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Upholstery Specialist - Research and Development


Company : Jardan Australia


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-07-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Upholstery Specialist - Research and DevelopmentUpholstery Specialist - Research and Development1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from Jardan AustraliaPeople and Culture Coordinator at Jardan AustraliaWho we are :With a deep connection to the Australian way of life, Jardan is an Australian owned business that supports local manufacturing. We drive the simple mission of making beautiful furniture pieces with a sustainable and responsible approach. What started as a team of eight has now grown to over 200 staff members that all live and breathe a collaborative ethos. Steering away from the conventional layout, our showrooms are carefully curated with each setting thoughtfully designed to awaken creativity and evoke the familiar sense of home. Each space is a direct translation of how the furniture, homewares, art and lighting can exist in unison.What we are looking for :We are seeking a full time Research and Development - Upholstery Specialist to join our Research and Development team. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for developing our upholstery products from concept to production. You will capture and execute the production briefs in your final designs and prepare production information to ensure a seamless product launch. The role is onsite at our HQ in Scoresby, (Victoria, Australia).What the role entails :Produce upholstery models, tools and protypes for new productsWork on the timeline of product releases with the Head of EngineeringWork in consultation with the R&D Timber, Design and Engineering Teams on construction methods for new productsEnsure new products are in line with design expectations, structural integrity and fit for useCoordinate schedules with Timber R&D Team in order to release products into productionProvide details on construction and modification of custom piecesLegacy improvements: highlight and implement any process or material improvements for existing rangesOversee continuous improvement activities in R&D Upholstery throughout the production floorAssist with Accumark and the digitalising of patternsAssist with any Customer Support and After Sales queriesAssist with training on new products or equipment implemented into the factoryWork with Cutting/Sewing and Upholstery Leading Hands on new product releases and product trainingWhat we require :A minimum of 4 years experience in upholstery and product designQualification in an upholstery trade or a related work experience in manufacturingExcellent time management and organisational skillsWhat we provide :We are proud of our people what their individual talents are, and we reward our people right from the very beginning. We will provide you with:Visa Sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basisBeautiful work spacesA great team environment who all work as oneAccess to our Employee Assistance ProgramCompetitive salary and an individual discretionary bonus schemeGenerous staff discounts on both furniture and homewaresRefer a friend payment incentive on applicable rolesDevelopment and training opportunitiesSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeIndustriesDesignReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jardan Australia by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Specialist roles.Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoCremorne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoDocklands, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 20 hours agoParkville, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$60,000.00-A$130,000.00 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoCustomer Success Manager, CHRO SpecialistMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoParkville, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoBroadmeadows, Victoria, Australia 1 day agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMoorabbin, Victoria, Australia 2 months agoCoordinator Customer Support - MelbourneMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 months agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoDocklands, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoBrand Manager / Marketing Specialist (Beauty)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoEmerging Talent - Talent Attraction Consultant, Operations and Campaigns - SydneyMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 hours agoHobsons Bay, Victoria, Australia 6 days agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr