Design Development Manager - Luxury Appliance Brand (Los Angeles, CA)

Jun 1

Company Overview

This company has been designing products since the early 20th century and has grown into a global brand with offerings available in over 50 countries.

The best innovators don’t just understand technology — they understand people. This team designs technology that enriches and improves everyday life. By challenging conventional appliance design, their groundbreaking technologies have reshaped the way we live.

The Role

At the heart of this company are the people who design innovative technologies that transform the everyday into something extraordinary. The business has been built by creating moments of delight for those who use its products.

The Design Development Manager (DDM) team is dedicated to fostering long-term relationships with leading specifiers, designers, and architects across the country. In this role, you’ll focus specifically on building connections within the Los Angeles design community and report directly to the U.S. Director of Design Engagement.

*This is a newly reimagined position — design-led rather than sales-driven — with the goal of establishing lasting partnerships with top-tier architects and designers in the LA area. In this role, your deep passion for design and strong ties within LA’s architectural and interior design circles will be key to your success.

To view this job and apply, click here.

In The Role, You Will

Be deeply passionate about design and well-connected within Los Angeles’ architectural and interior design communities.
Develop strategic partnerships and influence design outcomes through a design-led approach.
Serve as a subject matter expert within the specifier, design, and architecture (SDA) community by engaging with key players—kitchen and bathroom designers, interior designers, and architects—and understanding the cultural and environmental contexts they work within.
Initiate, develop, and attend targeted networking events at brand-owned experience spaces to strengthen existing relationships and create new opportunities across product and service lines.
Represent the brand’s value proposition consistently across all key design touchpoints.
Plan and execute a local design development strategy aligned with global brand goals and growth objectives.
Provide regular updates on key relationships and insights to both local and global stakeholders.
Collaborate with design professionals to bring shared visions to life through high-impact case studies.

You Have

5+ years of experience in architecture, interior design, or a related luxury design product environment.
A strong understanding of design principles and a refined eye for quality and craftsmanship.
A background in Marketing, Business, Architecture, or Interior Design is preferred. Professional certifications (AKBD, CKD, LEED AP) are a plus.
Experience working directly with architects and interior/kitchen designers.
A proven ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships internally and externally.
Strong technical and creative skills, including the ability to read floor plans/elevations and advise on spatial planning, appliance placement, and contemporary design trends.
Excellent project management capabilities and communication skills—both written and verbal.

Our Benefits at a Glance

In addition to providing competitive medical, dental vision, life, and disability insurance, we offer:

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Generous employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Pet-friendly perks
20 days of paid vacation starting in year one, plus 12 paid holidays annually
Paid parental leave: 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 2 weeks for partners, and flexible return-to-work options
Wellness perks: weekly wellness breaks, meditation app subscription, no-meeting Fridays, personalized health support
Ongoing leadership and professional development opportunities
Exclusive employee discounts
Role-specific performance bonus

Salary

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 – $120,000, depending on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions.

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Location

Los Angeles, CA