Design Manager – Furniture
Salary
£55,000 per annum
Hours
40 hours per week
Location
London
Closing Date
05 November 2025
Position Type
Full Time
Advert expires on
05 November 2025
Main Duties
Join a market-leading international manufacturer of premium banquet, meeting and conference furniture supplied to 4 and 5 star hotels worldwide. Exporting to more than 50 countries, this company blends craftsmanship with innovation to deliver outstanding design and quality.
They’re seeking a talented Design Manager to lead their creative team and drive the next generation of product design.
The Role
Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll oversee a small Design Team, managing projects from concept through to production and launch. You’ll shape the product portfolio, identify future design opportunities, and ensure all designs meet the highest standards of style and functionality.
You’ll also collaborate with Sales, Production and Marketing to bring ideas to life-supporting bespoke client requests, developing marketing materials, and maintaining product accuracy across all channels.
Skills and Experience Required
Personal Specification
About You
- Substantial industry design experience, ideally in contract furniture
- Skilled in AutoCAD and Inventor
- Strong grasp of manufacturing processes
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Confident communicator and team leader
Why Join?
Be part of a respected global brand known for design excellence. You’ll have the freedom to influence product strategy, lead a skilled team, and see your designs showcased in some of the world’s most prestigious venues. It is a fully on-site based role. Salary around £55k plus commission, 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a company pension.
Disability Confident Employer
We can confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1-3) who can welcome a wide-range of disabled applicants within our level of training.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.