Mikhail Glotov

HEAVEN — Design & Custom Furniture Founder / Creative Director HEAVEN is a design-focused furniture platform working at the intersection of form, material, and spatial perception. We collaborate closely with architects, interior designers, and developers to transform design intent into precise, build-ready furniture — from unique custom pieces to multi-unit projects requiring consistency, control, and scale. Responsibilities & Achievements: Leading the design and production process, from concept and technical drawings to material selection, prototyping, and final delivery. Managing end-to-end project coordination for both bespoke and large-scale furniture solutions. Ensuring design-driven, architectural approaches tailored to each space rather than templates. Maintaining high standards of quality, flexibility, and technical precision across all projects. Building long-term professional partnerships with architects, interior designers, and developers. Key Focus: Form, material, and spatial perception — creating furniture that complements architecture while enduring in craft and quality.

Oversee the full cycle of custom furniture manufacturing, ensuring high quality, precision, and customer satisfaction. Lead a team of skilled craftsmen, optimize production processes, and implement new technologies to enhance efficiency and innovation. Responsibilities: • Manage all stages of furniture production, from design to assembly and installation • Organize and supervise the production team, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality output • Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs • Ensure strict quality control at every stage of production • Collaborate with designers, architects, and clients to bring unique and complex projects to life • Introduce new materials, technologies, and design solutions • Maintain timely order fulfillment without compromising quality • Oversee procurement planning and supplier relationships Skills & Competencies: • In-depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing techniques, and woodworking processes • Experience managing custom and high-end furniture projects • Strong leadership and organizational skills • Commitment to quality, precision, and craftsmanship • Flexibility, creativity, and openness to innovative design solutions

Custom furniture and interior elements manufacturing with full project lifecycle management. Responsibilities: Coordinated cross-functional teams including project managers, designers, and architects. Planned and managed production workflows, timelines, and delivery schedules. Assigned tasks and responsibilities across production teams. Trained staff in furniture manufacturing processes and on-site installation. Calculated and managed production payroll. Performed quality control at the manufacturing facility and on client sites. Identified and implemented cost-reduction strategies; resolved defects and production issues. Developed and revised technical tasks based on client requirements and manufacturing capabilities. Ensured alignment between design intent, technical documentation, and production execution.

Furniture design and engineering. Client coordination on furniture projects, material samples, and finish approvals. Production team management. Ongoing communication with project managers. Development of new assembly methods to reduce manufacturing time. Layout planning of production equipment based on technical operations and workflow sequence to minimize downtime and optimize manufacturing efficiency.