Manager Design

Interwood Mobel; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture design company in Pakistan seeks a Design Manager to lead the overall design function, focusing on innovative design strategy, project delivery, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have 15–18 years of experience in design leadership, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and proficiency in CAD and 3D design software. Competitive benefits include medical insurance and a provident fund.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Provident Fund

EOBI

Paid Leaves

Easy loan & advance facility

Qualifications

• 15–18 years of progressive experience in design leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead product design processes from concept to completion.
• Demonstrated experience with international design standards and furniture design principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Design and R&D divisions.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality project delivery.
• Formulate and implement a design strategy aligned with market trends.

Skills

Leadership

Innovation

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CAM software

IMOS software

3D design software

Job description

The Manager Design is responsible for leading the overall design function by driving creative strategy, ensuring timely, high-quality project delivery, and fostering innovation across design, R&D, and order tracking operations. The role focuses on aligning design initiatives with business objectives, optimizing resources, and maintaining high standards of aesthetics, functionality, and brand consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Design and R&D divisions, cultivating an environment that values creativity, precision, and innovation.
• Lead, guide, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and researchers to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Formulate and implement a forward‑looking design strategy aligned with market trends, consumer insights, and brand positioning.
• Direct the end‑to‑end design process for new product lines and furniture collections, utilizing IMOS software for enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and digital optimization.
• Champion R&D initiatives to explore and integrate advanced materials, technologies, and production methodologies, elevating product performance and sustainability.
• Administer the departmental budget with fiscal prudence, ensuring optimal utilization of financial and human resources.
• Monitor global design innovations and industry developments to maintain a competitive and contemporary product portfolio.
• Partner cross‑functionally with marketing, sales, and production teams to ensure seamless product conceptualization, development, and market launch.
• Enforce rigorous design standards and compliance protocols, safeguarding consistency with brand identity, corporate guidelines, and regulatory norms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Materials, or a related discipline) from a HEC recognized institution.
• 15–18 years of progressive experience in design leadership roles, preferably within engineering, manufacturing, or construction industries.
• Proven ability to lead both primary and secondary product design processes from concept to completion.
• Demonstrated experience working with international design and engineering standards.
• Strong understanding of furniture design principles, wood joinery, and related manufacturing processes (considered an added advantage).
• Proficient in CAD, CAM, and 3D design software with hands‑on experience in design modeling and simulation.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Provident Fund
• EOBI
• Paid Leaves
• Easy loan & advance facility