Product Designer - Furniture

Riadco 2000

Generating concept designs using computer-aided design (CAD), 3D modelling, card models, free hand sketches or hard prototypes.

Using software packages such as Rhino, Solid works, AutoCAD, sketch Up, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Preparing detailed final design package.

Preparing rendered design photo images and presentations.

Keeping informed about design trends and developments.

Studying, researching and planning various styles of furniture design.

Evaluating issues such as pricing and fixing costs, fashion, purchasing, safety, materials and manufacturing methods and techniques.

Using various tools to complete projects from raw materials to finished furniture items.

Attending workshops, seminars and training on various types of manufacturing and furniture design.

Selecting suitable materials, which might include wood, metal, plastic and textiles.

Liaising with craftsmen or production department staff, such as production managers, marketing staff and design engineers, about the process of construction or manufacturing.

Obtains approval from the design committee, or authorized company officials, and originates scale or full-size drawing, using drawing instruments.

Finding ways to improve furniture items already manufactured.

Prepares detailed final designs to be ready for manufacturing.

Collect product data.

Preparing final product design pack.