Job Description (JD) Design & Development Manager

Position Details

Job Title : Design & Development Manager

Department : Design & Product Development

Reporting To : Director / CEO

Experience : RequiredMinimum 10 to 12 Years

QualificationBachelors / Masters Degree in Interior Design, Product

Design, Furniture Design, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering,

Industrial Design, or related fieldEmployment TypeFull-TimeIndustry

Preference : Manufacturing / Furniture / Interior Fit-Out / Engineering / Product Development

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and cutting-edge Design & Development Manager to lead the complete product and design development lifecycle from concept to production. The role involves managing design teams, developing production-ready solutions, driving innovation, improving product functionality, coordinating cross-functional execution, and ensuring commercially viable and manufacturable outputs aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities (KRAs)

1.



Lead end-to-end product design and development activities from concept to final production release.
2. Manage and supervise the design team to ensure timely delivery of design outputs and project milestones.
3. Develop innovative, cost-effective, and production-feasible product solutions.
4. Review and approve conceptual designs, technical drawings, prototypes, and final design documentation.
5. Coordinate with production, procurement, quality, sales, and project teams for seamless execution.
6. Establish design standards, SOPs, and development processes across projects.
7. Drive new product development (NPD), product enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
8. Ensure preparation and approval of working drawings, production drawings, BOQs, and technical specifications.
9. Conduct design feasibility reviews considering manufacturing capability, installation, and cost optimization.
10. Lead prototype development, testing, validation, and final product approvals.
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