Senior Furniture Prototyping & R&D Lead

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Coricraft, part of The Foschini Group, is seeking a senior Furniture Design Professional to lead new product development from concept to prototyping in a design-led environment in South Africa.

You will oversee technical development, documentation, and team workshop management, collaborating across functions to deliver craft-led, sustainable pieces.

Candidates should have 7-10 years in prototyping and a degree in furniture/design, with CAD skills and a passion for storytelling through design.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Furniture design, industrial design, product engineering or related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in furniture prototyping, R&D or technical development, preferably in a high-end or design-led environment.
• Strong understanding of traditional and modern furniture construction techniques and sewing techniques.
• Proficiency in CAD software.
• Familiarity with production processes.
• Knowledge of sustainability and circular design principles is advantageous.
• Strong problem solving, organizational and communication skills.
• Passion for craftsmanship, innovation, and storytelling through design.

Responsibilities

• New Product Development & Prototyping
• Research & Innovation
• Technical development & documentation
• Team Leadership & Workshop oversight
• Cross Functional collaboration

Skills

Strong problem solving

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Passion for craftsmanship

Education

Degree or diploma in Furniture design, industrial design, product engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Familiarity with production processes

Job description

Coricraft, part of The Foschini Group, is seeking a senior Furniture Design Professional to lead new product development from concept to prototyping in a design-led environment in South Africa.

You will oversee technical development, documentation, and team workshop management, collaborating across functions to deliver craft-led, sustainable pieces.

Candidates should have 7-10 years in prototyping and a degree in furniture/design, with CAD skills and a passion for storytelling through design.