We are seeking an experienced Manager Product Design Department to lead the design and development of products including furniture lighting and other tangible product lines. This role combines creative vision hands-on design leadership and technical expertise overseeing the full product lifecycle from concept through production and market launch.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead manage and mentor the Product Design Department
- Define and implement the overall product design strategy aligned with brand identity and business goals
- Develop original product concepts design directions mood boards and material palettes
- Oversee concept development prototyping material selection and production-ready designs
- Ensure all designs meet functional aesthetic ergonomic sustainability and cost requirements
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing procurement and marketing teams
- Review and confirm design proposals technical drawings and specifications
- Manage multiple design projects timelines and departmental resources
- Stay current with trends in furniture lighting materials and manufacturing technologies
- Coordinate and oversee product photoshoots including preparation of samples styling direction and collaboration with photographers and marketing teams to ensure high-quality professional imagery
- Lead and manage all product and collection launch events taking responsibility for:
Exhibition and booth design concepts
Spatial layout display systems and visitor experience Coordination of all visual elements materials and finishes Supervision of on-site setup installation and final execution to ensure alignment with brand and design vision
Requirements
Requirements
- Proven experience in industrial or physical product design
- Strong portfolio demonstrating furniture lighting or other physical product designs
- Solid understanding of materials manufacturing processes and production constraints
- Experience with prototyping testing and supplier/manufacturer coordination
- Strong leadership communication and project management skills
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Industrial Design Product Design Furniture Design or a related field
- Minimum 6 years of professional experience in product design with team leadership experience
Tools & Skills (Preferred)
- Proficiency in CAD and design software ( AutoCAD keyshot and adobe programs)
- Experience with prototyping and production documentation
- Knowledge of sustainable materials and manufacturing processes.