Furniture Designer

Careers In Design (Recruitment) Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension and life assurance

On-site restaurant and coffee shops

Free parking and shuttle bus

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Furniture Technologist to join a recognized furniture retailer. You will develop new product ranges ensuring quality and compliance from concept to launch. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of furniture materials, relevant manufacturing experience, and a passion for product design. This full-time role offers benefits like 25 days holiday, pension, and on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of furniture materials and construction.
• Passion for creating durable, comfortable products.
• Awareness of sustainability and innovative materials.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new products to meet legal and performance standards.
• Provide technical guidance throughout development.
• Identify new materials and improvement opportunities.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams for documentation.
• Monitor range performance and support seasonal reviews.

Skills

Understanding of furniture materials

Knowledge of testing and ergonomics

Experience in furniture manufacturing

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Experienced Recruiter for the interior, furniture, product and lighting design sectors.

We have an opportunity for you to join one of the UK’s most recognised fashion and home retailers.

Their Furniture Technology Team ensures every product in the Home Range - from cushions and curtains to dining tables and sofas - meets exceptional standards for design, performance, and quality. This team are now looking for an Assistant Furniture Technologist to support innovation and excellence across their growing living room furniture collection.

The Role

Here you’ll use your technical expertise to help develop new ranges that meet quality, safety and value standards. From concept to launch, you’ll ensure designs are commercially sound, compliant and built to last.

Key responsibilities include:

• Evaluating new products to meet legal, safety and performance standards
• Providing technical guidance throughout development and launch
• Identifying new materials, trends and improvement opportunities
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to ensure documentation and approvals
• Monitoring range performance and supporting seasonal reviews

About You

• You’ll have a solid understanding of furniture materials and construction, with a passion for creating products that combine durability, comfort, and style.
• Knowledge of woods, metals, plastics and textile materials
• An understanding of testing, ergonomics and manufacturing processes
• An awareness of sustainability and innovative materials
• Experience in furniture manufacturing, product development or retail technology

What’s on Offer:

• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays with the chance to buy more
• Pension, life assurance and Sharesave scheme
• On-site restaurant, coffee shops, nursery and staff shop
• Free parking, shuttle bus and digital GP service

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design

Industries: Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing and Retail