Vacancy: Furniture Designer

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Generating sample designs using computer-aided design (CAD), card models, sketches or hard prototypes;


• Using software packages such as Autocad, Inventor, Solidworks and Photoshop;


• Discussing designs with clients for custom ordering or with manufacturers;


• Preparing detailed final designs;


• Keeping informed about design trends and developments;


• Studying, researching and planning various styles of furniture design;


• Evaluating issues such as pricing and fixing costs, fashion, purchasing, safety, materials and manufacturing methods and techniques;


• Using various tools to complete projects from raw materials to finished furniture items;


• Attending workshops, seminars and training on various types of manufacturing and furniture design.


• Organising plans and schedules with respect to the availability of resources;


• Selecting suitable materials, which might include wood, metal, plastic and textiles;


• Liaising with craftsmen or production department staff, such as production managers, marketing staff and design engineers, about the process of construction or manufacture;


• Finding ways to improve furniture items already manufactured;

Required Skills or Experience

• HND / Bachelors in furniture design or related field.


• Drawing and design skills


• Manual dexterity


• Knowledge of market trends


• Interpersonal skills


• Creativity