Job Summary

The person in this position is responsible for developing kitchen, wardrobes and furniture designs to match global trends and customer taste, taking in consideration the design for manufacturability (DFM). In addition, the individual in this position will be responsible for supervising kitchen and wardrobes designs served to Tahboub Home customers.

Responsibilities

• To be informed about design trends and developments

• studying, researching and planning various styles of furniture design

• finding ways to improve furniture items already manufactured

• keeping informed about design trends and developments

• selecting suitable materials, which might include wood, metal, plastic and textiles

• discussing designs with clients for custom ordering or with manufacturers

• generating sample designs using computer-aided design (CAD), card models, sketches or hard prototypes

• using software packages such as Autocad, 2020 Design, Imos and Photoshop

• preparing detailed final designs

• liaising with craftsmen or production department staff, such as production managers, marketing staff and design engineers, about the process of construction or manufacture;

• evaluating issues such as pricing and fixing costs, fashion, purchasing, safety, materials and manufacturing methods and techniques

• using various tools to complete projects from raw materials to finished furniture items

• organizing plans and schedules with respect to the availability of resources

• Attending workshops, seminars and training on various types of manufacturing and furniture design.

Duties

• Develop design and Sales Guidelines for newly developed Design Trend

• Assure that drafted kitchen designs are Ergonomic and Functional

• Advise interior designers for electromechanical issues they will face in their designs

• Assure customer needs before handing it to the customers

• Advise interior designer about color matching

• Advise interior designers the

• Provide training for new interior designers

• Advise if custom made designs can be manufactured or not