Senior Furniture Designer

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

• Design proprietary furniture and home product collections across upholstery, case goods, lighting, textiles, rugs, and accessories
• Translate merchandising direction, trend research, and conceptual inspiration into original product concepts
• Develop & present sketches, renderings, technical drawings, specifications, and design presentations
• Prepare detailed product development packages including dimensions, materials, finishes, and construction direction

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Report directly to and collaborate closely with the Merchandising team throughout the design and development process
• Partner with Product Development and interface with engineers and manufacturing partners as needed to support production feasibility, quality standards, and cost objectives
• When applicable, participate in prototype reviews, sample evaluations, finish approvals, and product revisions
• Help maintain product development timelines and support seasonal launch schedules

Technical Product Knowledge

• Maintain strong understanding of furniture construction, upholstery methods, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Apply technical knowledge to ensure design concepts are executable within manufacturing parameters
• Support communication between design intent and production execution across internal and external partners

Trend & Market Research

• Research and monitor competitive landscape across luxury interiors, staging, retail, hospitality, and contract trends
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the company’s proprietary product aesthetic

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in furniture or home product design within luxury retail, interiors, hospitality, or contract sectors
• Strong portfolio demonstrating original furniture and home product design work
• Experience designing across multiple home categories preferred
• Understanding of furniture construction, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Experience working with overseas and/or domestic manufacturers
• Ability to balance creative design with technical execution and production realities
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CAD software, and product specification development