Samodzielny Developer

Dagmar is a fast growing, high-end Scandinavian design brand headquartered in London with a well established global customer base. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Product Developer to help us meet our ambitious growth targets over the coming years. The ideal candidate will have a detailed understanding of furniture manufacturing and a genuine passion for modern design. Our furniture collections include contemporary pieces as well as iconic Scandinavian designs re-launched under licence. We have a strict focus on quality craftsmanship and traditional methods of production, working exclusively with small-batch Scandinavian manufacturers.

You will be part of an agile product team and work closely with our external manufacturing partners in Denmark and Sweden. Post product-launch you will focus on maintaining our strict quality control systems and continue to look for improvements and efficiencies in the production process. You will report directly to the CEO and be a senior member of the product team. You will work closely with your team to shape our creative strategy and maintain a consistent, long-term product funnel. This is an incredible opportunity to help build a brand and be part of our journey. 

Efficiently manage our product funnel so new furniture is consistently delivered on time and within budget 
Source new suppliers and manufacturing partners in Europe to develop and produce our range of furniture products including: upholstered chairs & sofas, wood frame chairs, tables, desks and cabinets. 
Work with the CEO and product team to improve & implement our product development and delivery strategy in order to meet ambitious targets
Collaborate effectively with the Sales & Marketing teams to apply customer and market insights to the development process and ensure effective product launches

Minimum 3 years of relevant product experience in the furniture industry
Relevant education, certification or practical technical training in product development, design, cabinetmaking or upholstery
Proven ability to plan and execute development projects cost-effectively and on time
Detailed understanding of furniture making and wood finishing is essential
Strong commercial sense, industry expertise and broad business knowledge
Willingness and ability to travel to Europe as required (4-6 times per year)
Experience in research and development (R&D) and project management
Knowledge of modern furniture manufacturing techniques
Ability to use design and prototyping software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks and SketchUp

Quality is at the heart of everything we do from the products we design and make to the customer experience we strive to offer. Hybrid working will also be considered.

~£Company profit-share scheme after qualifying period


Scandinavian design has long been recognised as the perfect marriage between aesthetic beauty and functionality. We apply these same principles to the furniture that we design & produce across three distinct collections.