Senior Upholsterer - Cape Town, at Weylandts Furniture Cape Town (Pty) Ltd

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the development of furniture prototypes.
• Be the link between design & prototype execution.
• Ensuring that prototypes accurately represent the design intent, meet quality standards and production efficiencies.
• Collaborate closely with the design team to understand brief and transform into tangible prototypes, ensuring feasibility and functionality.
• Apply expert skills and craftsmanship to create prototypes that showcase the highest level of quality, attention to detail and meet design brief provided.
• Continuous improvement through the development of rigorous testing protocols to assess the quality, safety and performance of the prototypes. Make necessary adjustments and refinements to improve prototype quality.
• Create detailed documentation for prototypes, providing clear instructions for production teams based on prototype specifications.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment within the R&D team / Production team.

Qualification and experience requirements:  

• Grade 12
• Completion of a relevant upholstery certification or training program is preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience prototype development and hands-on prototyping.
• Possess intimate knowledge of materials such as leather, fabric, foam, frame making, springs, strapping, and other related materials used in manufacturing of soft furnishings.

Functional Requirements:

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure the successful execution of prototypes.
• Excellent communication
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for precision and quality.
• Strong ability to read and interpret furniture design plans, sketches, or drawings.