Senior Furniture Designer
About the position
Working alongside the Director, Production Manager and Interior Design team, you will lead the concept design and development of bespoke joinery, furniture, lighting and objects for both interior projects and standalone collections.
You will oversee a small team of furniture designers, supporting the creative and technical development of each piece from initial concept through manufacture, delivery and installation. Responsibilities will include managing drawings, specifications, budgets, quotations, purchase orders and production schedules while coordinating with specialist makers, ateliers, suppliers and contractors.
The role also offers the opportunity to travel internationally for supplier meetings, sourcing and project installations. This is a full-time position based five days a week in the studio.
About the candidate
- Minimum five years’ experience in furniture design and production
- Proven experience taking bespoke pieces from concept through manufacture and installation
- Strong production knowledge and experience working directly with specialist makers, workshops and ateliers
- Experience leading and supporting a small furniture design team
- Background within luxury interiors, furniture or product design
- Strong understanding of high-end materials, finishes, craftsmanship and detailing
- Confident developing bespoke furniture, joinery, lighting and objects
- Excellent technical drawing, detailing and 3D-modelling ability
- Proficient in Rhino 3D, V-Ray, AutoCAD, Adobe CS
- Experience managing budgets, quotations, purchase orders and production schedules
- Strong quality-control, negotiation and production problem-solving skills
- Degree in Furniture, Product or Industrial Design, or a related discipline
- Willing to travel internationally when required
- Freehand sketching ability and additional European languages would be advantageous
About the studio
This London-based studio works across art, furniture and interior design, creating limited-edition and bespoke pieces in collaboration with internationally recognised creatives. With a strong focus on craftsmanship, precision and materiality, its work is delivered to private clients, collectors and exhibitions worldwide.
Application
Applicants must have the valid Right to Work in the country where the position is based. Those without the required Right to Work will not be eligible.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to candidates shortlisted for the position.
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