Design Operations Lead

Apply by September 18th.

Join our team of creators and Problem solvers!

Curitiba-PR

At Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

About the role:

Designing outstanding experiences lies at the heart of everything we do. This is about creating innovative and desirable products that are seamlessly part of our consumers’ daily lives. From the quality of materials, fit, feel and finish to the thoughtfulness of use, we design products for all the senses, and the role we play ensures that every experience has that human connection. Great design creates outstanding consumer experiences and helps shape living for the better.

What you’ll do:

The Design Operations Lead drives the effectiveness and scalability of the design organization by connecting people, processes, tools, and culture. The role enables multidisciplinary design teams to work efficiently, collaborate effectively, and deliver high-quality outcomes across complex product portfolios. The role combines operational leadership with a strong understanding of design practice, ensuring that design capabilities, processes, and ways of working continuously evolve to meet the needs of the business. It requires the ability to understand design both from an organizational perspective and through direct experience delivering and leading design work.

In detail, you will:

- Define and continuously improve design processes, frameworks, tools, and ways of working.

- Support design leaders in building effective, scalable, and high-performing teams.

- Optimize team capacity, resource allocation, priorities, and project portfolios across design activities.

- Enable effective collaboration and integration across Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, CMF, UX/UI, and other design disciplines.

- Lead and develop design capabilities, fostering strong creative practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.

- Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that improve design effectiveness, quality, and organizational efficiency.

- Champion new technologies, AI, and emerging tools that can enhance creativity, productivity, collaboration, and design quality.

- Establish standards, best practices, and governance that improve consistency and efficiency without limiting creativity.

- Partner with stakeholders, and functions to integrate design effectively throughout the product development process.

- Lead a discipline and a team of creative designers, ensuring the discipline is effectively integrated into the broader product development and design process.

As part of the culture of continuous improvement, you will be involved in Lean Thinking projects and activities (EMS/EAI).

Who you are:

- You have a degree or higher-level qualification in a relevant design or engineer

- Experience in design, design management, or design operations, preferably within physical product organizations.

- Broad understanding of Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, CMF, UX/UI, and related design disciplines.

- Demonstrated experience leading design teams, developing creative capabilities, and delivering design outcomes.

- Strong understanding of design processes and how different design disciplines contribute to the end-to-end product development.

- Experience managing complex projects and working across multidisciplinary teams and functions.

- Strong understanding of team capacity, resource planning, prioritization, and organizational workflows.

- Demonstrated ability to improve processes, introduce new ways of working, and drive organizational change.

- Curiosity and passion for emerging technologies, AI, and new design tools, with the ability to identify and champion opportunities for meaningful application.

- Advanced English.

 Where you’ll be:

You will be based at the Guabirotuba plant in Curitiba. One of the focal points for all Latin American Electrolux operations, this plant is the base for over 3200 collaborators, all focused on transforming the way the world lives by shaping lives for the better with their work.

In order to create a culture of inclusion and care for everyone's wellbeing, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment (4x1);
• Profit share bonus;
• Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services;
• Family-friendly benefits such as extended paternity leave (4 weeks);
• Insurance policy plan;
• Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path.

 As part of Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.