Furniture Design Intern

You will be joining Standard Furniture Mart (SFM), a design-led custom woodworking shop based in Dehradun that specializes in crafting detailed furniture for residential and hospitality clients. At SFM, we merge craftsmanship with contemporary design concepts to produce pieces that are both timeless and distinctive. **Role Overview:** - Create mood boards, sketches, 2D CAD drawings, and 3D models - Contribute to design development for residential and hospitality projects - Explore materials, finishes, ergonomics, and construction techniques - Work closely with our carpenters to understand manufacturability and joinery - Assist in developing a furniture collection that aligns with SFM's design language - Prepare client presentations and design documentation - Assist with cataloguing, photography, and documentation of finished pieces - Participate in day-to-day tasks supporting design execution and workflow **What will you learn:** This internship aims to be immersive, practical, and growth-focused. Throughout your internship, you will gain insights into: - Custom furniture design, prototyping, and execution processes - Working understanding of joinery, construction, and workshop workflows - Collaboration with craftsmen to solve design-to-execution challenges - Balancing design aesthetics with functionality and feasibility - Professional communication with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams - Real-world project management including timelines, revisions, and quality control **Qualifications Required:** - Final-year student in Product Design / Furniture Design / Interior Design / Industrial Design - Strong interest in furniture design and material exploration - Proficiency in AutoCAD (mandatory), plus one 3D tool (SketchUp / Rhino / Fusion) - Ability to sketch quickly and communicate visually - Good sense of proportion, materials, and aesthetics - Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to work hands-on with the workshop - A portfolio demonstrating solid design thinking and fundamentals **Skills That Will Help You Stand Out:** - Genuine passion for wood and handcrafted furniture - Interest in Indian design language, heritage, or contemporary styling - Proficiency in photography, content creation, or catalogue design (bonus) *Note: Additional details about the company were not provided in the job description.*,