Design Project Manager in San Francisco, California at Heath Ceramics

About Heath

Heath Ceramics is a California company making dinnerware and architectural tiles of good and enduring design for 75 years. We are design-led, with the mission of creating products of beauty and integrity, while designing, manufacturing, and running our business in a way that's better for society and our planet. Our products are designed, manufactured, and sold in our two California factories and five showrooms, ensuring accountability in our process, from beginning to end. As a Certified B Corp, we maintain high standards of social responsibility, environmental performance, and transparency. We believe in the benefits of local manufacturing and support a community of people committed to and inspired by the process of designing, making, and sharing. We believe in pay equity, full health and welfare benefits, and a place for meaningful work.

Position Summary

Heath Ceramics is seeking a Design Project Manager to join our team. This is a highly cross-functional role, working closely with Product Development, Manufacturing, Creative, Operations, and Sales teams to drive projects from concept through launch.

We’re looking for an experienced collaborator who can build alignment across diverse stakeholders and keep projects moving forward with clarity and momentum.

Responsibilities

• Product Development
  Manage the physical product design and development processes for concurrent projects, including managing overall timelines, proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks during testing, and leading weekly team check ins
• Launch Readiness
  Partner closely with our marketing and web teams to bring our products, partnerships, and stories to life for our customers, ensuring clarity across teams for a successful and compelling launch
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration
  Lead special projects in close collaboration with Manufacturing & Warehouse, Operations, Sales, and other Creative teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution
• Process Improvement
  Continuously optimize end-to-end team processes and workflows to enhance efficiency, scalability, and agility across all areas of operations in partnership with the Creative Ops team
• Team Culture
• Support a collaborative studio environment by coordinating team off-sites, facilitating team rituals, and contributing to a positive and inclusive team experience
• Design Culture
• Champion a high standard of design excellence by integrating design thinking across projects and encouraging cross-functional appreciation for quality

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
• 5-7+ years experience in project and program management, ideally with a focus on physical product development
• Experience with or interest in various project management methodologies
• An alignment to Heath’s values of sustainability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and preservation of craft
• Exceptional attention to detail, and the capacity to develop an understanding of when to pursue perfection and when good is good enough
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects at different sizes and durations simultaneously
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Passion for process, innovation, and design

Technology/Software skills:

• Experience with Asana and Google Suite or similar tools is a must
• Experience with Figma preferred

Work Environment/ Hours / Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt position, typically Monday through Friday. The Heath team is distributed across California, with offices in Sausalito and San Francisco. While we welcome remote work, time together each week in person is valuable and important. This role is expected to work at least two days onsite in our San Francisco and Sausalito offices. The salary range for this position is $118,000 - $125,000 annually, based on experience.

Benefits

We are committed to your health and well-being. Heath offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes a choice of medical plans, dental, vision, acupuncture and chiropractic, as well as life insurance. An annual 401(k) contribution that grows with job tenure. We offer a generous time-off allocation and a great discount on all Heath Ceramics products.

Proud Equal Opportunity Employer

At Heath, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate it, we support it. Heath is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce at all job levels. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

How to Apply (example, please include link to portfolio)

If you would like to be considered for this position apply through this application form. Thank you for your interest!