Product Designer

Role Overview :
We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Furniture Product Designer to lead design innovation across residential and commercial product lines. The ideal candidate blends aesthetic excellence, functional design thinking, and material intelligence — with a deep understanding of modern lifestyles, manufacturing techniques, and sustainability. This role is central to shaping the next generation of LOFY products — from concept to showroom.

• Product Design & Innovation :
  Lead the design of new furniture collections — from sketches to 3D models and prototypes — based on emerging lifestyle trends and customer preferences.
• Material & Finish Strategy :
  Work closely with sourcing and production teams to select appropriate materials, finishes, and joinery techniques for durability, aesthetics, and cost-efficiency.
• Design Research :
  Conduct global benchmarking, trend analysis, and ergonomics research to drive innovation in product categories.
• Customer-Centric Approach :
  Translate user needs into thoughtful furniture experiences — blending comfort, form, function, and emotion.
• Prototyping & Sampling :
  Oversee prototyping with factory teams, ensuring first samples meet both design vision and production feasibility.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration :
  Partner with factory heads, marketing teams, and brand managers to align product designs with positioning and brand language.
• Showroom & Digital Alignment :
  Ensure designs translate effectively across physical displays and 3D/virtual representations (for ecommerce, Unreal Engine, AR/VR, etc.).
• Sustainable Design :
  Integrate sustainability principles across product life cycles — from raw material selection to modularity and recyclability.

• Design Expertise :
  Strong foundation in furniture ergonomics, joinery, modular design, and user lifestyle mapping.
• 3D Modeling :
  Proficiency in software such as Solid Works, Rhino, AutoCAD, or Fusion 360. Bonus: experience with rendering tools like Keyshot, Blender, or Unreal Engine.
• Trend Sensitivity :
  Eye for design trends in global and Indian contexts — from Japandi and Bauhaus to contemporary Indian minimalism.
• Material Mastery :
  In-depth knowledge of wood, laminates, veneers, metals, fabrics, and new-age composites.
• Technical Drawings :
  Ability to create detailed technical specifications and BOMs for production and QC teams.
• Manufacturing Knowledge :
  Practical understanding of CNC processes, carpentry, PU polishing, and modular production systems.
• Communication :
  Ability to clearly present concepts and rationale through mood boards, prototypes, and client walkthroughs.
• Design Thinking Mindset :
  Experience in human-centered design and iterative product development.

• Education :
  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Furniture Design, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, or related field from reputed institutes (e.g., NID, CEPT, MIT , JJ School).
• Experience : 8–10 years in furniture product design, with a portfolio showcasing successful launches across categories like sofas, beds, wardrobes, modular kitchens, office furniture, etc.
• Preferred :
  Prior experience in working with premium Indian or global furniture brands. Exposure to D2C, modular retail, or OEM settings is a plus.