Upholstery Product Developer

Blueberry Resourcing; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary manufacturer of commercial furniture in Northampton is seeking an Upholstery Product Developer to shape products that balance creativity and cost. You'll work alongside design studios and the Product Development Manager, developing prototypes and testing materials while gaining invaluable experience in a sustainable environment. This position offers a competitive salary, career progression, and a commitment to eco-friendly practices within the industry.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company contributory pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in upholstery and pattern cutting; commercial furniture experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of upholstery construction, foams, textiles, and frames.
• Good communication skills for working with teams, suppliers, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of new upholstered products from concept to production.
• Collaborate with design studios to ensure products are viable.
• Develop prototypes and evaluate comfort and ergonomics.

Skills

Upholstery and pattern cutting

Knowledge of upholstery construction

Good communication skills

Job description

Upholstery Product Developer

Northampton

£32,000 - £35,000 + benefits

Take your upholstery skills from workshop to boardroom and shape products used by businesses across the globe. With a clear path to Product Development Manager, you’ll evolve your technical know-how and gain the commercial experience that gets you promoted.

You’ll work directly with international design studios, learning how to balance creativity, comfort and cost. Every prototype you develop, every material you test, and every challenge you solve will build your expertise in a way that’s respected across the industry.

Enjoy 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a company contributory pension, and the chance to work for a business that puts sustainability at the heart of what it does. You’ll see how modern, eco-friendly commercial furniture is designed and built, giving you a unique edge.

What you’ll do

Working with the Product Development Manager, you’ll support the creation of new upholstered products from concept to production. You’ll collaborate with international design studios to turn creative ideas into technically and commercially viable products.

Developing prototypes, evaluating comfort and ergonomics and resolving construction challenges will sharpen your problem-solving skills. You’ll also source and test materials, foams and finishes, ensuring they meet design intent and sustainability goals.

On occasion, you’ll carry out some upholstery in the workshop, keeping your hands‑on skills sharp. You’ll produce and maintain detailed product specifications and technical documentation, giving you experience in the commercial side of product development.

What you’ll need

• Proven experience in upholstery and pattern cutting (commercial furniture experience is a plus)
• Strong knowledge of upholstery construction, foams, textiles and frames
• Good communication skills, as you’ll be working with internal teams, suppliers and manufacturing partners

About the company

They’re a contemporary manufacturer of commercial furniture, working with office furniture resellers, design and build consultants, architects and specifiers. A firm believer and follower of sustainability, they’re investing in new, eco‑friendly solutions.

And they’re not just investing in products, they’re also investing in people. With a track record of career progression for product design and development staff, you’ll be joining a team where growth is supported and expected.