Position Summary:
The Upholstery Line Project Coordinator will work closely with the Upholstery Product Line Manager and Creative Director to develop new products and support the product launch and life cycle. This position will interact with the creative team, the upholstery plants, and facets of the sales and marketing teams for the upholstery lines.
Position Details:
-Organize and maintain materials and product development projects on the PDweb tool
-Coordinate the development of new upholstery products
-Prepare, revise, and present product ideas to the merchandising team
-Work closely with vendor to review models for accuracy
-Research lifestyle, demographics, and design trends
-Monitor costs and work within budget
-Partner with Marketing to create and proof marketing materials and support materials
-Liaise with suppliers and source materials
-Create and maintain relationships with customers and sales reps
-Act in alignment with the company’s overall culture, products, image, and target market
-Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
-BS degree in interior design or product/industrial design
-Proven work experience in project coordination
-Ability and willingness to present products to varied groups: Sales Training
-Knowledge of current marketplace/product trends and best practices
-Proficient in MS Office
-AutoCAD or Rhino experience is a must
-Ability to sketch and/or render new designs preferable
-Ability to analyze merchandising reports and survey results
-Ability to complete repetitive and detailed work for long periods
-Must be willing to travel domestically as well as internationally
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
-Prolonged periods of sitting and performing repetitive tasks, including but not limited to computer and telephone usage
-Must be able to work in noisy environments
-Frequently lifting/carrying objects up to 10 lbs.; on occasion up to 25 lbs.
Century Furniture is one of the world's largest privately owned manufacturers of upper-end residential furniture. Its broad line of wood and upholstered furniture consists of bedroom, dining and occasional collections in traditional, transitional and contemporary styling. Century is recognized in the industry as a design leader, ranked in the forefront for its expertise in finishing and the many details of fine craftsmanship.
