Upholstery Product Developer

Overview

Develop and refine upholstery prototypes, source materials, and oversee production.

Key Responsibilities

• upholstery production
• product innovation
• supplier liaison
• material testing
• prototype development
• design collaboration

Tasks

As an Upholstery Product Developer, you’ll bring creative ideas to life - turning concepts into high-quality, commercially viable products. Collaborating with international design studios and working hands-on in the workshop, you’ll play a key role in every stage of development, from prototype to production. -Carry out upholstery work in the workshop when needed. -Continuously improve existing product ranges and explore new opportunities for innovation. -Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to ensure projects run smoothly from sampling through to production. -Source, test, and evaluate upholstery materials, foams, and finishes that meet design and sustainability goals. -Develop and refine prototypes, testing comfort, ergonomics, and durability.

Requirements

• upholstery
• pattern cutting
• problem solving
• communication
• solidworks
• autocad

What You Bring

-Proven experience in upholstery and pattern cutting. -Strong knowledge of upholstery construction, foams, textiles and frames. -Practical problem-solver with a hands-on, can-do attitude. -Excellent communication and organisational skills. -Technical drawing or CAD skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) desirable.

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Benefits

-Company pension contribution. -Salary between £30,000 - £32,000, with room to grow. -The opportunity to collaborate with international design studios on innovative, sustainable furniture projects. -25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

About Careers In Design (Recruitment) Ltd

-The firm offers a truly personalized service to the creative design sectors. -Its expertise guides candidates on career trajectories while helping clients define exact skill sets and cultural fits. -Day-to-day work spans roles in kitchen and space planning, interior and lighting design, CAD technical positions, and more. -Working across sectors from product to furniture to lighting, the agency supports both junior and director-level placements. -Every resume and client brief is reviewed manually to craft a bespoke recruitment strategy.

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