Job Description
Burgess Furniture Ltd
We are the leading international manufacturer and provider of branded banquet, meeting, and conference furniture primarily serving the 4 & 5* hotel sector and many other hospitality sector markets.
The company exports half of its sales to over 50 countries each year and has gained an excellent reputation in the markets served in its 65 year history.
Our offices and manufacturing facility are located in Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 6EH.
Please review our website – www.burgessfurniture.com
Due to retirement, we are now seeking to fill the following position:
Job Title: Design Manager
The role:
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will produce and oversee designs for new products in line with current trends.
Management of our product portfolio, Identification of future product needs, and current offer succession requirements.
Managing the Design team in delivering product from concept to production readiness and launch and supporting the business in design and product specification related enquiries.
Provide Marketing direction, collaterals and support for the product offering and specifically new launches and website maintenance.
Job Specification / responsibilities:
- Oversee Design team and prototype engineer
- Create & oversee design projects (internal & external).
- Support all company departments on design led requirements
- Liaise with suppliers/purchasing/sales to ensure technical specifications are correct
- Support Design team on all aspects of projects
- Support Sales team on design led issues, providing solutions for bespoke enquiries
- Review sales documentation for accurate representation of products
Key Skills required
- 3+yrs relevant design experience – ideally within the contract furniture industry
- Autodesk, Autocad & Inventor software
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes
- Excellent Organisational, communication and people management ability
- Knowledge and understanding of marketing activities, events and exhibitions
Please send you CV to: Simon Mead @ smead@burgessfurniture.com