Product Development Designer

Creative Closets; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist in Riyadh. The role involves designing new products and innovative showroom concepts while ensuring alignment with industry trends and company standards. Responsibilities include conducting design research, collaborating on product development, and redesigning existing showrooms. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Interior Design, relevant certifications, and at least 2 years of experience, as well as fluency in Arabic and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in Arabic and English languages.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design studies on new interior product concepts.
• Collaborate with the team to develop innovative and aesthetically pleasing products.
• Create detailed design specifications and construction documents.
• Redesign showrooms to enhance visual appeal and branding.

Skills

Interior design research

AutoCAD

SketchUp

SolidWorks

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Bilingual (Arabic & English)

Education

Bachelor’s in Interior Design

IMOS; AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max and SolidWorks Certifications

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist | Talent Development | CIPD L5

The Product Development Designer is responsible for designing new product through in-depth research; and developing showroom design concepts with new construction, renovation and furnishing.

Responsibilities

New Products Development

• Research and conduct interior design studies staying abreast of new concept designs, interior design techniques and trends.
• Work closely with Product Development Team Leader and Manager in conceptualizing and developing new products with an emphasis on innovation, aesthetics and value proposition.
• Develop furniture design and produce high-quality work that meets customer needs, market trends and align with the company's strategic objectives.
• Develop design concepts and criteria, including furniture layouts and finishing specifications.
• Conduct research for interior products and provide colour scheme & contrast recommendations, finishing, and material selection.
• Prepare construction specification and detailed requisitions for materials and furniture.
• Set design requirements based on information received from internal teams.
• Follow design principles such as ergonomics, functionality, and aesthetics during the process of new product development.
• Collaborate with sales and operations/production to understand their needs and requirements and incorporate their feedback into the product development process.
• Engage in programming, space planning & analysis, and preparation of construction documents in 2D and 3D.
• Showcase expertise in creating complex sketches, 2D and 3D drawings and illustrations for new product catalogue.
• Demonstrate expertise in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and SolidWorks to create detailed and accurate product designs that can be used for manufacturing.
• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and other design standards.
• Consider material properties and its impact while taking design decisions related to material properties.
• Identify new product improvement opportunities and share recommendations with the Product Development Team Leader and Manager.
• Analyse new product suitability to market needs and consumer preferences.
• Work closely with general contractors through all phases.

Design Test & Validation

• Test and evaluate product design to ensure quality and usability.
• Conduct design reviews and refine designs based on the feedback.
• Collaborate with relevant department to arrange for hardware and seek approval create prototypes/samples to quickly test and iterate on designs.
• Maintain internal as well as industry standards and regulations to ensure products meet quality and safety requirements.

Showrooms Redesigning

• Create innovative and new schematic designs for Creative Closets new showrooms as well as refurbishing of current showrooms.
• Create effective floor plans and spatial arrangements for furniture showrooms.
• Try and test lighting and colour schemes to create a visually appealing showroom design.
• Experiment with various fixtures and hardware to create effective displays and product placement designs.
• Maintain Creative Closets innovative image and ensure adherence to company standards and best practices.
• Work in line with company’s branding principles and review how these can be incorporated into the showroom design.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Interior Design

Professional Certifications

IMOS; AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max and SolidWorks Certifications

Experience in Similar Capacity

Min. 2 years

Fluent in Arabic & English languages

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Product Management and Design

Industries

• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing