Landmark Group - Product Designer - Hard Goods/Home Centre

Position Title-Designer Hardgoods(Home & Wall Decor, Lighting & Indoor Garden)

Position Objective:

Provide design direction and product development in line with commercial strategy, brand style and department standards. Keep a consistent design direction across various categories(Home Dcor, Wall Dcor, Indoor Garden & Lighting) using the brand style guide. Work closely with buying teams to deliver a commercially driven and balanced assortment across hard goods, household categories.

Key Responsibilities:

About Product Designer Role:

If you have a passion for creativity and a keen eye for detail, then a career as a product designer for hard goods may be the perfect fit for you. As a product designer, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and developing hard good products (Home Dcor, Wall Dcor, Indoor Garden & Lighting)

Art Direction and Style Guidance:

- Deliver the seasonal design themes directional boards in line with global trends and Homecentre customer taste and commercial calendar (concept, colour palette product direction, print direction, design briefs etc.)

- Research and analyse actively the Design Watch and its communication within the company (Exhibitions reports, fairs, territory visits, etc.)

- Facilitate the global trend direction and coordination through the Home Centre Style Guide.

- As a product designer for hard goods, your primary responsibility will be to create innovative and functional designs for various products.

- You will work closely with buyers & manufacturers to develop products that meet the needs of the target market. This involves conducting market research, creating sketches and prototypes, and testing the product for functionality and durability.

- The designer will be responsible for ensuring that the products adhere to industry standards and regulations, also making necessary modifications to the design to meet these standards.

- To excel in this role, you will In terms of technical skills, proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software is a must.. You must also have a good understanding of materials and manufacturing processes to ensure that your designs are feasible and cost-effective.

- Creativity is at the core of product design, and as such, you must possess a strong sense of aesthetics and be able to think outside the box. You should also have a good understanding of functional design and the ability to design products that are user-friendly and visually appealing.

- Conduct regular competitor and middle east market analysis.

- As a product designer, you will be working with a team, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively is crucial for the success of the project.

Product Design:

- Deliver hard goods product design which are feasible and commercially viable and aspirational in line with customer needs.

- Prepare design briefs making specifications, product mock-ups, detailing the materials, measurements, techniques & components of each design in line with defined price points.

- Effective coordination and close collaboration with factories/suppliers/buyers for design selections, range building and product development.

- Deliver high quality and reliable deliverables following company standards.

- Ensure the achievement of the timelines and departmental critical path.

- Support the Commercial Team by giving clear styling direction and guidance on product development / coordination

Job Specification:

- Postgraduate or Diploma in Product Design / Interior Design or equivalent-Technical and creative skills.

- Additionally, a strong portfolio showcasing your design skills and experience is crucial in landing a job as a product designer for hard goods.

- Relevant experience in home industry at least 10years.

- Design & manufacturing experience in a multi-category from Home and format retail set up.

- Middle-east specific experience is a plus.

- Leadership and collaboration capabilities required.

- High creativity skills (art direction, graphics, product curating, design direction)

- Excellent Knowledge about homeware products.

- Professional skillset on design process and CAD tools (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote etc.)

- Detail oriented and excellent team player.

- Planning and Organizing skills.

- Good technical knowledge on materials and processes during product development (hard goods ideally)

Note: Candidates with pertinent experience in product design, encompassing a blend of hard goods and furniture, are encouraged to apply.

Individuals with backgrounds in interior design, architecture, or visual merchandising will not be considered for this position.