Product Designer

Furniture Creations by UCD | Bhaktti Sabhlok; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on innovative design projects

Creative and collaborative work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Furniture Creations by UCD | Bhaktti Sabhlok is seeking a highly creative Product Designer to lead the design and development of premium furniture and lifestyle products. The ideal candidate should possess a strong design sensibility, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and market trends.

This role requires ownership from concept development through production while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a proven track record of successful product launches and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of professional experience in furniture, product, or industrial design.
• Proven portfolio demonstrating successful product launches and manufacturing execution.
• Experience with premium, luxury, or contemporary furniture and home décor brands preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of furniture and lifestyle products from concept to production.
• Generate high‑quality 3D models, renderings, presentations, and design visualizations.
• Collaborate closely with founders, craftsmen, and manufacturers to ensure product quality.
• Oversee product development timelines and ensure timely launches.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for innovation.

Skills

Technical Drawing Preparation

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Furniture construction understanding

Sketching and visualization abilities

Project management skills

Communication and leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Furniture Design or related field

Job description

Utopia Choice Design is seeking a highly creative and experienced Product Designer to lead the design and development of premium furniture, home décor, and lifestyle products. The ideal candidate will possess a strong design sensibility, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and market trends. This role requires ownership of projects from concept development through production while mentoring junior designers and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of furniture, homeware, and lifestyle products from concept to final production.
• Create innovative, functional, and aesthetically compelling designs aligned with the brand vision and market positioning.
• Develop detailed technical drawings, manufacturing specifications, prototypes, and production documentation.
• Generate high‑quality 3D models, renderings, presentations, and design visualizations.
• Collaborate closely with founders, craftsmen, vendors, manufacturers, and sourcing partners to ensure design feasibility and product quality.
• Research emerging trends, materials, finishes, sustainability practices, and consumer preferences.
• Oversee product development timelines, milestones, and execution to ensure timely launches.
• Lead prototype reviews, testing, and design refinements to optimize functionality, ergonomics, and production efficiency.
• Support custom furniture and collaborative client projects with tailored design solutions.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for product innovation and differentiation.
• Ensure products comply with quality standards, manufacturing requirements, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Furniture Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Interior Design, or a related field.
• 5–8+ years of professional experience in furniture, product, or industrial design.
• Proven portfolio demonstrating successful product launches, furniture design projects, and manufacturing execution.
• Experience working with premium, luxury, or contemporary furniture and home décor brands is preferred.

Required Technical Skills & Software

• Technical Drawing Preparation
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Strong understanding of furniture construction, joinery techniques, materials, finishes, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of wood, metal, upholstery, stone, glass, and composite materials.
• Excellent sketching, conceptualization, and visualization abilities.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to balance creativity, functionality, cost, and manufacturability.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on innovative and premium design projects.
• Creative and collaborative work environment.
• Exposure to end‑to‑end product development and manufacturing.
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities within a growing design brand.