The Director, Upholstery leads the strategic direction and execution of the Upholstery category, driving innovation, quality, and profitability across all product lines
Job Summary
The Director, Upholstery leads the strategic direction and execution of the Upholstery category, driving innovation, quality, and profitability across all product lines.
This role oversees the full product development lifecycle from concept and material creation to construction, costing, and market launch while ensuring alignment with brand objectives.
Four Hands fosters a culture where passion meets purpose, investing in exceptional people with over 800 team members and offering opportunities for professional growth.
Matching Summary
The Director, Upholstery leads the strategic direction and execution of the Upholstery category, driving innovation, quality, and profitability across all product lines.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years international product development
Upholstery and fabric construction expertise
Raw material sourcing and vendor capabilities
Proactive costing and product engineering
Seasonal line plan execution
Nice-to-have
Sustainability integration in design
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Digital solution implementation
Trend forecasting and market analysis
Brand storytelling championing
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field
10+ years experience in international product development
Demonstrated leadership experience developing high-impact teams
Expertise in furniture construction and material finish creation
Strong understanding of global manufacturing regions