Jesse Menayan
About Jesse Menayan
Jesse Menayan is the Head of Furniture Design at Branch, with over 15 years of experience in industrial design and team leadership. Previously, he held positions at Casper, McGuire Furniture, Coalesse, and World Centric, focusing on user-centered design and strategic collaboration.
Work at Branch
Jesse Menayan serves as the Head of Furniture Design at Branch, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on overseeing the design process for furniture products, ensuring that design intent is maintained throughout the product lifecycle. His responsibilities include collaborating with various business units to establish strategic visions and align stakeholders through effective communication. Menayan's experience in both startup and corporate environments contributes to his ability to enable viable business operations and foster a positive design culture.
Previous Experience at Casper
Prior to his current role, Jesse Menayan worked as the Design Director at Casper from 2015 to 2019. During his four years in San Francisco, he led design initiatives that contributed to the company's growth in the competitive sleep product market. His role involved overseeing the design process and ensuring that products met both aesthetic and functional requirements.
Background in Industrial Design
Jesse Menayan has over 15 years of experience in industrial design and team leadership. His career includes significant roles at various companies, where he has focused on launching products and services across both hard and soft good categories. His expertise encompasses a user-centered design approach, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to understand user behaviors and needs.
Career at McGuire Furniture and Coalesse
Menayan's career includes a tenure as Senior Designer at McGuire Furniture from 2007 to 2011, where he contributed to the design of high-quality furniture products. He then transitioned to Coalesse, serving as Principal Designer from 2011 to 2015. In these roles, he specialized in transforming concepts into brand-driven products, focusing on design direction and product development.
Role at World Centric
From 2020 to 2021, Jesse Menayan held the position of Director of Product Development at World Centric. In this role, he was responsible for leading product development initiatives, employing a user-centered design approach to uncover key user needs and behaviors. His work aimed to align product offerings with market demands while promoting sustainable practices.