Huang Xuan shows up at an event to introduce his new job as the chief experience office of Zest Home, an online label of the furniture manufacturer Markor. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Fresh from promoting Chen Kaige's upcoming film Legend of the Demon Cat in Tokyo, A-list actor Huang Xuan was in Beijing to unravel his new identity last week.

The 32-year-old actor, who shot to fame with the 2014 hit TV series Red Sorghum, has been appointed the "chief experience officer" of Zest Home, the online label of leading furniture manufacturer Markor Furnishings.

Huang says he participated in the design of some pieces of the label's furniture.

"When I'm free from work, I prefer to stay at home and read or enjoy my favorite TV shows. Thus, a cozy home with comfortable furniture is very important to me," says Huang.

"I think a home is not just a house or an apartment, but a place which symbolizes your dreams and lifestyle. I'm privileged to have this new job," adds Huang.