Technical Kitchen Designer

ABYAT; Al Ahsa Governorate; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ABYAT, the largest retail store in the Middle East, is seeking a Product Development Specialist to bridge the gap between production and commercial teams. This full-time role involves transforming market insights into innovative products, managing the development process from ideation to final production, while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product development, preferably in retail or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in home improvement or furnishing industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze market trends to identify product opportunities.
• Collaborate with manufacturer teams to guide products through development stages.
• Ensure product alignment with design, quality, and cost standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Engineering, Business

Tools

Product development tools and software

Job description

Join the Team at ABYAT - Your Gateway to Retail Excellence!

About us

Are you ready to be part of the largest retail store in the Middle East ABYAT, spanning an impressive 22,000 square meters and offering over 22,000 products, is your one-stop destination for all things home improvement and more. From elegant tiles and captivating wallpapers to state-of-the-art lighting solutions and stylish kitchen fixtures, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse array of top-quality products under one roof.

Established locally with a vision for excellence, ABYAT has been setting benchmarks since its inception in September 2005. With an unwavering focus on our customers, we've crafted an experience that revolves around their needs, from our meticulously designed store layouts to our unparalleled service offerings.

Expanding beyond our roots in Kuwait, ABYAT is now making waves in Saudi Arabia and setting our sights on Qatar and the UAE. As we continue to grow, we're seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic team and contribute to our journey of success.

Position: Product Development Specialist [Kitchens]

Location: Dammam – Saudi Arabia

Type: Full-time

Role:

The Product Development Specialist will act as the critical link between Abyat’s production, sourcing, and commercial teams. This role is responsible for transforming market insights into innovative, commercially viable products while ensuring alignment with Abyat’s quality, design, and cost standards. The specialist will lead the end-to-end product development process, ensuring seamless execution from ideation to final production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze market trends to identify opportunities for new products or improvements.
• Translate market needs into clear, actionable product briefs with complete technical specifications.
• Collaborate closely with Abyat’s manufacturer teams to guide products through all development stages — from concept, design, prototyping to final production.
• Ensure all products meet Abyat’s standards for quality, comfort, design, and cost-efficiency.
• Align product timelines with business needs and coordinate across internal and external stakeholders to meet development milestones.
• Coordinate with sourcing and supply chain teams to ensure feasibility and cost targets are met.
• Support testing, sampling, and evaluation to ensure products meet performance expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in product development, preferably in a retail or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle, manufacturing processes, and sourcing.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a good sense of design, functionality, and market relevance.
• Experience in home improvement or furnishing industry is a plus.
• Proficiency in product development tools and software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders under tight deadlines.