Upholstery Developer

Why join us

Because NaughtOne dont make furniture for your home you probably dont know us. But LinkedIn Google and Adobe do because they all have our designs in their workplaces.

The NaughtOne team are just as unique as the furniture we create and if you come to work with us youll be joining a global business with a Yorkshire spirit. We have colleagues all over the world because the world is our customer but our personality reflects our home: down-to-earth friendly and honest.

Weve received numerous accolades including The Queens Award for Enterprise for International Trade and that makes us proud. Weve always cared deeply about sustainability and were always looking for ways to do more and have a stronger impact. We dont do it because its good for business we do it because its the right thing.

If any of that makes you curious good because curious people thrive at NaughtOne. Perhaps youll be thriving at NaughtOne soon.

Upholstery Developer

Purpose

The Upholstery Developer plays a critical role in transforming creative upholstery designs into precise production-ready technical patterns. Working closely with the Upholstery Development Manager and cross-functional teams this position ensures new products are accurately developed digitised and handed over to manufacturing for efficient high-quality production.

Responsibilities / Key Deliverables

• Translate design briefs and technical specifications into accurate prototypes through cutting sewing and upholstery techniques.
• Develop and digitize production-ready patterns including grading and technical details (notches seam allowances pile direction) using Accumark.
• Participate in product reviews responding quickly to feedback and implementing modifications.
• Create optimised fabric markers to maximize material efficiency.
• Train and support production teams on new developments; contribute to SOP documentation.
• Provide pattern expertise to Continuous Improvement and Quality teams.
• Collaborate with localisation teams to ensure smooth handover of new developments to 3rd party suppliers.
• Enhance pattern and material knowledge within the Upholstery Development team.

Core Competencies

• 35 years experience in pattern development ideally gained in upholstery automotive trim or fashion / tailoring.
• Proven ability to cut and sew woven fabrics leather and vinyl materials.
• Strong interpretation skills from design to pattern with an eye for scale and proportion.
• Proficient in digitizing patterns and using Accumark along with MS Office tools.
• Confident in supporting production teams through new product launches and post-handover adjustments.
• Exceptional attention to detail problem-solving ability and clear communication skills.
• Collaborative and open to constructive feedback; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects independently and deliver to tight deadlines.

Dimension of role

Reporting to the Upholstery Development Manager with time split between the NaughtOne production factory and the Head Office this role is pivotal in introducing new upholstered designs into production. It requires close collaboration with Engineering Product Development and Production teams to ensure seamless integration of new products into manufacturing processes.

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Who We Hire

At NaughtOne we believe in keeping things simple. So simply put we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities we are committed to equal opportunity employment. We honour and celebrate peoples individuality diversity and this inclusive environment we thrive together creating endless opportunities for us all to shine. Here you can bring your whole self to work.

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