Mumbai |   400000 - 900000 P.A.

5+ years

Job Description:   

The process of furniture design demands creativity, business awareness and skills in marketing, finance, sales and manufacturing.

Duties and Responsibilities

    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 CMD for custom ordering
    Generating sample designs using computer-aided design (CAD), card models, sketches, or hard prototypes
    Using software packages such as AutoCAD, Photoshop etc
    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
    Using various tools to complete projects from raw materials to finished furniture items
    Organizing plans and schedules with respect to the availability of resources
    Attending workshops, seminars and training on various types of manufacturing and furniture design

Job Expectations:

    Creative and practical ability
    Drawing skills and strong visual awareness
    Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
    Understanding computer-aided design (CAD) and other technological advances
    Knowledge of industrial processes and techniques, safety issues and specialist fields or materials
    Communication skills
    Commercial focus
    Self-motivation, self-discipline, and persistence
    Flexibility and adaptability
    Ability to work to deadlines.
    Collaborative skills, particularly if working in a multidisciplinary practice.
    Desire to keep up to date with market trends and new ideas.
    Business and marketing skills, for those thinking of self-employment.

Qualification: Any Graduate

Keyskills:   furniture designer, furniture design, luxury design

Please note - due to the number of applications we receive, we will only be able to respond to successful candidates.