Furniture Designer

Role Overview

We are looking for a Furniture & Light Designer
who can translate Studio December's bold, culture-led design philosophy into iconic pieces across furniture, lighting, and spatial objects. The role combines
product design, material innovation, prototyping, vendor collaboration, and aesthetic storytelling
. You will design pieces that are functional, luxurious, and rooted in craftsmanship — built for India and the world.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Design & Development

• Conceptualize and design furniture pieces
(chairs, tables, consoles, storage, accent furniture, outdoor furniture).

• Design
lighting products
(pendants, floor lamps, table lamps, sconces, ceiling systems).

• Create
sketches, CAD drawings, 3D models
, and detailed product specifications.

• Develop
moodboards, material boards
, and concept narratives for each collection.

• Ensure every product reflects the brand's language: modern, culturally inspired, and globally relevant.

2. Prototyping & Technical Detailing

• Build detailed technical drawings, renderings, and manufacturing-ready blueprints
.

• Work closely with vendors, artisans, and workshops to
convert concepts into prototypes
.

• Conduct material testing, structural checks, and quality reviews.

3. Vendor Coordination & Production Oversight

• Work with wood, metal, upholstery, ceramic, and lighting vendors
across India.

• Ensure correct implementation of finishes, joineries, wiring standards, safety norms, and quality.

• Travel to factories/workshops when needed for QC and approvals.

• Maintain BOMs (Bill of Materials), production timelines, and cost sheets.

4. Collaboration with Internal Teams

• Work closely with interior stylists, sourcing teams, and the private-label product team.

• Support Studio December's B2B styling and sourcing projects with custom designs.

• Coordinate with brand, content, and photo teams for launch assets and storytelling.

5. Research & Innovation

• Stay updated on global furniture & lighting trends
, materials, and technologies.

• Introduce new ideas: modular systems, sustainable materials, Indian craftsmanship reinterpretations, experimental finishes, LED innovations, etc.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Proven experience in furniture design or lighting design
.

• Proficiency in
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Fusion 360, or SolidWorks
.

• Strong understanding of
materials
: wood types, metals, ceramics, fabric, glass, rattan, cane, stone, etc.

• Knowledge of
manufacturing processes
: joinery, welding, casting, moulding, polishing, wiring, fixture engineering.

• Ability to create
high-quality 3D renders
and present concepts clearly.

• Strong sense of aesthetics, balance, proportion, and space.

• Ability to multitask, manage timelines, and work across multiple projects.

Personality & Cultural Fit

• Obsessive attention to detail.

• Loves form, texture, light, and experimentation.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, design-first, founder-led company.

• Curious, proactive, solutions-driven.

• Comfortable working with artisans and manufacturers.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's in Furniture Design / Product Design / Industrial Design
.

• 2–6 years of relevant experience (flexible depending on portfolio strength).

• Strong portfolio showcasing
furniture + lighting work
.

Location

Mumbai, with travel to factories, vendor units, and project sites as needed.

What We Offer

• Work in one of India's most design-forward homeware and styling companies.

• Opportunity to create signature collections
under Hello December's private label.

• Fast growth, high ownership, and exposure to high-impact design projects across India.

• A chance to build India's next global home & lifestyle brand.