Head Of Design Jobs in Arkansas
Head Of Design jobs in Arkansas are open across El Dorado and other Arkansas metros, with employers like LANXESS hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Highlights
- Lead maintenance and reliability efforts for three facilities and a brine field in Union County, Arkansas, managing a multi-million-dollar maintenance budget.
- Oversee MRO storerooms with multi-million-dollar inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and cost efficiency.
- Direct technical decisions and knowledge sharing for specialized equipment in bromine and bromine-derivative production, ensuring operational excellence.
- Collaborate with the project management group to allocate capital spend effectively for equipment upgrades and facility improvements.
- Review and enhance mechanical integrity processes to maintain compliance and safety across all sites.
- Drive a culture of safety, ensuring daily work practices meet the highest standards.
- Coach and mentor supervisors, fostering a high-performing maintenance team.
- Provide technical guidance for major equipment repairs and approve cost-effective solutions.
- Maintain a visible presence in plants and maintenance shops, engaging with teams daily.
- Plan and execute annual turnarounds, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.
Experience and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
- 10+ years of experience managing maintenance teams in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment
- Proven leadership experience, including mentoring supervisors and driving team performance (e.g., leading teams of 10+).
- Advanced proficiency in SAP for maintenance planning and inventory management.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and expertise in material compatibility for chemical processing equipment.
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and vendor contracts.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a track record of building cross-functional relationships.
Location El Dorado Central
Employee Type Regular
Who we are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
Be part of it!
What we offer you
- Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
- Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join the LANXESS team!
Job Highlights
- Lead maintenance and reliability efforts for three facilities and a brine field in Union County, Arkansas, managing a multi-million-dollar maintenance budget.
- Oversee MRO storerooms with multi-million-dollar inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and cost efficiency.
- Direct technical decisions and knowledge sharing for specialized equipment in bromine and bromine-derivative production, ensuring operational excellence.
- Collaborate with the project management group to allocate capital spend effectively for equipment upgrades and facility improvements.
- Review and enhance mechanical integrity processes to maintain compliance and safety across all sites.
- Drive a culture of safety, ensuring daily work practices meet the highest standards.
- Coach and mentor supervisors, fostering a high-performing maintenance team.
- Provide technical guidance for major equipment repairs and approve cost-effective solutions.
- Maintain a visible presence in plants and maintenance shops, engaging with teams daily.
- Plan and execute annual turnarounds, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.
Experience and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
- 10+ years of experience managing maintenance teams in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment
- Proven leadership experience, including mentoring supervisors and driving team performance (e.g., leading teams of 10+).
- Advanced proficiency in SAP for maintenance planning and inventory management.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and expertise in material compatibility for chemical processing equipment.
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and vendor contracts.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a track record of building cross-functional relationships.
Location El Dorado Central
Employee Type Regular
Who we are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
Be part of it!
What we offer you
- Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
- Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join the LANXESS team!
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Who's Hiring
- LANXESS6
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials6
What Arkansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of design jobs across Arkansas.
- 8 or more years of design experience with at least 3 in a leadership role
- Proven experience managing and growing a team of designers
- Strong command of Figma and prototyping and design system tooling
- Demonstrated ability to align design strategy with product and business goals
- Experience partnering cross-functionally with product management and engineering
- Portfolio showing end-to-end product or brand design work at significant scale
Head Of Design Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How many head of design jobs are there in Arkansas?
There are 6+ head of design openings in Arkansas on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in El Dorado. New positions post regularly as employers across Arkansas hire.
How much do head of designs make in Arkansas?
Head of designs in Arkansas earn a median of about $71,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $52,990 for the lowest 10% to over $130,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Arkansas cities have the most head of design jobs?
El Dorado have the most head of design openings in Arkansas right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire head of designs in Arkansas?
Employers hiring head of designs in Arkansas include LANXESS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote head of design jobs in Arkansas?
Yes. About 0% of head of design openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Arkansas metros.
How do I apply for head of design jobs in Arkansas?
You can apply to head of design jobs in Arkansas directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Arkansas location, then apply to each one that fits.
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