Quality & Company is a leading furniture manufacturer with over 30 years of experience working with top hospitality brands, architects, and designers worldwide. For over three decades, we have helped shape the guest experience in luxury hotels, resorts, and destination properties—delivering custom furniture that blends artistry, engineering, and enduring quality. Operated by some of the industry’s finest experts, we are expanding and seeking top talent to support our continued growth and vision.
Ficari Inc., a high-end residential collection line of the company, is seeking a driven Product Development and Design Manager to join our growing team. We are looking for a candidate with exceptional attention to detail and a creative product-development mindset, with a keen eye for furniture—particularly seating—who can translate ideas into refined, production-ready designs.
Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, this individual will lead the Product Design and Development function, elevating our existing seating line through thoughtful refinement of form, comfort, and craftsmanship. They will set the creative direction for upcoming collections, partnering cross-functionally to develop compelling new seating for Ficari that reflects the brand’s design point of view while meeting quality, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
Key Responsibilities:Product Development and Design- Develop original furniture and product concepts through sketching, 3D modeling, rendering, and material exploration.
- Generate innovative, on-brand design concepts supported by material studies and creative development.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to create refined, functional, and solidly constructed products aligned with the brand vision.
- Conduct ongoing research into design trends, craftsmanship, materials, storytelling, and evolving consumer preferences within the North American & European furniture market to help shape product direction.
- Track industry movements and key market developments to identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and product expansion.
- Produce detailed technical and fabrication drawings for prototyping and production using SolidWorks and 3D CAD software.
- Lead the preparation and quality control of detailed drawings to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and consistency across all products.
- Oversee prototyping and fabrication processes, including sample reviews, factory coordination, local & international design reviews, and participation in trade fairs.
- Evaluate product performance and recommend lifecycle strategies, including scaling successful collections and phasing out underperforming products to optimize the assortment.
- Integrate emerging technologies and AI-driven design tools to enhance innovation, efficiency, and the creative workflow.
- Knowledge of upholstered furniture construction is considered a strong asset, along with a foundational understanding of lighting and case goods as the product line expands.
- Cultivate a collaborative brand culture centered on experimentation, craftsmanship, and open creative dialogue.
- Maintain and elevate the brand’s design philosophy, ensuring consistency, innovation, and excellence across the items and product categories.
Cross Functional Collaboration and Sourcing- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—both in the office and on the shop floor—to ensure alignment throughout the product development cycle.
- Partner with the frame and upholstery teams to review and approve samples, confirming fit, finish, and adherence to quality standards.
- Identify, coordinate, and source external manufacturing partners and suppliers to support capacity, capabilities, and cost targets.
- Review vendor shop drawings to validate specifications, construction details, and manufacturability prior to production approval.
Qualifications:- Post-secondary education from a recognized college or university