Senior Industrial Designer – Furniture & Systems

Cohabs Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 62 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cohabs is seeking a Senior Industrial Product Development Designer to own the development of Cohabs’ physical product framework across our houses, turning operational needs into scalable and well-designed products and systems.

You’ll define guidelines, design furniture and materials, manage supplier networks, and ensure cost and quality targets are met while aligning with Cohabs’ brand goals. Starting ASAP; full-time permanent position in Belgium-based offices.

Qualifications

• Degree in industrial design, furniture design, product development or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with hands-on supplier, production and logistics exposure.
• Ability to design systems from operational needs to cost, sourcing and deployment.
• Strong eye for design prioritising function, usability, durability and scalability.
• Autonomous, hands-on and capable of ownership in a fast-moving scale-up.
• Fluent in French and comfortable working in English.

Responsabilités

• Define and evolve Cohabs’ physical product framework, including guidelines, technical specifications and product catalog.
• Design and select furniture, fixtures, materials and systems, balancing design, functionality, durability, maintenance and cost.
• Own product topics end to end, turning operational needs and field feedback into scalable solutions from design to production and rollout.
• Build and manage a supplier network, negotiating pricing, production and logistics in collaboration with Procurement.
• Translate product decisions into clear technical documentation for Project and Property teams, and support maintenance and replacement.
• Track product costs and ensure solutions remain within budget.
• Monitor new materials, suppliers and manufacturing processes to improve Cohabs’ offering.
• Collaborate with the VP Product to align the physical product roadmap with operational and brand goals.

Connaissances

End-to-end product design

Supplier management

Production & logistics

Materials & manufacturing knowledge

Autonomy and ownership

Formation

Industrial design

Furniture design

Product development

Outils

Supplier coordination

Budget tracking

Description du poste

At Cohabs, we are building more than just shared homes - we are creating vibrant communities where people can live, connect, and thrive.

As our Senior Industrial Product Development Designer, you will own the development of Cohabs’ physical product framework across our houses, turning operational needs into practical, scalable and well-designed products and systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Define and evolve Cohabs’ physical product framework, including guidelines, technical specifications and product catalog.
• Design and select furniture, fixtures, materials and systems, balancing design, functionality, durability, maintenance and cost.
• Own product topics end to end, turning operational needs and field feedback into scalable solutions - from design and supplier selection to production, logistics and deployment. For example, you could take a recurring issue such as the trash bin system, redesign the solution, validate its cost, source the right supplier and manage its production and rollout.
• Build and manage a supplier network, negotiating pricing, production and logistics in collaboration with Procurement.
• Translate product decisions into clear technical documentation for Project and Property teams, and support them with the maintenance and replacement of installed products.
• Track product costs and ensure solutions remain within budget.
• Monitor new materials, suppliers and manufacturing processes to continuously improve Cohabs’ physical product offering.
• Factor quality and sustainability into product and supplier decisions.
• Collaborate with the VP Product to align the physical product roadmap with Cohabs’ operational and brand goals.

What we’re looking for:

• You have 5+ years of relevant experience, with a degree in industrial design, furniture design, product development or equivalent.
• You have hands‑on experience with suppliers, production and logistics, ideally across furniture, fixtures or physical products.
• You naturally think end-to-end, from functional requirements and design to cost, sourcing, production and deployment.
• You have a strong eye for design while prioritising function, usability, durability, maintenance and scalability.
• You are comfortable designing systems before objects, starting from operational needs and constraints.
• You have solid knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and quality control.
• You are autonomous, hands‑on and comfortable taking ownership in a fast‑moving scale‑up environment.
• You have strong supplier negotiation and communication skills.
• You speak French and are comfortable working in English.

If you’re excited about designing practical, scalable products that improve how our houses work, we’d love to hear from you!

• Starting date: ASAP
• Salary range to expect: from 62k to 70k annual gross
• Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Company description

Cohabs was founded in 2016 with one mission: rethinking shared living by creating spaces designed for unforgettable moments.

In 2026, we proudly celebrate 10 years of turning that vision into reality! A decade of growth, community, and countless memories.

From our first home in Brussels, we’ve expanded to New York, Paris, Madrid, Luxembourg, London, Milan, Washington DC, and Marseille.

Looking ahead, our ambition is to reach 12,500 beds across 11 markets and multiple urban living product lines by 2030. Here’s to the next decade of unforgettable moments!