Manuel Saez

Experience

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  Humanscale

  Jan 1379 - Jan 1386

  Design Director

  Global ergonomic office furniture design and manufacturing leader.Joined Humanscale as their first in-house designer, driving the company’s evolution into a leader in ergonomic, sustainable office furniture. My role included managing the design and product development team (Research, Design, Engineering) to launch over 20 groundbreaking products, contributing to the company's significant revenue growth and establishing a strong market presence.➜ Team Leadership & Growth Strategy: Developed the design team and led cross-functional efforts to innovate in sustainable, user-centered products.➜ Market-Driven Innovation: Oversaw product development and market positioning efforts, fostering a tenfold revenue increase by launching high-demand products.➜ Customer-Centric Design & Product Research: Conducted usability testing and design research to ensure products met ergonomic and aesthetic standards, reinforcing Humanscale’s brand reputation.➜ Process Optimization: Implemented streamlined design workflows and prototyping techniques, reducing product development time and enhancing efficiency across design and manufacturing teams. نمایش موارد کمتر

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  Manuel saez & partners

  Jan 1386 - Jan 1394

  Design Director - Founder

  Industrial design consultancy specializing in product development for leading brands.As the founder and design lead of MS&P, I built a premier industrial design consultancy, working with renowned brands like Crate & Barrel, CB2, Club Quarter Hotels, Herman Miller, and others to bring over 50 successful products to market. With a strong foundation in design thinking, manufacturing, and market strategy, MS&P became a trusted partner for delivering high-quality, user-centered design solutions.➜ Strategic Consulting and Brand Building: Advised on product positioning and go-to-market strategies, building a brand centered on environmental responsibility and operational excellence.➜ Product Development & Launches: Led the end-to-end design process for products that combined functionality, aesthetics, and commercial success.➜ Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs met client expectations and technical requirements.➜ Strategic Vision: Established a product roadmap and brand vision aligned with client needs, positioning MS&P as a forward-thinking, results-driven studio. نمایش موارد کمتر

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  Beyond

  Jan 1394 - Jan 1401

  Head of Product, Innovation & Design - Founder (Exited)

  Micromobility startup offering subscription-based electric vehicles and IoT solutions.As the Head of Product & Design, I led Beyond’s pioneering journey as the first micromobility subscription service in the U.S., with a focus on sustainability, customer experience, and operational excellence. Spearheaded the design and deployment of eco-friendly vehicles and IoT devices, helping to create an innovative subscription model rooted in customer loyalty and reduced environmental impact.➜ Sustainable Product Innovation: Designed and launched vehicles and IoT hardware, reducing operational emissions by 15x compared to typical fleet operators.➜ Customer Retention Strategy: Developed software solutions that boosted retention from 2 to 6.8 months, demonstrating the impact of customer-centric design and experience.➜ Operational Efficiency: Established streamlined processes for vehicle operations, generating over 70% gross margins and optimizing systems for scalability and sustainability.➜ Pioneered Subscription Model: Created the first subscription model for micromobility, combining sustainability with customer-focused innovation, establishing Beyond as an industry leader. نمایش موارد کمتر

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  The Design Practice

  Dec 1402 - now

  Founder