Interior Designer

The Job Summary

The Product Development Designer is responsible for designing new product through in-depth research; and developing showroom design concepts with new construction, renovation and furnishing.

Responsibilities:

New Products Development

• Research and conduct interior design studies staying abreast of new concept designs, interior design techniques and trends.
• Work closely with Product Development Team Leader and Manager in conceptualizing and developing new products with an emphasis on innovation, aesthetics and value proposition.
• Develop furniture design and produce high-quality work that meets customer needs, market trends and align with the company's strategic objectives.
• Develop design concepts and criteria, including furniture layouts and finishing specifications.
• Conduct research for interior products and provide colour scheme & contrast recommendations, finishing, and material selection.
• Prepare construction specification and detailed requisitions for materials and furniture.
• Set design requirements based on information received from internal teams.
• Follow design principles such as ergonomics, functionality, and aesthetics during the process of new product development.
• Collaborate with sales and operations/production to understand their needs and requirements and incorporate their feedback into the product development process.
• Engage in programming, space planning & analysis, and preparation of construction documents in 2D and 3D.
• Showcase expertise in creating complex sketches, 2D and 3D drawings and illustrations for new product catalogue.
• Demonstrate expertise in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and SolidWorks to create detailed and accurate product designs that can be used for manufacturing.
• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and other design standards.
• Consider material properties and its impact while taking design decisions related to material properties.
• Identify new product improvement opportunities and share recommendations with the Product Development Team Leader and Manager.
• Analyse new product suitability to market needs and consumer preferences.
• Work closely with general contractors through all phases.

Design Test & Validation

• Test and evaluate product design to ensure quality and usability.
• Conduct design reviews and refine designs based on the feedback.
• Collaborate with relevant department to arrange for hardware and seek approval create prototypes/samples to quickly test and iterate on designs.
• Maintain internal as well as industry standards and regulations to ensure products meet quality and safety requirements.

Showrooms Redesigning

• Create innovative and new schematic designs for Creative Closets new showrooms as well as refurbishing of current showrooms.
• Create effective floor plans and spatial arrangements for furniture showrooms.
• Try and test lighting and colour schemes to create a visually appealing showroom design.
• Experiment with various fixtures and hardware to create effective displays and product placement designs.
• Maintain Creative Closets innovative image and ensure adherence to company standards and best practices.
• Work in line with company’s branding principles and review how these can be incorporated into the showroom design.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Interior Design

Professional Certifications

IMOS; AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max and SolidWorks Certifications

Experience in Similar Capacity

Min. 2 years

Languages Proficiency

Fluent in Arabic & English languages