Senior Furniture Designer
About the position
This position is to join an in-house design team as a Furniture Designer, developing furniture for high-end residential and hospitality environments. Working closely with the design lead, you will take ideas from early sketches and material exploration through to detailed designs and technical packages for prototyping and manufacture.
The role combines creative input with a thorough understanding of how furniture is made. You will develop and refine pieces in SolidWorks, resolving construction details, proportions and material junctions while considering manufacturing methods and preserving the original design intent. Responsibilities include producing drawings, specifications and visualisations, reviewing material samples and supporting the assessment and refinement of prototypes.
You will collaborate with interior designers, product development and procurement colleagues, as well as external suppliers and manufacturers. Alongside managing several furniture projects simultaneously, you will maintain clear product documentation and provide guidance to a junior designer, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
About the candidate
- At least five years of experience in furniture design and development, ideally within the luxury furniture, residential or hospitality sectors
- A strong portfolio showing creative design ability and detailed technical development, including examples taken through to prototype or manufacture
- Advanced SolidWorks skills, including surface modelling and the preparation of accurate manufacturing drawings
- A practal understanding of furniture construction, materials, fabrication methods and production processes
- A considered eye for proportion, form, finishes and craftsmanship, with the ability to resolve complex details
- Experience producing technical drawing packages, material specifications, product schedules and presentation imagery
- Proficiency in Rhino, KeyShot and Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to organise product information and track design progress
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
- Confidence liaising with manufacturers and suppliers, reviewing samples and communicating design requirements clearly
- The ability to guide a junior designer and contribute effectively within a collaborative team
- A proactive approach to solving design and production challenges within budgetary and technical constraints
- Experience working alongside interior design teams would be beneficial; AutoCAD knowledge is also advantageous
- A relevant design qualification is preferred, supported by strong written and spoken English
About the studio
The in-house team of 11 works across furniture and interiors, with an emphasis on material quality, craftsmanship and the relationship between individual pieces and the spaces they inhabit.
Based in London, the team brings together design, development and procurement expertise. This is a full-time, studio-based role, offering the opportunity to contribute creatively while remaining closely involved in the technical decisions that turn a concept into a finished product. Initiative, attention to detail and ownership are valued within this busy, collaborative environment.
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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