Senior Recruitment Specialist at KBROS ARISTO PVT LTD
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Furniture Designer (10-15 yrs)
Job Description for Design Lead:
- Seeking a highly experienced design leader with a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Design or related field and 10+ years of New Product Development/Residential
- Cabinetry experience. Must excel in team leadership, design strategy, cross-functional collaboration, visual identity, user experience, and client interaction. Responsibilities include team leadership, design strategy implementation, cross-functional collaboration, client interaction, showcase projects development, trend awareness, and budget management.
Skill / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Architecture or related field.
- 10+ years of ongoing experience in a design leadership role, preferably in the context of New Product Development/Leading Residential Cabinetry Projects.
- Proven experience in managing and leading design teams for showrooms & product development.
- Strong portfolio showcasing successful project leadership and collaboration with external designers.
- In-depth knowledge of Material application, design strategies, user experience, and visual identity development.
- In-depth knowledge of design principles, user experience (UX), and user interface (UI) design.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to think strategically and translate ideas into tangible design solutions.
- Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Figma, etc.)
- Readiness to undertake work related trips PAN India.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Team Leadership:
- Oversee and spearhead the operations of the Design team within the NPD and Showroom Department.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to designers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
2. Design Strategy:
- Develop and implement design strategies for current and upcoming products.
- Ensure creative consistency is maintained throughout the design and development stages.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure the success of products.
- Engage in cross-functional collaboration to integrate design seamlessly into the overall product development process.
4. Visual Identity and User Experience:
- Shape the visual identity and user experience of products and services.
- Maintain a keen focus on user-centric design principles.
5. Collaboration:
- Collaborate with renowned designers and artists to pitch and develop colossal projects & products.
- Establish and maintain relationships with external creative professionals.
- Attend and pitch-in for various PR activities related to architectures and designs on behalf of the company.
6. Client Interaction and Project Leadership:
- Identify and interact with High Net Worth Individual (HNI) clients.
- Lead showcase projects of HNI clients from design conceptualisation to closure, ensuring client satisfaction.
7. Showcase Projects and Showrooms:
- Strategise and develop showcase client projects and showrooms on an annual basis.
- Curate an impactful and engaging showcase of the company's design capabilities.
8. Trend Awareness and Technical Understanding:
- Foster a creative environment by introducing the design team to industry trends.
- Understand the technicalities of design-production parameters within the company.
9. Budget Management:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to effectively plan & manage design budgets.