Architect end-to-end sessions that use Gen AI to clarify objectives, complete pre-work, agendas, and method tailored to business needs.
Guide development of AI Innovation Agents to support flows for sessions.
Run the pipeline of facilitation demand—intake, scoping, scheduling, logistics, stakeholder management, and post-session follow-through.
Drive teams to crisp decisions and ensure clear ownership post-session.
Design and integrate research touchpoints with consumers, customers, and channel partners; synthesize insights into actionable frameworks.
Evolve Newell’s facilitation playbooks.
Develop and integrate AI Agent teams into innovation sessions and track performance.
Partner with Brand, Design, R&D, Consumer Insights, and Front End Innovation teams.
Establish and track session KPIs and iterate the operating model.
Produce high-quality outputs such as Gen AI concept imagery and video, rapid prototypes, written concept statements and roadmap proposals that travel well across the enterprise.
Model Newell values; create psychologically safe, inclusive spaces.

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Innovation Strategy, or related field (or equivalent experience).
7–10 years experience in innovation, design or adjacent roles with a heavy facilitation remit.
Demonstrated expertise planning and leading cross-functional workshops and design sprints
Strong command of human-centered design and problem-framing methods; able to select and sequence the right tools for the job.
Proven track record converting workshop outputs into funded projects or measurable business impact.
Exceptional verbal and visual storytelling; comfortable simplifying complexity and influencing senior stakeholders.
Proficiency with digital collaboration and creation tools (Miro/ Figma/Adobe CC etc).
Advocacy and expertise with Gen AI creative tools (Midjourney, Vizcom, Chat GPT etc).
Strong documentation discipline.
Able to travel at least once per quarter
Experience in consumer products, CPG, or durable goods a plus.
Master’s degree (Design Strategy, MBA, Innovation) a plus.

Senior Design Ideation Facilitator

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