Design Manager - Furniture

Careers In Design (Recruitment) Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Design Manager to oversee a creative team responsible for product design. In this role, you will manage projects from concept to production, collaborate with various departments, and ensure designs meet high standards. You'll enjoy a salary around £55k plus commission, annual leave, and a pension plan. This on-site position offers the chance to influence product strategy and showcase your designs globally.

Benefits

Salary of c£55k plus commission

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension

Qualifications

• 4+ years of design experience, ideally in contract furniture.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a small Design Team and manage projects from concept to launch.
• Shape the product portfolio and identify design opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, and Marketing on client requests.

Skills

AutoCAD

Inventor

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Join a market-leading international manufacturer of premium banquet, meeting and conference furniture supplied to 4 and 5 star hotels worldwide. Exporting to more than 50 countries, this company blends craftsmanship with innovation to deliver outstanding design and quality.

Due to retirement, they’re seeking a talented Design Manager to lead their creative team and drive the next generation of product design.

The Role

Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll oversee a small Design Team, managing projects from concept through to production and launch. You’ll shape the product portfolio, identify future design opportunities, and ensure all designs meet the highest standards of style and functionality.

You’ll also collaborate with Sales, Production and Marketing to bring ideas to life-supporting bespoke client requests, developing marketing materials, and maintaining product accuracy across all channels.

About You

• 4+ years’ design experience, ideally in contract furniture
• Skilled in AutoCAD and Inventor
• Strong grasp of manufacturing processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator and team leader

Why Join?

Be part of a respected global brand known for design excellence. You’ll have the freedom to influence product strategy, lead a skilled team, and see your designs showcased in some of the world’s most prestigious venues. It is an on-site based role and they are offering a salary of c£55k plus commission, 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a company pension.