Job Description

: About the Company: Della by Jimmy Mistry is one of India\'s largest upcoming high-end luxury interior product supply companies for Homes, Offices and Hotels, targeting architects, builders, interior designers and a vast stream of design enthusiasts. The wide product range offered includes Indoor & Outdoor Furniture, Lighting, Sanitaryware, Faucets, Vanities, Tiles, Flooring, Wall cladding, Kitchens, Doors, Mirrors, Decor, Tableware, Furnishing and Nursery. We are characterized by a high degree of vertical integration when compared to Indian and International competitors. We cover all phases of product development and supply from design to manufacturing, in company owned factories as well as outsourced, aided by a wide range of highly experienced external suppliers along with warehousing and distribution to the upcoming large format mono-brand Design Gallery. Della by Jimmy Mistry recruits positive, enthusiastic and passionate people that work collaboratively in an enriching environment. Our philosophy encourages individuality while inculcating strong values of trust, integrity and respect for others. In our dynamically growing organization, dedicated employees benefit by receiving opportunities that help them excel in their respective careers. Job Title: Head Furniture Designer Function: Furniture Design/Factory Location: Mumbai Primary Purpose The process of furniture design demands creativity, business awareness and skills in marketing, finance, sales and manufacturing. Duties and Responsibilities . Studying, researching and planning various styles of furniture design . Finding ways to improve furniture items already manufactured. . Staying informed about design trends and developments . Selecting suitable materials, which might include wood, metal, plastic and textiles. . Discussing designs with CMD for custom ordering . Generating sample designs using computer-aided design (CAD), card models, sketches, or hard prototypes . Using software packages such as AutoCAD, Photoshop etc. . Preparing detailed final designs . Liaising with craftsmen or production department staff - such as production managers, marketing staff and design engineers - about the process of construction or manufacture . Using various tools to complete projects from raw materials to finished furniture items. . Organizing plans and schedules with respect to the availability of resources . Attending workshops, seminars and training on various types of manufacturing and furniture design. Work relations (context - main interfaces - functional report) 1. Interfaces strongly with respective department head and production team Job Expectations: Major Skills and accountabilities of position (4-6 major accountabilities) . Creative and practical ability . Drawing skills and strong visual awareness . Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination . Understanding computer-aided design (CAD) and other technological advances . Knowledge of industrial processes and techniques, safety issues and specialist fields or materials . Communication skills . Commercial focus . Self-motivation, self-discipline, and persistence . Flexibility and adaptability . Ability to work to deadlines. . Collaborative skills, particularly if working in a multidisciplinary practice. . Desire to keep up to date with market trends and new ideas. . Business and marketing skills, for those thinking of self-employment. Minimum Qualification: Relevant degree BTEC or HND in a furniture-related subject such as: Furniture design, Furniture design and making, Product and furniture design. Minimum Job Experience: minimum of 8-10 years of experience Reporting to: Director Travel: No

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