Furniture Designer; Hospitality Interiors

Overview

Furniture Designer opportunity in a London-based interior architecture studio renowned for creating thoughtfully designed, immersive spaces for luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, and private residences worldwide.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the studio’s design standards and overall aesthetic.
• Create bespoke furniture designs across multiple projects, managing the process from the initial brief and concept development through to detailed design drawings, shop drawing reviews, prototype testing, and final site installation.
• Ensure designs consider project budgets and intended end use.
• Coordinate project-related research and contribute to the development of the in-house furniture library.
• Collaborate closely with the wider design team to interpret briefs and create intelligent, innovative design solutions.
• Contribute to the creative direction of assigned projects, ensuring the studio’s design DNA is maintained throughout all development stages.
• Proficiently work with AutoCAD, Solid Works, Rhino or equivalent software, as well as Sketch Up or other 3D modelling platforms.
• Engage with furniture manufacturers, discussing shop drawings, finishing methods, value engineering, and prototyping with manufacturers and clients; coordinate effectively with contractors and review or red-mark construction and shop drawings when required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Furniture Design or a related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in furniture design, either independently or within a collaborative team environment; interior design team experience is preferred but not essential.
• Strong understanding of furniture construction, finishes, ergonomics, proportion, and cost considerations.
• Highly creative, detail-oriented, organized, and capable of producing high-level technical drawing packages.

Two days of work-from-home (WFH) after successful completion of probationary period.