Interior Designer

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 DevelopmentResearch 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 & ValidationTest 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 RedesigningCreate 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 QualificationsBachelor’s in Interior DesignProfessional CertificationsIMOS; AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max and SolidWorks Certifications#J-18808-Ljbffr