Designer

Sunon Furniture; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 870,019 - 1,218,026; Full time

Job summary

Sunon Furniture is seeking an experienced leader for their R&D team in Ciudad de México. The role involves managing product design and innovation efforts, ensuring the excellence of design aesthetics, and conducting structural research to enhance functionality. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in industrial design, a deep understanding of CMF applications, and proven leadership skills. Fluency in both Spanish and English is required to facilitate collaboration with international teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial or product design, preferably in office furniture.
• Deep understanding of CMF application and prototyping skills.
• Proven experience in team leadership and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the R&D team in product design and innovation.
• Oversee the design process for excellence in aesthetics and market relevance.
• Conduct research and experiments to enhance product functionality.
• Collaborate with various departments to align product development.
• Communicate effectively in both Spanish and English.

Skills

Industrial design

Product design

CMF application

Team management

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage the R&D team in industrial and product design, driving innovation and developing high‑quality, market‑responsive products.
2. Oversee the design process to ensure excellence in form, proportion, and aesthetics; apply CMF expertise for visual appeal and market relevance.
3. Conduct structural research and experiments to enhance functionality and performance; develop and test prototypes with strong hands‑on skills and attention to detail.
4. Collaborate with marketing, production, and engineering to align product development with company goals; mentor the R&D team to foster innovation.
5. Communicate effectively in both Spanish and English for clear collaboration and reporting with international teams.

Requirements

1. 5+ years of experience in industrial or product design (office furniture design preferred); strong ability to assess product form, proportion, and aesthetics.
2. Deep understanding and experience in CMF application; passion for structural research and prototyping with excellent hands‑on skills.
3. Proven team management and leadership experience with strong team‑building abilities.