Furniture Designer

About Fabuliv

Fabuliv is a design-led furniture and home décor brand known for handcrafted, solid-wood pieces—that blend timeless craftsmanship with modern living. Our collections span beds, dining sets, sofas, storage, lighting, and décor 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 production—balancing 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.

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).
  

• 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.