Furniture Designer Architect

CITYFURNISH; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A leading furniture rental provider in India is seeking a creative Furniture Architect to manage the complete design process of furniture products. The successful candidate will work closely with teams to create innovative and functional designs, ensuring quality and cost efficiency. Experience in furniture design, coupled with a degree in a relevant field and proficiency in design tools like AutoCAD, is essential. Join us to influence modern interior solutions in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of relevant experience in furniture design or interior-related roles.
• Strong knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, and furniture construction.
• Good understanding of costing and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative and functional furniture products aligned with current market trends.
• Develop concepts from sketch to final product, ensuring usability and aesthetics.
• Work closely with vendors and internal teams to convert designs into production-ready products.
• Prepare detailed costing for each product, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising quality.
• Create detailed CAD drawings and technical specifications.

Skills

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Furniture Design / Interior Design / Architecture / Product Design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

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