Junior furniture developer

Critical Playground LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aman Interiors, based in London, is seeking a junior furniture developer to drive production-ready design development from the design team through to final fabrication. You will produce precise 3D models, technical packages and documentation, and work closely with manufacturers to ensure feasibility and quality.

The role requires strong 3D modelling skills, knowledge of furniture construction and a proactive attitude to solve production challenges while upholding Aman’s refined aesthetic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or equivalent in furniture design, product design, industrial design or related discipline.
• Strong portfolio showing furniture detailing, materiality and production understanding.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed furniture models using SolidWorks for production-ready files.
• Create technical drawings, specs, renders and docs for review and production.
• Translate 3D designs into detailed technical packages for prototyping and manufacturing.
• Review shop drawings for accuracy and design integrity.
• Collaborate with external manufacturers to resolve technical issues and feasibility.
• Review material samples and select appropriate options.
• Coordinate with design, product and procurement teams and suppliers.
• Assist in prototyping and production sample development to refine details.

Skills

Strong portfolio

Production understanding

Team collaboration

Creative problem solving

English communication

Education

Degree in furniture/industrial/product/interior design

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

KeyShot

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

AutoCAD

MS Office 365

Job description

Aman Interiors is seeking an ambitious and talented junior furniture developer to join its London-based team.

Role overview

Reporting to the product developer, the role will focus on the development of furniture from the design team through to final production. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating furniture pieces that reflect Aman’s commitment to quality, refinement, proportion, materiality and timeless design.

This role requires a developer with strong technical capability, excellent 3D modelling skills and an understanding of furniture construction, detailing and manufacturing processes. The candidate must be able to technically resolve production-ready designs, while ensuring each piece remains aligned with Aman’s brand ethos and aesthetic standards.

The successful candidate will be working closely with internal teams, external manufacturers and suppliers to deliver market-ready furniture of the highest standard.

Key responsibilities

Technical design and product development:

• develop detailed furniture models using SolidWorks, ensuring robust, accurate and production-ready 3D files
• produce technical drawings, specification sheets, renders and supporting design documentation for internal review and external production
• translate 3D designs into detailed technical packages suitable for prototyping, manufacturing and final production
• review shop drawings, ensuring technical accuracy, design integrity and alignment with Aman Interiors’ standards
• support the product developer to work closely with external manufacturers to resolve technical issues and ensure manufacturing feasibility
• review, select and control material samples provided by manufacturers and suppliers
• collaborate with the design teams to overcome design, engineering and production challenges
• support the development of prototypes and production samples, ensuring design details are refined and executed to the required standard

Project coordination and documentation:

• support the technical design process for assigned furniture pieces, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met
• maintain clear and accurate design documentation from concept development through to installation or final production
• prepare and support tracking documents, including Excel spreadsheets for product codes, design status, materials, specifications and supplier information
• coordinate effectively with internal design, product and procurement teams, as well as external manufacturers and suppliers
• ensure all design outputs are organised, clearly communicated and suitable for internal review, client presentation and supplier execution

Required skills and experience:

• minimum of one to two years’ experience in furniture development, ideally within the luxury furniture, interiors, hospitality or residential sector
• a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in furniture detailing, materiality and production
• proficiency in SolidWorks is essential, including surface modelling and the creation of detailed, production-ready technical drawings
• experience developing furniture prototypes, technical execution and market-ready production
• strong foundational understanding of furniture construction, materials and production processes, paired with a proactive drive to investigate how things are built and solve technical challenges
• proficiency in Rhino, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, and Microsoft Office 365
• AutoCAD skills are advantageous
• strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple furniture design projects simultaneously
• experience preparing specification sheets, technical drawings, renders, product codes and design documentation
• assisted in coordinating documentation, design assets and specifications shared with external manufacturing partners and suppliers
• experience in the interior design sector is advantageous

Personal attributes:

• highly motivated, proactive and solution-oriented
• able to think creatively while working within technical, budgetary and production constraints
• comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• willing to take ownership of work and go the extra mile where required
• strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• clear and confident communicator, with excellent written and verbal English
• curious, adaptable and willing to learn across all stages of the design and development process
• passionate about luxury furniture, interiors, design and craftsmanship

Qualifications:

• degree or equivalent qualification in furniture design, product design, industrial design, interior design or a related discipline is preferred
• a strong portfolio is required and must demonstrate furniture design capability, technical development and production understanding
• fluency in English, both written and verbal, is required