Head of Product Development & Innovation (Furniture)

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Head of Product Development & Innovation (Furniture)

Responsibilities:

• The Head of Product Development & Innovation will focus on high-level product strategy, market alignment, and innovation. This includes driving product concepts based on competitive research, client feedback, and long-term goals.
• The Head of Product Development & Innovation will emphasize market fit, innovation, and manufacturability to ensure new products are viable for production and meet market demands.

• The Head of Product Development & Innovation will lead scalability efforts and manufacturing considerations, working closely with industrialization teams to prepare products for broader production.

Required profile

• Experience: Minimum of 15 years in furniture design and product development, ideally in a large European or British furniture manufacturing company, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• Product Development Expertise: Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in product development, including familiarity with materials, production processes, and sustainability practices.