Furniture Research & Development (R&D)

PT. Devonshire Indo Utama; Kota Semarang; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT. Devonshire Indo Utama in Semarang is seeking a seasoned Furniture Designer to lead concept-to-production for furniture lines. You will study market trends, select materials, and drive prototypes through mass production with cross-functional teams.

You will refine technical drawings, BOMs, costs, and tolerances while ensuring aesthetic, functional, durable, and safe outcomes for premium projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Industrial Design, Product Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design, Wood Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in furniture design, product development, furniture engineering, or furniture manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of furniture construction, joinery, wood materials, plywood, veneer, solid wood, MDF, upholstery, hardware, and finishing techniques.
• Proficiency in technical drawing and CAD software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, SolidWorks or equivalents).
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, furniture shop drawings, technical specifications, and product references.
• Understanding of production processes, prototype development, material selection, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Cost understanding and optimization, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new furniture designs and product collections based on market trends and client requirements.
• Research trends, materials, finishes, hardware, and manufacturing techniques.
• Develop prototypes and coordinate with production for mass production feasibility.
• Prepare and review technical drawings, material specs, construction details, and BOMs.
• Evaluate material costs, production processes, and product quality to meet standards and target costs.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, purchasing, production, and QA teams throughout development.
• Conduct prototype evaluations and implement improvements before final approval.
• Ensure products meet client specs, aesthetics, functionality, durability, and safety.
• Explore alternative materials and methods to improve quality, efficiency, and cost competitiveness.
• Maintain development documentation including drawings, specs, samples, and revisions.
• Support development of custom furniture for hotels, commercial, and high-end residential projects.
• Monitor timelines to ensure prototypes and new developments are completed on schedule.

Skills

Furniture construction

Joinery

Wood materials

Plywood

Veneer

Solid wood

MDF

Upholstery

Hardware

Finishing techniques

CAD skills

AutoCAD

SketchUp

SolidWorks

Technical drawings

Drawing interpretation

Cost optimization

Product development

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Communication

Coordination

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

SolidWorks

Job description

Develop new furniture designs and product collections based on market trends, client requirements, and the company’s positioning.

Research furniture trends, materials, finishes, hardware, construction methods, and manufacturing techniques.

Develop furniture prototypes and coordinate with the production team to ensure that designs are feasible for mass production.

Prepare and review technical drawings, material specifications, construction details, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Evaluate material costs, production processes, and product quality to meet required quality standards and target costs.

Coordinate with the design, engineering, purchasing, production, and quality control teams throughout the product development process.

Conduct prototype evaluations, identify design and construction issues, and implement improvements before final approval.

Ensure that products meet client specifications, aesthetic requirements, functionality, durability, and safety standards.

Explore alternative materials and production methods to improve product quality, efficiency, and cost competitiveness.

Maintain product development documentation, including drawings, specifications, sample approvals, and revision records.

Support the development of custom furniture for hotel, commercial, and high-end residential projects.

Monitor project timelines to ensure that prototypes and new product developments are completed on schedule.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Industrial Design, Product Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design, Wood Technology, or a related field.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in furniture design, product development, furniture engineering, or furniture manufacturing.

Strong knowledge of furniture construction, joinery, wood materials, plywood, veneer, solid wood, MDF, upholstery, hardware, and finishing techniques.

Proficiency in technical drawing and CAD software, such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, SolidWorks, or equivalent programs.

Ability to interpret architectural drawings, furniture shop drawings, technical specifications, and product references.

Understanding of furniture production processes, prototype development, material selection, and manufacturing feasibility.

Good understanding of material costing, product costing, and cost optimization.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and product development skills.

Detail-oriented, creative, and innovative, with the ability to translate design concepts into practical, manufacturable products.

Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Ability to manage multiple product development projects and meet deadlines.

Willingness to conduct factory inspections, prototype reviews, and material testing as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a furniture manufacturing company, particularly in wooden indoor furniture

Experience developing furniture for hotels, resorts, commercial projects, or high-end residential markets

Knowledge of export furniture requirements and international quality standards.Experience in mass-production furniture development and custom-made furniture

A portfolio of previously developed furniture products or collections