Design Cafe
Website:
designcafe.com
Job details:
We’re looking for a Manager R & D (Product & Category ) from the home interiors industry who is ready to step into a bigger arena.
If you’ve spent 6–7+ years designing, managing a team of 4–5 people, shipping projects, handling vendors, and solving real-world site challenges — this could be your next evolution.
This role is about end-to-end ownership, not just design delivery.
What This Role Will Own :
- Lead the R&D function for our product/category portfolio
- Own OKRs for innovation, range development, and quality improvements
- Translate market insight into buildable, scalable product concepts
- Drive end-to-end project execution — from concept to roll out
- Manage and mentor a team of designers
- Collaborate closely with sourcing, category, sales & leadership
- You won’t just design.
- You will define what we build next.
Who This Is For :
- 6–8 years in home interiors / modular / building materials
- Experience managing a team of 4–5 designers
- Strong execution experience across design, materials and detailing
- Structured thinker who understands timelines, costs & feasibility
- Ready to move from “project designer” to “R&D owner”
You should be comfortable owning:
• Outcomes, not tasks
• OKRs, not just drawings
• Roadmaps, not just mood boards
Why This Role Matters :
As we scale and expand into new verticals, our R&D function is expanding into being the industry's top subject expert. We are excited to bring on board new talent who are willing to be future leaders in design.
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