Design Manager — Roles & Responsibilities

For a modular furniture manufacturing/project workplace, the Design Manager focuses on converting client requirements into functional, manufacturable, cost-effective, and installation-ready furniture designs.
Design Development
Understand client requirements, space planning, functionality, aesthetics, and budget.
Develop modular furniture concepts, layouts, elevations, and detailed designs.
Standardize modules, dimensions, hardware, materials, and finishes.
Ensure designs are practical for manufacturing, transportation, and installation.
Develop customized solutions where standard modules are not suitable.
Technical Design
Prepare and review detailed furniture drawings and specifications.
Define materials, board thicknesses, edge bands, hardware, fittings, finishes, and accessories.
Ensure designs meet applicable quality and performance requirements.
Check tolerances, clearances, ergonomics, load requirements, and interfaces with building services.
Develop design details for kitchens, wardrobes,



workstations, storage, reception areas, loose furniture, etc.
Design-to-Manufacturing Coordination
Coordinate closely with production, CNC, engineering, procurement, and quality teams.
Ensure designs are manufacturing-friendly and optimized for production.
Resolve issues related to cutting, drilling, edge-banding, assembly, and hardware installation.
Minimize unnecessary customization and production complexity.
Develop and maintain standard modular components.
Value Engineering
Optimize material consumption and production methods.
Identify prospects to reduce cost without compromising functionality or appearance.
Standardize components and hardware wherever practical.
Compare alternative materials, fittings, and construction methods.
Support costing and quotation teams with accurate design information.
Design Team Management
Lead furniture designers, CAD operators,

📌 Design Manager Wardha
🏢 A-GLOBIA CREATIONS
📍 Wardha