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Furniture Designer

Description

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We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Furniture Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating functional and aesthetically pleasing furniture designs that meet our clients' needs. You will work closely with our production team to ensure that your designs can be produced efficiently and cost-effectively. You will also work with our sales and marketing team to understand market trends and customer preferences. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and ergonomics. You must also have excellent sketching and CAD skills, and the ability to communicate your ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and innovative designer to make a real impact on our product range and help us to continue to deliver high-quality, stylish furniture to our customers.

Responsibilities

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  • Designing furniture that is functional, aesthetically pleasing, and cost-effective to produce.
  • Working closely with the production team to ensure designs can be manufactured efficiently.
  • Collaborating with the sales and marketing team to understand market trends and customer preferences.
  • Creating detailed sketches and CAD models of furniture designs.
  • Selecting suitable materials for each design.
  • Ensuring that all designs meet safety and quality standards.
  • Presenting designs to stakeholders and incorporating feedback into final designs.
  • Keeping up-to-date with the latest design trends and manufacturing techniques.
  • Working with suppliers to source materials and components.
  • Managing multiple design projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.

Requirements

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  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field.
  • Proven experience as a Furniture Designer.
  • Strong sketching and CAD skills.
  • Excellent understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and ergonomics.
  • Ability to communicate design ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Creative and innovative thinking.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Good project management skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team.
  • Knowledge of safety and quality standards in furniture design.

Potential interview questions

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  • Can you describe your design process?
  • How do you ensure that your designs are both functional and aesthetically pleasing?
  • Can you give an example of a design project where you had to overcome a significant challenge?
  • How do you stay up-to-date with the latest design trends and manufacturing techniques?
  • Can you describe a time when you had to incorporate feedback into your designs?