Furniture Designer

King Living, Inc.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freshly brewed coffee

Onsite parking with EV charging

Employee discounts

Collaborative culture

Job summary

King Living is seeking an experienced furniture/product designer to lead end-to-end design from concept through to production and launch. You will collaborate with manufacturing, R&D, and marketing to turn ideas into market-ready products across global markets.

You bring 5+ years in furniture/industrial design, a strong sense of materials and proportion, proficiency in CAD, and a hands-on approach to design through fabrication. Willingness to travel to facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in furniture, industrial or product design.
• Strong design judgement with materials, proportions and detail.
• Proficient in CAD and able to refine design through development.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead furniture projects from concept to production and launch.
• Collaborate with Design, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial and Marketing.
• Develop sketches, CAD models, prototypes and production-ready solutions.

Skills

5+ years in furniture design

Strong eye for design

Proficient in CAD

Manufacturing fluency

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Willing to travel

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Location: Design & Support Centre, Sydney, NSW, AU

Date Posted: 07 October 2026

The King Difference

At King Living, designers are involved from concept through to production and launch. Working directly with our vertically integrated manufacturing teams, you will see ideas move from sketch and prototype to finished product — with the opportunity to influence every stage.

What You Will Own

End-to-End Design

Lead furniture projects from concept through to production and launch, balancing innovation, manufacturability and commercial outcomes.

Manufacturing Collaboration

Work directly with manufacturing teams to develop sketches, CAD models, prototypes and production-ready solutions.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Present ideas confidently and work across Design, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial and Marketing to maintain momentum and product vision.

Who You Are

You will likely come from a furniture, industrial or product design background, with exposure to manufacturing and end-to-end product development. Most importantly, you bring strong design instinct, commercial awareness and a drive to challenge the ordinary.

You are a furniture or product designer with strong instincts, manufacturing fluency and the drive to see your work through from concept to launch.

• 5+ years' experience in furniture, industrial or product design


• A strong eye for design, proportion, detail, materials and contemporary living


• Strong design judgement with the confidence to make informed decisions and maintain momentum


• Proficient in CAD software — able to develop, communicate and refine design solutions throughout the product development process


• Solid understanding of industrial design processes, manufacturing methods and product development methodologies


• Able to move quickly without compromising quality or attention to detail


• Excellent stakeholder management skills — comfortable managing upwards, downwards and across an organisation


• Collaborative, approachable and highly effective in cross-functional teams


• Willing to travel to manufacturing facilities and suppliers as required

AI at King Living

King Living is actively embracing AI across the business to remove friction, increase visibility and accelerate decision making. We are looking for designers who are curious, open-minded and excited by the opportunity to use AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, automate repetitive tasks and create more time for creative thinking and innovation. You do not need to be an AI expert — but you should have the mindset and willingness to adopt new tools that help us move faster and work smarter.

Why People Join King Living — And Stay

An Iconic Australian Brand

Since 1977, King Living has challenged conventional furniture design through innovation, engineering excellence and a commitment to creating products built to last — with a global reach that puts your work in homes around the world.

The Full Design Journey

Be involved from first sketch through to launch — working directly with vertically integrated manufacturing and development teams at a pace rarely found in the furniture industry.

Real Creative Impact

See your ideas prototyped, refined and brought to life quickly — on products that reach customers across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, the USA, China and Thailand.

AI-Forward Environment

Work within a business actively embracing AI and emerging technologies — with the tools, support and culture to help you work smarter and focus more on what matters most.

Daily Perks

Freshly brewed coffee from our onsite barista — every day.

Convenience

Complimentary onsite parking at our Design & Support Centre, including EV charging facilities.

Generous Discounts

Employee and family & friends discounts on our full premium product range.

Collaborative Culture

Join a team that values craftsmanship, innovation and ambitious thinking — and backs talented people to shape the future of the brand.

About King Living

King Living is a family-owned Australian design company with a global footprint and a reputation for innovation, craftsmanship and timeless design. Everything we do is guided by four values: Passion. Integrity. Collaboration. Innovation. These are not words on a wall — they shape how we lead, create and grow.

Our hiring decisions are based not only on experience and skills, but on mindset, attitude and alignment with our values.

King Living is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, sexuality, religion, colour, gender identity or parental status.

Motivated by ownership, pace and the opportunity to create products that make a genuine impact? We'd love to hear from you.