Interwood Mobel is seeking a creative and detail-oriented professional to contribute to furniture product development. The ideal candidate will be involved in material selection, prototyping, and transforming market trends and design concepts into functional, high-quality furniture products. This role requires collaboration with multiple teams to ensure that new products meet design accuracy, functionality, and quality standards while supporting showroom displays and interior detailing.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop combinations of materials, finishes, colors, and hardware for new furniture products and showroom displays.
- Coordinate product sampling, prototyping, and development activities with Production, Supply Chain Management (SCM), and external vendors.
- Assist in planning showroom displays, including kitchen and wardrobe layouts, as well as interior detailing.
- Explore and evaluate material sourcing opportunities, including boards, finishes, hardware, accessories, and mechanisms.
- Review prototypes and production samples to ensure they meet design specifications and quality standards.
- Maintain New Product Development (NPD) documentation, including product specifications, technical drawings, and development timelines.
- Conduct market research and competitor benchmarking to identify emerging trends, innovative materials, and functional design solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Product Design, Furniture Design, or a related field.
- 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in furniture design, product development, interior detailing, or a similar area.
- Strong knowledge of furniture materials, finishes, colors, hardware, accessories, and mechanisms.
- Proficiency in design software and the ability to create and interpret technical drawings.
- Understanding of furniture manufacturing processes and product specifications.
- Ability to effectively coordinate with Production teams, SCM, and external vendors.
- Strong skills in market research, trend analysis, and competitor benchmarking.
- Excellent planning, communication, problem-solving abilities, and keen attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience specifically related to furniture materials, finishes, hardware, prototyping, and product development is highly preferred.
- Benefits include medical insurance and provident fund contributions.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where creativity and precision are valued. The successful candidate will play a key role in bringing innovative furniture designs from concept to reality while ensuring alignment with market demands and quality expectations.