Head of Product Development & Innovation (Furniture)

Client of ArchiBat HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai seeks a Head of Product Development & Innovation to drive product strategy and innovation in furniture design. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in the industry, with a strong portfolio and leadership background. This role emphasizes market fit and manufacturability, ensuring new products meet market demands while leading scalability efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years in furniture design and product development.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in product development.

Responsibilities

• Focus on high-level product strategy and market fit.
• Lead scalability efforts and manufacturing considerations.
• Drive product concepts based on competitive research.

Skills

Product Development

Market Alignment

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Product Design

Industrial Design

Job description

Head of Product Development & Innovation (Furniture)

• The Head of Product Development & Innovation will focus on high-level product strategy, market alignment, and innovation. This includes driving product concepts based on competitive research, client feedback, and long-term goals.
• The Head of Product Development & Innovation will emphasize market fit, innovation, and manufacturability to ensure new products are viable for production and meet market demands.

Industrialization & Scalability vs. Custom Project Delivery:

• The Head of Product Development & Innovation will lead scalability efforts and manufacturing considerations, working closely with industrialization teams to prepare products for broader production.

Required profile
Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 15 years in furniture design and product development, ideally in a large European or British furniture manufacturing company, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Education: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• Product Development Expertise: Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in product development, including familiarity with materials, production processes, and sustainability practices.

Position is to be based in Dubai.

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