Furniture Designer

Job Description

About Fabuliv

Fabuliv is a design-led furniture and home dcor brand known for handcrafted, solid-wood piecesthat blend timeless craftsmanship with modern living. Our collections span beds, dining sets, sofas, storage, lighting, and dcor accents. We partner with skilled artisans to deliver hand-carved and hand-painted finishes, durable construction, and thoughtful design at fair prices. As a fast-growing omnichannel brand with Experience Stores and a robust online presence, our purpose is to help customers create warm, beautiful homes through honest materials, sustainable practices, and exceptional service.

Role Description

We're hiring a Furniture Designer to take products from concept to productionbalancing design intent, ergonomics, materiality, and manufacturability. You'll collaborate closely with merchandising, production, QC, and vendors to deliver beautiful, reliable, and cost-effective furniture at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Concept to Prototype

- Research trends, consumer insights, and brand direction; develop mood boards and design concepts.
- Create hand sketches, 3D models, and photorealistic renders for reviews.
- Translate concepts into detailed technical drawings and spec packs.

Engineering & Documentation

- Produce production-ready drawings (2D/3D), exploded views, tolerances, and assembly instructions.
- Define CMF (color, material, finish) specs; select hardware and fittings.
- Build complete BOMs; estimate costs with clear margin targets.
- Materials & Manufacturing
- Design for mixed media: solid wood, engineered boards (ply, MDF), metal, upholstery, cane/rattan, glass, stone, and laminates/veneer.
- Apply practical joinery and DFMA principles (e.g., knock-down construction, CNC, turning, welding, upholstery).
- Optimize designs for durability, stability, and ease of assembly/packaging.

Prototyping, Testing & Quality

- Work with factory and external vendors to build prototypes and samples.
- Conduct fit/finish checks, load/ergonomic tests, and approve golden samples.
- Iterate quickly based on feedback from QA, production, and customers.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Align with supply chain on vendor capabilities, lead times, and feasibility.
- Support retail/online teams with product details, imagery briefs, and installation guides.

Sustainability & Compliance

- Specify responsible materials and finishes where feasible.
- Ensure compliance with safety, stability, and regulatory standards for furniture.
- Continuous Improvement
- Reduce cost without compromising quality through smart engineering.
- Identify process improvements (fixtures, jigs, packaging design, standard components).

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Furniture Design, Industrial/Product Design, or equivalent.
- 3+ years of furniture design experience (residential preferred).
- Strong portfolio showcasing concepting, CAD, prototypes, and shipped products.
- Proficiency in:
- CAD: AutoCAD and either SolidWorks, Rhino, or Fusion 360
- 3D/Visualization: SketchUp; KeyShot or Blender for rendering
- Graphics: Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Documentation: Excel/Sheets for BOMs and costings
- Solid understanding of:
- Wood science (movement, grain, joinery), engineered boards, and metal fabrication.
- Upholstery fundamentals (frames, foam densities, fabric/leather behavior).
- Joinery (mortise & tenon, dowel, dovetail, finger joints) and knock-down hardware.
- Ergonomics, stability, and packaging for transit/drop tests.
- Soft skills: clear communication, ownership, attention to detail, vendor coordination, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.