Vice-President, Design

The Mission of the Vice-President, Design & Product Development at Cozey 

We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Vice President of Design & Product Development to lead the next chapter of Cozey's innovation. Reporting to Frédéric Aubé, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, this leader will own the end-to-end design and product development process, ensuring Cozey continues to deliver thoughtfully designed, high-quality, and customer-loved products. 
 

The VP will shape the product roadmap, build and lead a world-class design team, and drive a culture of creativity, efficiency, and continuous improvement. This is a rare opportunity to help define the future of furniture design and make Cozey a global leader in accessible, design-driven home solutions. 

This position is based in Montreal, with relocation support available. 

What  You'll  Be Doing  

• Build and lead a best-in-class product development and design organization, fostering creativity, collaboration, and excellence. 
• Maintain deep expertise in the furniture category, consumer behavior, and design trends to ensure Cozey remains at the forefront of innovation. 
• Drive all aspects of product development, ensuring products meet Cozey's standards for innovation, quality, and customer value. 
• Establish efficient systems and processes to reduce time-to-market while maintaining design integrity and accuracy. 
• Optimize product cost and complexity through thoughtful SKU standardization and operational efficiency. 
• Champion innovation to deliver on-trend, smart, and affordable furniture that balances emotional appeal with everyday functionality. 
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement through rigorous product testing, iteration, and feedback loops to ensure every product meets performance, durability, and customer satisfaction goals. 
• Develop and execute a clear patent and IP strategy that protects Cozey's designs and strengthens its competitive edge. 
• Define and track key product metrics related to quality, customer satisfaction, and market performance. 
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across marketing, operations, supply chain, and customer experience to align on product priorities. 

We'd  Love to Hear from You If You Have  

• 12–15+ years of leadership in product design, development, or innovation, ideally in premium, design-driven consumer or furniture brands. 
• Proven experience building and scaling world-class product development and design teams. 
• A track record of bringing innovative, customer-loved products to market.
• Strong operational acumen in managing cost, complexity, and standardization without compromising design quality. 
• Experience leading cross-functional collaboration between design, operations, supply chain, and marketing. 
• A deep understanding of design processes, material innovation, and manufacturing principles. 
• Demonstrated success in IP strategy, patent development, and competitive product positioning. 
• An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. 
• A passion for design, innovation, and building the next great furniture brand. 

You'll  Be Successful in This Role When  

• Cozey's product portfolio continues to set new standards for style, quality, and innovation by delivering meaningful value to customers in their daily lives. 
• Time-to-market decreases while product quality, consistency, and profitability rise. 
• The design and product development team operates as a world-class, high-performing unit that blends creative excellence with operational discipline. 
• Cozey's patent portfolio strengthens its market position and protects key innovations that combine emotional and functional impact. 
• Customers describe Cozey products as beautiful, smart, inspiring, and easy, a reflection of our mission to empower possibilities through design. 
• The organization feels aligned, energized, and driven by a shared commitment to making exceptional design accessible and effortless. 

We Care About You  

• You will receive a competitive salary, access to stock options, along with a comprehensive benefits package. 
• Endless opportunities for personal and professional growth in a fast-growing, design-led company. 
• A generous PTO policy that allows you the time you need to recharge. 
• A role where your leadership and ideas directly shape Cozey's growth and product evolution. 
• A collaborative culture where everyone is welcomed, heard, and valued and where excellence is the daily standard. 

Please note that we may use AI-powered tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as application screening and interview coordination. These tools help us focus our time where it matters most: getting to know candidates. All hiring decisions are made by people, and we're committed to a fair and inclusive process.