Design Manager - Product & Lifestyle

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Function: Design - Product & Lifestyle
Contract: Full time - Permanent

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working

Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley's history.

Purpose of the Role
Join the Product Lifestyle and Design Team as the Design Manager - Product & Lifestyle where you'll be responsible for creating design proposals and managing design projects to deliver outstanding projects for all products beyond the vehicle.

Whilst supporting live projects, you will also have the opportunity to experiment with tools and processes to enhance product delivery for physical and virtual properties on all Bentley projects.

This role offers an exciting opportunity at a pivotal time in Bentley's history to undertake a senior role within a forward thinking design team, playing an integral part in developing the company's future brand vision. Your main responsibilities include;

• Delivering Innovative design projects on time and within budget
• Support and present in design reviews
• Support and develop design strategies within Product & Lifestyle
• Deliver next level Design proposals feasibly and on time
• Working cross functionally with internal and external partners

About the Team
The Lifestyle Design team at Bentley are located within the Design Studio and are responsible for delivering projects beyond the car including Products, Architecture, Brand Collaborations and Experiential design. This team has a large bandwidth of projects, working with internal Bentley departments and external partners and agencies. This team have regular reviews with the Design Director to deliver short lead-time projects on time and to Bentley design values. You will report to the Lifestyle Design Team manager to assist in leading this agile team.

About you - Skills and Experience

You will have a good understanding of a variety of design disciplines as required including Product Design, Interior Design, CMF and Furniture Design. A commitment to building positive relationships with other functions and demonstrate behaviours in line with the Bentley People Framework. You will demonstrate;

• Design understanding across various disciplines
• Management experience and ability to guide and develop designers
• A proven understanding of relevant design software, CAD packages and presentation techniques
• Ability to communicate and present design proposals and ideas across the company in different forums and at all levels
• Strategic thinking and planning of workloads

Please can we request that you submit a portfolio of your relevant Design work, (a .pdf file max 10 pages), when you make your application, to include: examples of Ideation, Creativity, Production, Modelling & Design projects.

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid working options
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme - you put in 6% we put in 10%
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio
• Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving

The Bentley Campus
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym.

#BelongingAtBentley
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Beyond100+
Announced in 2020, Bentley's ground-breaking Beyond100+ strategy targets sustainable luxury mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business. Building on over two decades of forward-thinking, join us as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future.

Closing date: 28 February 2025

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