Designer

Job Description

Job Description

DESIGNER

*Position Description

• **Shift: **1st Shift Only

**Pay Range: **$60,000-90,000/year

**Purpose of the Job

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The Designer is responsible for creating functional, aesthetic, and manufacturable furniture and woodworking designs that align with brand, customer requirements, and production capabilities. This role bridges creativity and practicality, translating concepts into detailed drawings and specifications that support efficient manufacturing while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and design excellence.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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• Develop furniture and product designs that meet customer, market, and brand requirements.
• Create detailed design drawings, renderings, and specifications for production.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and sales teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Modify existing designs based on customer feedback, production needs, or material availability.
• Select materials, finishes, and hardware in alignment with design intent and performance requirements.
• Ensure designs meet quality, safety, and durability standards.
• Support prototype development and review samples for design accuracy and quality.
• Maintain organized design files, drawings, and revision documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional meetings.
• Stay current with furniture design trends, materials, and manufacturing methods.
• Assist with customer presentations, approvals, and design-related communication.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to design efficiency and product performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

**Education and Experience

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• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design, or related field preferred.
• Experience in furniture, cabinetry, or woodworking design preferred.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SketchUp, or similar.
• Strong understanding of materials, finishes, and construction methods.
• Excellent attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate design intent clearly to production and engineering teams.

**Physical Requirements

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• Primarily office-based with extended computer use.
• Occasional standing, walking, or bending during shop floor visits or prototype reviews.

**Personal Protective Equipment

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• PPE required when visiting production or shop areas (safety glasses, hearing protection, closed-toe shoes).

**Work Environment

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• Office and production environment with frequent collaboration across departments.
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing noise, wood dust, and equipment during shop visits.
• Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and creative problem-solving.