(Fashion Retail Background) Styling Appearance Strategy Product Manager

<p> <style type="text/css"> </style> <strong>About the Company</strong><br /> <br /> The company in question is a technology enterprise committed to producing excellent products with design-driven values, focusing on smart devices and intelligent services. They prioritize continuous learning, user orientation, team spirit, and a core value called "Benfen". With a robust Research & Development network in several cities, they concentrate on advanced consumer technology, including 5G, AI, industrial design, and photography. Headquartered in Dongguan, China, they boast a smart manufacturing network with a substantial annual production capacity, serving a global customer base and operating in numerous countries and regions.</p> <p> <style type="text/css"> </style> </p> <p>As a Consumer Electronics Styling Appearance Strategy Product Manager, you will spearhead the research, development, and execution of design strategies for our smartphone range. This role demands a keen eye for design trends and an innovative mindset to enhance the user experience through the visual and tactile aspects of our products.</p> <h3>Responsibilities:</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Research and Analysis</strong>: Conduct market and consumer research to identify current trends and future directions in smartphone aesthetics, including colors, materials, and textures.</li> <li><strong>Design Strategy Development</strong>: Develop comprehensive design strategies that align with brand vision and market demands, focusing on modularity, case quality, color schemes, and overall form factor.</li> <li><strong>Collaboration</strong>: Work closely with design, engineering, and marketing teams to ensure the design strategy complements both technological advancements and marketing strategies.</li> <li><strong>Product Development Oversight</strong>: Oversee the design process from concept to final execution, ensuring that all products meet our high standards for aesthetic and functional design.</li> <li><strong>Supplier Coordination</strong>: Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure materials and end products align with our specifications and quality standards.</li> <li><strong>Innovation Leadership</strong>: Stay ahead of industry innovations to continuously improve and redefine our product design standards.</li> <li><strong>Packaging Design</strong>: Extend the design strategy to product packaging, ensuring a consistent and engaging unboxing experience.</li> </ul> <p> <style type="text/css"> </style> <strong>Job Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Design, Art, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years' experience in product management, design, or a related field in the fashion, retail, or consumer electronics industries.</li> <li>Proven track record of successful product launches that emphasize design and aesthetics.</li> <li>Strong understanding of materials, ergonomics, color theory, and consumer psychology.</li> <li>Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.</li> <li>Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</li> </ul>