Product Design Manager

ABOUT THE JOB

A Product Design Manager is highly skilled in product and joinery design, with strong communication, delegation and an in-depth working knowledge of the furniture industry and manufacturing processes. You should look for potential opportunities for in-house design development, expanded supply chain and ensure the production of accurate work. You are enthusiastic about joining the TFP journey and making the role your own.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce high-quality digital and technical product drawings as well as checking and signing off manufacturer drawings for production
• Engage with supply chain to produce technical drawings on TFPs behalf
• Identify and prevent fabrication/design issues at development phase
• Produce rendered visualisations for apartments and amenity spaces
• Create and deliver presentations adhering to company design standards
• Assist and advise the consultancy team on product selection
• Collaborate on tenders/RFPs and create design content
• Attend key project meetings and drive design element of the project
• Confidently and independently run a client meeting in their offices or on site
• Communicate clearly and confidently with clients throughout the project
• Visit, assess and monitor factory performance and product reviews
• Stay accountable for own training needs and identify areas of further training
• Provide technical support for other design roles in the department
• Assist in finishes meetings and mock-ups
• Be part of the pitch team for new work
• Attend industry trade shows and design events

ABOUT YOU

• You have a minimum of  3 years experience of large scale furniture projects
• You have knowledge of joinery fabrication and sector requirements
• You have knowledge of furniture and joinery manufacturing processes
• You have an awareness of product and design trends
• You will embrace the TFP Code (TFP’s values)
• You are motivated to make environmentally conscious decisions in everything you do
• You are able to come up with improvements to our processes and show drive to complete what you start

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

• Rhino 3D (AutoCad & Vectorworks to help support Interior if needed)
• Vray
• Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Excel and PowerPoint
• Free-hand sketching (advantage but not a must)
• Solidworks

WHAT WE OFFER

• Friendly, sociable open-plan office environment
• Enhanced holiday allowance in line with length of service (1 day added per year up to 5 years)
• Workplace pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee social events throughout the year
• Private healthcare plan
• Menstruation and Menopause friendly
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Monthly 'take-in' lunches
• Kitchen stocked with snacks, fruit & breakfast items
• Clubs and committees
• Dog friendly office

The Furniture Practice celebrates diversity in all aspects of our business. We are committed to equal opportunities for all and do not discriminate against anyone based on age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, religion or belief, pregnancy or maternity.