Furniture Designer at Interior Woodwork Limited

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Furniture designers are responsible for designing and creating different types of furniture from a basic concept or idea. They design using sketchpads, computer software, or a combination of both. Furniture designers often create original prototypes from their initial design and are usually involved in selecting fabrics, colors, and the woods, metals, or plastics used to create furniture pieces.

DUTIES & 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.
• Organizing 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.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in fine arts with a concentration in furniture design.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Proven work experience in similar role

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Drawing and design skills
• Manual dexterity
• Knowledge of market trends
• Interpersonal skills
• Creativity