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Apply now!\nLearn more: jti.com\nRRP Product Design Manager\nThe RRP Product Design Manager creates, develops and evolves distinctive products, accessories, packaging, and Color, Material and Finish solutions across the Reduced-Risk Products portfolio. The position translates consumer needs, emerging technologies, and complex hardware architectures into intuitive, refined, and industrially credible experiences while strengthening the organization’s in-house product design capability.\nPosition:\nAs the RRP Product Design Manager, you will:\nLead the design stream of assigned cross-functional programs, translating consumer insights and business priorities into distinctive concepts and industrially credible solutions\nCoordinate internal and external design resources, including colleagues, agencies, model makers, and suppliers, to create meaningful consumer value and a coherent design vision\nApply systems thinking and Jobs-to-be-Done approaches to strengthen problem framing, decision-making, and opportunity identification\nLead design activities throughout New Product Development, from early exploration and detailed design through industrialization and mass production\nIdentify and resolve complex design issues, anticipate downstream risks, and work with partner functions to balance quality, cost, and timing\nStrengthen the in-house design culture through mentoring, design methodologies, and the sharing of knowledge and best practices\nMonitor global design trends, emerging technologies, and competitor systems to contribute to future design directions and portfolio evolution\nRequirements:\nMaster’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Design Engineering, Human-Centered Design, Engineering, Innovation, or a related discipline\nAdvanced degree in Design Leadership, Innovation Management, Business Administration, or an equivalent discipline is considered an asset\nAt least 10 years of experience in product design, industrial design, innovation, product development, or a related discipline\nProven experience delivering consumer-facing products and experiences from concept through industrialization and mass production\nExperience working in multicultural, cross-functional, and matrix organizations\nExperience collaborating with research and development, commercialization, and product management functions\nStrong expertise in concept generation, detailed design, prototyping, visualization, mechanical and electronic integration, ergonomics, packaging, and Color, Material and Finish\nStrong strategic thinking and the ability to translate consumer insights, business priorities, and technology opportunities into clear design directions\nAbility to balance consumer desirability, technical feasibility, and business viability\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills\nAbility to guide agencies, model makers, suppliers, and other external resources through clear briefs and constructive design challenges\nHigh attention to detail and commitment to quality, delivery timelines, and program milestones\nFluent written and spoken English, with additional languages considered an asset\nCuriosity about emerging technologies and artificial intelligence-enabled design tools \nWhat to expect:\nYou can expect a senior, hands-on design position with responsibility across the complete product development process, from early exploration through industrialization and mass production. The role offers close collaboration with innovation, research and development, brand, commercialization, product management, agencies, and suppliers, together with the opportunity to shape future design directions, address complex product challenges, mentor colleagues, and strengthen the visibility and impact of product design across the organization.\nAre you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!\nNext Steps:\nAfter applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.\nAt JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 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