Manager - Furniture Design

We are looking for a Design Manager who has actually executed projects, not just designed them on paper.

This role is for someone who has led end-to-end interior projects from wall paneling to loose furniture (FF&E) and understands how design decisions translate into manufacturing, CNC production, timelines, and site realities.

If your experience stops at concept decks or mood boards, this role is not for you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end interior design projects across:

Wall paneling & architectural detailing

Built-in furniture

Loose furniture / FF&E

Own the entire design lifecycle:

Client brief concept detailing production site execution handover

Translate design intent into production-ready drawings and specifications

Work closely with:

CNC teams

Factory production

Vendors & site teams

Think design + manufacturing together, not in silos

Review and approve shop drawings, prototypes, mockups, and samples

Ensure design feasibility, cost control, and execution accuracy

Maintain design quality while respecting manufacturing constraints and timelines

Guide junior designers with practical, execution-first thinking

Mandatory Experience & Skills (Non-Negotiable)

10+ years of professional experience in interior design / furniture design

Proven track record of executed projects, not just conceptual work

Hands-on experience with:

Wall paneling systems

Custom furniture

Loose furniture / FF&E packages

Strong design thinking + production thinking

CNC exposure is mandatory:

Ability to think in terms of CNC constraints, tooling, joinery, tolerances

Experience working with CNC-manufactured furniture or components

Deep understanding of:

Materials, finishes, hardware

Joinery logic

Cost vs design trade-offs

Ability to bridge the gap between design studio, factory floor, and site

Preferred Background

Experience working with:

Furniture factories

Design-build firms

High-end residential / hospitality / commercial interiors

Prior exposure to manufacturing-led or factory-integrated design environments

Comfortable taking ownership and accountability, not just coordination

What This Role Is NOT

Not a pure concept designer role

Not a styling-only or dcor-only position

Not suitable for candidates without execution and production exposure

What We're Looking For

Someone who:

Thinks like a designer

Decides like a manufacturer

Executes like a project owner

If you have spent the last decade actually building what you design, we want to speak to you.