Product Development Designer – Home Décor & Handicrafts

About Parami
Parami is an Indian home décor and handicrafts brand focused on creating distinctive, design-led products across materials such as wood, metal, stone, glass, ceramic and other craft-based categories.
We are looking for a Product Development Designer who can help us develop commercially viable, trend-relevant home décor collections from initial concept through sampling and production.
Role Overview
This is a hands-on product design and development role for someone who understands both design aesthetics and manufacturing practicality.
The person will work on new collections for the Indian and international markets, study global home décor trends, create concepts and technical designs, coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers, and help convert ideas into production-ready products.
Key Responsibilities
Research global and Indian trends in home décor, lifestyle, gifting and handicrafts.
Develop new product concepts and complete collections for categories such as:
Candle holders, votives and lanterns
Vases and decorative accessories
Trays, bowls and tabletop products
Boxes and organisers
Wall décor and mirrors
Planters
Sculptural and decorative objects
Gift and festive collections
Create sketches, mood boards, colour palettes, material combinations and product presentations.
Develop 2D drawings, technical drawings and 3D product visualisations.
Work with materials including wood, metal, stone, marble, glass, ceramic, resin and mixed materials.
Develop new finishes, surface treatments, textures, colours, printing and decorative techniques.
Coordinate with manufacturers, artisans and suppliers for sampling and product development.
Review prototypes and suggest modifications related to proportion, finish, construction, functionality and cost.
Ensure designs are commercially viable and suitable for scalable production.
Develop coordinated product collections rather than isolated individual products.
Assist in identifying new materials, manufacturing techniques and product categories.
Benchmark competitor products, pricing, materials and design trends in India and overseas.
Maintain product development records, specifications and design files.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone with a strong interest in physical product design, home décor and manufacturing.
Preferred candidates may come from backgrounds such as:
Product Design
Industrial Design
Lifestyle Accessory Design
Furniture Design
Interior Product Design
Craft/Product Development
Skills Required
Strong product design and aesthetic sense
Understanding of colours, materials, finishes and proportions
Ability to translate concepts into manufacturable products
Good sketching and visualisation skills
Knowledge of software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW, AutoCAD, Rhino, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, SketchUp or similar tools
3D rendering skills will be an advantage
Understanding of manufacturing processes for home décor products
Ability to work with vendors and artisans during product development
Good awareness of international home décor and lifestyle trends
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple product developments simultaneously

Work arrangement
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