Product Design Manager

The Furniture Practice Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance enrichment

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee social events

Private healthcare

Menopause-friendly policies

Bike to Work program

Snacks & breaks

Job summary

The Furniture Practice Ltd is seeking a Product Design Manager in London. You will lead high-end furniture projects, manage joinery fabrication, and guide design from concept through production with strong client interaction.

You will drive technical drawings, visuals, and presentations, while collaborating with supply chain and consultancy teams to deliver exceptional results. A proactive, trend-aware, environmentally focused designer will thrive.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience on large-scale furniture projects.
• Knowledge of joinery fabrication and sector requirements.
• Knowledge of furniture manufacturing processes.
• Awareness of product and design trends.
• Commitment to TFP values and environmental considerations.
• Drive to improve processes and see tasks through.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality digital and technical product drawings and sign off manufacturer drawings.
• Engage with supply chain to produce technical drawings for TFP.
• Identify and prevent fabrication/design issues at development phase.
• Produce rendered visualisations for apartments and amenity spaces.
• Create and deliver presentations adhering to design standards.
• Advise consultancy team on product selection.
• Collaborate on tenders/RFPs and create design content.
• Attend key project meetings and drive design elements.
• Lead client meetings in offices or on site.
• Communicate clearly with clients throughout the project.
• Visit, assess and monitor factory performance and product reviews.
• Stay accountable for personal training needs.
• Provide technical support for other design roles.
• Assist in finishes meetings and mock-ups.
• Be part of the pitch team for new work.
• Attend industry trade shows and design events.

Skills

Experience: large-scale furniture

Joinery fabrication know-how

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Design trends awareness

TFP Code values

Environmentally conscious

Process improvement

Tools

Rhino 3D

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

V-Ray

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Excel

PowerPoint

Freehand sketching

SolidWorks

Job description

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 willembrace 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.