Product Designer

Shivalik Furniture; India; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Shivalik Furniture is seeking a highly skilled Furniture Product Designer to lead design innovation for residential and commercial products. The ideal candidate combines aesthetic excellence with functional design and a deep understanding of modern lifestyles.

You will oversee everything from concept to showroom, including product design and material strategy. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field and significant experience in the furniture industry are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in furniture product design.
• Portfolio showcasing successful launches across various furniture categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of new furniture collections.
• Work with sourcing teams on material selection.
• Conduct design research and trend analysis.
• Translate user needs into furniture experiences.

Skills

Furniture ergonomics

3D Modeling

Trend Sensitivity

Material Mastery

Technical Drawings

Manufacturing Knowledge

Communication

Design Thinking Mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Furniture Design, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

Keyshot

Blender

Unreal Engine

Job description

Role Overview : We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Furniture Product Designer to lead design innovation across residential and commercial product lines. The ideal candidate blends aesthetic excellence, functional design thinking, and material intelligence — with a deep understanding of modern lifestyles, manufacturing techniques, and sustainability. This role is central to shaping the next generation of LOFY products — from concept to showroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Design & Innovation : Lead the design of new furniture collections — from sketches to 3D models and prototypes — based on emerging lifestyle trends and customer preferences.
• Material & Finish Strategy : Work closely with sourcing and production teams to select appropriate materials, finishes, and joinery techniques for durability, aesthetics, and cost-efficiency.
• Design Research : Conduct global benchmarking, trend analysis, and ergonomics research to drive innovation in product categories.
• Customer-Centric Approach : Translate user needs into thoughtful furniture experiences — blending comfort, form, function, and emotion.
• Prototyping & Sampling : Oversee prototyping with factory teams, ensuring first samples meet both design vision and production feasibility.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with factory heads, marketing teams, and brand managers to align product designs with positioning and brand language.
• Showroom & Digital Alignment : Ensure designs translate effectively across physical displays and 3D/virtual representations (for ecommerce, Unreal Engine, AR/VR, etc.).
• Sustainable Design : Integrate sustainability principles across product lifecycles — from raw material selection to modularity and recyclability.

Key Skills:

• Design Expertise : Strong foundation in furniture ergonomics, joinery, modular design, and user lifestyle mapping.
• 3D Modeling : Proficiency in software such as SolidWorks, Rhino, AutoCAD, or Fusion 360. Bonus: experience with rendering tools like Keyshot, Blender, or Unreal Engine.
• Trend Sensitivity : Eye for design trends in global and Indian contexts — from Japandi and Bauhaus to contemporary Indian minimalism.
• Material Mastery : In-depth knowledge of wood, laminates, veneers, metals, fabrics, and new-age composites.
• Technical Drawings : Ability to create detailed technical specifications and BOMs for production and QC teams.
• Manufacturing Knowledge : Practical understanding of CNC processes, carpentry, PU polishing, and modular production systems.
• Communication : Ability to clearly present concepts and rationale through mood boards, prototypes, and client walkthroughs.
• Design Thinking Mindset : Experience in human-centered design and iterative product development.

Qualifications:

• Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Furniture Design, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, or related field from reputed institutes (e.g., NID, CEPT, MIT ID, JJ School).
• Experience : 8–10 years in furniture product design, with a portfolio showcasing successful launches across categories like sofas, beds, wardrobes, modular kitchens, office furniture, etc.
• Preferred : Prior experience in working with premium Indian or global furniture brands. Exposure to D2C, modular retail, or OEM settings is a plus.