Upholstery Developer

Are you passionate about turning creative concepts into tangible, beautifully crafted upholstery? At Modus, we're looking for an innovative Upholstery Developer to bring external design visions to life while ensuring efficiency and profitability in our manufacturing process.

Role Summary:

As an Upholstery Developer, you will transform design concepts into practical upholstery solutions, overseeing the development of prototypes and ensuring all patterns are meticulously created and managed. You will play a crucial role in continuous product improvement, working closely with our operations and design teams. Your expertise will not only shape our products but also empower others through training and knowledge sharing.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and digitize physical upholstery patterns.

Optimize materials and patterns for efficiency.

Define and refine cut & sew specifications.

Manage the upholstery process from concept to production.

Maintain a single approved pattern file per product, with archives for reference.

Contribute to continuous product improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

What We’re Looking For:

Minimum 3 years' experience in modern upholstery manufacturing and application.

Experience in upholstery pattern development and digitization.

Proficiency in modern manufacturing methods and Lean principles.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Creative mindset with the ability to find innovative solutions to upholstery challenges.

Ability to handle changing priorities and demands.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Passionate, energetic, and persuasive.

Practical experience in a design-for-manufacture environment.

Highly skilled in IT and knowledgeable about furniture.

Why Modus?:

At Modus, we value diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is heard and valued. We offer a range of benefits including casual dress, company events, a company pension, health & wellbeing programs, life insurance, and more. We welcome applications from everyone, especially individuals who are underrepresented in our industry. We understand and value the strength that diversity brings to our business and we believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be heard and valued.

Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year (DOE)

Benefits:

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Health & well-being program

Life insurance

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Schedule:

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Upholstery: 2 years (required)

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