Upholstery Product Developer

Working with office furniture resellers, architects and design consultants, this company creates innovative, sustainable solutions for modern workspaces. As demand grows for their beautifully upholstered products – from pods to sofas – they\’re expanding their talented product development team.

As an Upholstery Product Developer, you\’ll bring creative ideas to life – turning concepts into high-quality, commercially viable products. Collaborating with international design studios and working hands-on in the workshop, you\’ll play a key role in every stage of development, from prototype to production.

What You\’ll Do

• Develop and refine prototypes, testing comfort, ergonomics, and durability.
• Source, test, and evaluate upholstery materials, foams, and finishes that meet design and sustainability goals.
• Carry out upholstery work in the workshop when needed.
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to ensure projects run smoothly from sampling through to production.
• Continuously improve existing product ranges and explore new opportunities for innovation.

About You

• Proven experience in upholstery and pattern cutting.
• Strong knowledge of upholstery construction, foams, textiles and frames.
• Practical problem-solver with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Technical drawing or CAD skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) desirable.

What\’s on Offer

• Salary between £30,000 – £32,000, with room to grow.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension contribution.
• The opportunity to collaborate with international design studios on innovative, sustainable furniture projects.