Posted 6 Sept 2018
Job Description
An exciting opportunity exists with for a furniture designer to help create a new range of design & styles for a new product we are launching to the market.
We are looking for someone that can think outside the box, who has a strong background in design and a conceptua thinker.
Responsibilities Include:
– Studying, researching and planning various styles of furniture design
finding ways to improve furniture items already manufactured
– Staying informed about design trends and developments
selecting suitable materials, which might include wood, metal, plastic and textiles
discussing designs with clients for custom ordering or with manufacturers
generating sample designs using computer-aided design (CAD), card models, sketches or
hard prototypes
– Using software packages such as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks and Photoshop
preparing detailed final designs
– Liaising with craftsmen or production department staff – such as production managers,
marketing staff and design engineers – about the process of construction or manufacture
– 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
– Organising plans and schedules with respect to the availability of resources
– Attending workshops, seminars and training on various types of manufacturing and
furniture design.
Preferable Experience
– Creative and practical ability
– Drawing skills and strong visual awareness
– An understanding of computer-aided design (CAD) and other technological advances
– Knowledge of industrial processes and techniques, safety issues and specialist fields or
materials
– Communication skills
– Self-motivation, self-discipline and persistence, flexibility and adaptability
– The ability to work to deadlines
– Collaborative skills, particularly if working in a multidisciplinary practice
– A desire to keep up to date with market trends and new ideas
– Business and marketing skills, for those thinking of self-employment.
Please send resume and cover letter to Russel on
When and how long is this job duration
5 Days per week
Location of job: Sydney