Job description
Archibat Asia is looking for a Product Development Manager for a creative international furniture brand,
Work Location: Shanghai Jiading
Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Working with a team of top international designer to develop our furniture/lighting collection and other lifestyle products;
- Being responsible for the product development process; working with our on-sight production team and external suppliers
- Involved in product development process which includes solid wood, board material, metal and plastic components
- Based on the designer’s intent, produce shop drawings for production of prototypes
- Explore construction and material options to improve production and cost, whilst also adding value to product
- Keeping final manufacture in mind with regards to jigs and tooling that may be required for hand-over to production team
- Being able to problem solve with a critical approach. Open to exploration and learning
- Other tasks assigned by the Company
Required profile
- Diploma degree or above with 1-3 years’ experience working in furniture/product design/development
- Furniture Design/ Product Design background is requested, however candidates with other relevant experience will be considered
- Strong Solid works (Or similar) skills are essential, experience using Illustrator and AutoCAD is also a plus
- Good command of English & Mandarin
- Highly organized, self-motivated, independent, team player, must be able to work under pressure
- Costing experience is a plus, but not required
Please send your application to a.li@archibat.com.