Furniture Designer

Company: Della Luxury Products
Job Title: Furniture Designer
Location: Lonavala, Maharashtra
About the Company
Della Luxury Products is one of Indias leading upcoming high-end luxury interior product supply companies for Homes, Offices and Hotels. The company caters to architects, builders, interior designers and design enthusiasts with a comprehensive portfolio including Indoor Outdoor Furniture, Lighting, Sanitaryware, Faucets, Vanities, Tiles, Flooring, Wall Cladding, Kitchens, Doors, Mirrors, D cor, Tableware, Furnishing and Nursery.
Della Luxury Products is highly vertically integrated, covering product development, design, manufacturing, sourcing, warehousing and distribution through company-owned facilities and a network of experienced suppliers.
Job Summary
We are looking for a creative and experienced Furniture Designer to join our Product Designing team in Lonavala.
The candidate will be responsible for designing and developing furniture for commercial and high-end luxury residential projects, taking products from concept and benchmarking through prototyping, detailing, approvals and final production.
Roles Responsibilities
- Identify and develop furniture ranges aligned with target-market requirements and brand positioning.
- Research international furniture trends, materials, finishes and manufacturing techniques.
- Develop furniture concepts based on project requirements, customer expectations and market trends.
- Take furniture projects from concept development and benchmarking to prototyping, technical detailing, approval and production.
- Prepare sketches, mood boards, storyboards, design presentations and product concepts.
- Create detailed 2D drawings, 3D models, renders and technical specifications.
- Select appropriate materials, finishes, hardware and construction techniques.
- Work closely with junior designers, engineers, production teams and external vendors.
- Guide and supervise junior designers throughout the product-development process.
- Coordinate with PPC, Production, Purchase, Quality and Sourcing teams to resolve design and manufacturing challenges.
- Develop cost-effective solutions without compromising design, quality or functionality.
- Review prototypes and pre-production samples and ensure they meet approved design specifications.
- Conduct factory and vendor visits to inspect prototypes, samples, finishes and production quality.
- Identify manufacturing challenges and provide practical design solutions.
- Ensure furniture designs meet requirements related to ergonomics, functionality, durability and safety.
- Maintain proper documentation of drawings, specifications, revisions, samples and approvals.
- Manage multiple design projects and ensure timely completion of development activities.
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to understand market feedback and customer requirements.
- Contribute to the development of new furniture collections for Della Luxury Products.
- Ensure consistency in design language, detailing, materials and finishes across product collections.

Job Expectations:

Prerequisites
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Strong conceptualization and visualization skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to translate ideas into clear design concepts and presentations.
- Ability to lead design projects from concept to completion.
- Strong supervisory and team-management skills.
- Strong understanding of furniture materials, construction and manufacturing.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Exposure to international luxury furniture brands and global design trends.
- Strong understanding of ergonomics, proportions and functionality.
Education Experience
- Masters Degree in Furniture Design, Product Design, Interior Design or a related discipline from a recognized institute.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in furniture design and product development.
- Strong experience in designing furniture for home and office environments.
- Experience with high-end luxury residential, commercial or hospitality projects will be an advantage.
- Strong portfolio showcasing furniture design and product-development projects.
- Strong knowledge of design techniques, materials, finishes and furniture manufacturing.
- Strong proficiency in 2D / 3D design software.
- Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exposure to international branding and global design standards will be preferred.
Software Skills
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- 3ds Max
- Rhino / SolidWorks or equivalent
- V-Ray / Corona or equivalent rendering software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator / InDesign

Minimum Qualification: Masters/ Bachelors Degree in Furniture Design, Product Design, Interior Design or a related discipline from a recognized institute. Minimum Job Experience: 5-7 Years Reporting to: Director Travel: Yes