Furniture Design & Strategy Manager

Clay Today; Jasper, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical + Dental/Vision

401K Retirement

Flexible Vacation

Life Insurance

Job summary

JSI is seeking a Furniture Design & Strategy Manager to shape our product portfolio—designing furniture that connects people to their work, space, and one another. This role leads the development and execution of product strategy, uniting design, marketing, and product development to ensure every new product feels intentional, useful, and beautifully resolved.

You’ll collaborate across Marketing, Engineering, and Operations in a fast-paced environment, with occasional travel to dealer and A&D

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in interior, architecture, or industrial design.
• 5–10 years of experience in furniture design, product strategy or related role.
• Strong communication and collaboration across design, marketing, and product teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of product strategy for furniture portfolio.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Engineering, and Operations to launch products.
• Identify design opportunities from trends, research and customer feedback.
• Guide design direction from concept to implementation.

Skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Design principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or Industrial Design

Job description

Furniture Design & Strategy Manager

Location: 225 Clay St, Jasper, IN, 47546, United States Job Category: Furniture Design & Strategy Manager Employee Type: FT - Exempt

Description

JSI is seeking aFurniture Design & Strategy Managerto help shape the future of our product portfolio—designing furniture that connects people to their work, their space, and one another.

This role leads development and execution of product strategy, bringing together a strong design sensibility, an understanding of customer and market needs, and the ability to translate ideas into meaningful furniture solutions. You’ll connect Design, Marketing, and Product Development to ensure every new product feels intentional, useful, and beautifully resolved.

As an integral part of Marketing’s Product & Design Team, you’ll collaborate across the organization to drive a diverse range of product launch initiatives. You’ll seek and leverage design trends, market research, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for new product design, innovation, and improvement. From early concept through implementation, you’ll guide design direction and scope for new initiatives—working closely with the broader development team to ensure that each product reflects JSI’s design ethos and commercial goals.

Communication and collaboration are central to this role. You’ll partner closely with Marketing, Engineering, and Operations—balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Occasional travel will connect you with the dealer and A&D communities, design tradeshows, and showroom events to stay inspired and informed.

Our team culture is casual, creative, and collaborative, with flexibility as needed. We’re a growing organization with broad and rewarding opportunities to develop and thrive.

Requirements

Who You Are:

A designer with an interior or furniture design background, deeply attuned to how furniture shapes human experience. Naturally curious, empathetic, and optimistic—driven by the belief that there’s always a better way. Equally comfortable thinking strategically and working hands‑on in the details of proportion, form, and material. A strong communicator who can inspire, collaborate, and build alignment across creative and technical teams. A connector of people and ideas—able to translate insights into design solutions that feel both intentional and effortless.

Qualifications/Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or Industrial Design 5-10 years experience in furniture design, product strategy or related position

Summary

Summary: Come build your future and be part of helping create the most incredible spaces int he country, wherever work and life happen. Job Type: Full-Time Benefits: Major Medical + Dental/Vision, 401K Retirement, Flexible Vacation, Life Insurance Equal Opportunity Employer:We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment at company is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition or any other basis protected by law. It is our policy to comply with all applicable national,stateand local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.