Product Developer (Furniture, Hybrid, Denmark)

Job summary

The role focuses on enhancing and optimizing existing furniture products for a circular business model, emphasizing durability and performance across multiple lifecycles. The Product Developer will collaborate with various teams to drive product improvements and ensure alignment with circular design principles.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Furniture Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field with a technical emphasis.
• 5-7 years of experience in furniture product development.
• Strong technical knowledge of furniture construction, materials, production methods, and cost factors.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the product improvement agenda using performance data, operational insights, and market feedback.
• Conduct structured range reviews and translate commercial and customer needs into prioritized product improvement briefs.
• Manage product improvement projects from problem identification to implementation, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.
• Contribute to circular design principles, ensuring products are designed for durability, repairability, and repeated use.

Skills

Practicalities

• Ability to define specifications and lead development projects independently.
• Strong analytical and pragmatic approach with effective execution capabilities.
• Proficient in translating product feedback and operational input into prioritized improvements.
• This position follows a hybrid office-first setup, requiring more on-site presence than remote work.
• Existing permission to work in Denmark is required, as relocation support or visa sponsorship is not available.