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Job Description
- Create objects to furnish homes and businesses, and to act as usable art pieces.
- From drafting at the drawing board to using hand and power tools, from fitting and fixing various types of material to painting, staining and polishing pieces, furniture designers can work on the entire creation process.
- Sketch and create prototypes and models for production.
- Keep track of market trends, such as which designs are selling better in their market.
- Studying, researching and planning various styles of furniture design
- Finding ways to improve furniture items already manufactured
- Selecting suitable materials, which might include wood, metal, plastic and textiles
- Discussing designs with clients for custom ordering or with manufacturers
- Create models using 3D MAX & Sketch Up
- Generating sample designs using computer-aided design (CAD), card models, sketches or hard prototypes
- Using software packages such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Solid Works 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.
- 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 Requirements
- Proficiency in English
- Excellence in 3D MAX & Sketch Up
- 2-5 Years of Experience
- Organized
- Presentation & Communication Skills
