Watford
Head of Design Watford (Office Based) £60,000 – £80,000 + Profit Share About AllSfär AllSfär is a design-led, sustainable manufacturer of innovative acoustic products for commercial interiors. Working with architects, interior designers, office fit-out companies, and furniture dealers, we create high-quality solutions that enhance modern workspaces. As a Made in Britain certified brand, we design and manufacture all products in-house, combining craftsmanship with innovation. Sustainability is central to our approach, from material selection (including mycelium and hemp) to energy efficiency and low-emission production. As we scale, we are looking to appoint a Head of Design to lead and evolve our design function. The Role This is a senior leadership position and part of the management team, responsible for shaping product strategy, driving innovation, and building a scalable design function. You will lead both product development and applications design, ensuring we deliver market-leading products while supporting project-based work efficiently. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Innovation • Define and lead the product roadmap, • Identify market opportunities and gaps in the product range, • Drive innovation aligned with architectural and interior design trends, • Lead product development from concept through to manufacture, • Oversee prototyping, testing, and refinement, • Ensure products are commercially viable, manufacturable, and design-led, • Lead and develop the design team, including Product and Applications Designers, • Define clear roles, responsibilities, and workflows, • Oversee project-based design output supporting the sales team, • Ensure high-quality drawings, layouts, and technical documentation, • Work closely with sales, marketing, and operations, • Align product development with customer demand and commercial strategy, • Contribute to business strategy as part of the management team, • Support growth through improved product offering and increased specification About You • Proven experience in product design within commercial interiors, furniture, or related sectors, • Experience leading or mentoring a design team, • Strong understanding of specification-led sales (architects/interior designers), • Ability to balance innovation with commercial and manufacturing realities, • Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on in a growing business, • Strong CAD and technical design understanding Desirable • Experience in acoustic products or interior systems, • Interest in sustainable materials and manufacturing, • Exposure to branding or product range development What We Offer • £60,000 – £80,000 salary (depending on experience), • Inclusion in a profit share scheme (post-probation), • 32 days holiday including bank holidays, • Key leadership role within a growing business, • Opportunity to shape product direction and design function Working Hours • Monday to Friday, • 7:30am – 4:30pm, • 30-minute lunch break This is an opportunity to take ownership of design within a growing, ambitious company and play a central role in shaping its next stage of growth. If you are interested in building and leading a design function that drives both innovation and commercial success, we would like to hear from you.