Operations Manager/Designer

Archipelago Design Ventures Inc; Pasig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Archipelago Design Ventures Inc in Manila is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of our furniture customization and design business, ensuring projects are planned, designed, coordinated, produced, and delivered to client requirements and timelines.

The role combines design coordination with production oversight, client consultations, and process improvement across design, customization, and execution, while supporting showroom initiatives and proposals.

Qualifications

• Experience managing design coordination and production processes.
• Strong client communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the furniture customization business.
• Lead and coordinate custom furniture design projects from concept to completion.
• Develop and review creative furniture concepts, designs, and material selections.
• Coordinate with designers, production teams, suppliers, installers, and clients.
• Review design drawings, specifications, dimensions, materials, and finishes.
• Ensure designs are production-ready and meet quality standards.
• Monitor project timelines, costs, quality, and delivery schedules.
• Handle client consultations and translate requirements into customized solutions.
• Coordinate with production regarding design feasibility and modifications.
• Develop and improve processes for design, customization, production, and project execution.
• Support business development through showroom displays and customized proposals.
• Ensure that all projects meet company quality standards and client expectations.

Job description

This title reflects that the person manages day-to-day operations, custom furniture projects, design coordination, production, clients, and creative/design development.

Sample Job Description

Position: Operations Manager – Furniture Customization & Design

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the overall operations of the furniture customization and design business, while leading the creative and design aspects of custom furniture projects. The role ensures that projects are properly planned, designed, coordinated, produced, and delivered according to client requirements, quality standards, and agreed timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the furniture customization business.
• Lead and coordinate custom furniture design projects from concept to completion.
• Develop and review creative furniture concepts, designs, and material selections.
• Coordinate with designers, production teams, suppliers, installers, and clients.
• Review design drawings, specifications, dimensions, materials, and finishes.
• Ensure designs are practical, functional, aesthetically appealing, and production-ready.
• Monitor project timelines, costs, quality, and delivery schedules.
• Handle client consultations and translate client requirements into customized furniture solutions.
• Coordinate with production regarding design feasibility and modifications.
• Monitor project progress and resolve operational or design-related issues.
• Develop and improve processes for design, customization, production, and project execution.Support business development through creative concepts, showroom displays, and customized furniture proposals.
• Ensure that all projects meet company quality standards and client expectations.