Job Description

The Director of Architectural Product Development is responsible for the development and execution of NOWN’s new architectural products, systems, marketing, and compliance collateral. 
This is a design and engineering driven position, coupled with finance, manufacturing, and strategy. 
  
The ideal candidate is nothing less than dynamic. They must possess strong design sensibilities, be rational and mechanical, abstract and creative, while also having an understanding of the architectural industry (and simultaneously rejecting it). 
They want to make great design happen, but they also need to understand that great design also meets sustainability criteria and work within standard EN norms. 
  
Hands-on is not preferred, but required. Good designers also know how to build good design, and candidates are expected to have experience with CNC fabrication and manufacturing, 3D-Printing, and have a basic foundation in electrical integrations. 
  
NOWN’s Director of Architectural Product Development is chiefly tasked with designing and developing new products and systems, developing the marketing and compliance collateral necessary for taking it to market, and to prepare new products for mass production or mass customization. 
  
Experience: 3-10 years in Product Development (physical) or Architecture.

Responsibilities

Skills

The tools that you'll use: Rhino, Grasshopper, Fusion 360, Solidworks, Claude Code, Codex, Laser Cutter, Pressbrake, CNC Mill, 3-D Printing, Flat-Knitting.

Requirements

Must-Haves: Must have portfolio. Must be willing to work 40 hours/week at our HQ in Amsterdam. Must have experience successfully taking products to market. Must have the ability to read, speak, and write with art and precision. Finger on the pulse: a must

Benefits and Perks

· Competitive salary based on experience
· Professional development and endless room for growth
· Holiday allowance of 8%
· Self-managed PTO scheme

About us

NOWN designs and manufactures architectural products and systems for high-profile projects around the world. We're a small team that builds our own software to run the factory floor, take the busywork out of our day, and do right by our clients.

You'll work close to the product, see what you build actually ship, and never do the same thing two weeks running. If that sounds good, please proceed.