Furniture Designer Architect

About Cityfurnish:

Cityfurnish is a leading provider of furniture and appliance rentals, offering affordable and flexible solutions to individuals and businesses. We aim to revolutionize the way people furnish their spaces with high-quality products and customer-centric services. Join us and contribute to shaping the future of the furniture rental industry!

Job Overview

Cityfurnish is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Furniture Architect who will be responsible for end-to-end furniture design, development, and costing, along with a strong understanding of interior aesthetics and space planning.

The ideal candidate should be able to conceptualize, design, and execute furniture that is functional, durable, cost-efficient, and aligned with modern interior trends, especially keeping in mind rental usage and high durability requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Furniture Design & Concept Development

• Design innovative and functional furniture products aligned with current market trends.
• Develop concepts from sketch to final product, ensuring usability and aesthetics.
• Create designs optimized for durability, reusability, and ease of maintenance.

Product Development & Execution

• Work closely with vendors and internal teams to convert designs into production-ready products.
• Oversee sampling, prototyping, and product development cycles.
• Ensure product quality, structural strength, and finish standards.

Costing & Material Planning

• Prepare detailed costing for each product, including:
  • Raw materials
  • Manufacturing costs
  • Logistics and installation costs
• Optimize designs to ensure cost efficiency without compromising quality.

Interior Design & Space Understanding

• Apply interior design principles to ensure furniture aligns with different space requirements.
• Suggest layout improvements and furniture combinations for better space utilization.
• Keep track of design trends, customer preferences, and usability patterns.

Technical Drawings & Documentation

• Create detailed CAD drawings and technical specifications.
• Maintain proper documentation for design, dimensions, and materials.

Vendor & Site Coordination

• Coordinate with vendors, carpenters, and manufacturers for execution.
• Conduct site visits to ensure proper installation and resolve on-ground issues.

Product Improvement

• Analyze existing products and suggest improvements in:
  • Design
  • Durability
  • Cost
  • Customer experience

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Furniture Design / Interior Design / Architecture / Product Design.
• 1–4 years of relevant experience in furniture design or interior-related roles.
• Strong knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, and furniture construction.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, or other design tools.
• Good understanding of costing and budgeting.

Skills Required

• Strong design thinking and creativity
• Good understanding of interior aesthetics and space planning
• Analytical mindset for costing and optimization
• Attention to detail
• Strong coordination and execution skills

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing startup environment
• End-to-end ownership of product design and development
• Exposure to real-world furniture manufacturing and scaling operations
• Collaborative and innovative work culture