Product & Industrial Design (Furniture)

JAC Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Product & Industrial Designer for a furniture manufacturer in Senawang, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in furniture design, with strong skills in CAD (particularly SolidWorks). Responsibilities include developing innovative designs, leading a junior team, and creating detailed technical drawings. A good communication ability is essential, and candidates must have the legal rights to work in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in designing, preferably within the furniture industry.
• Hands-on experience in designing and manufacturing furniture.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Chinese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and enhance existing furniture products.
• Lead the R&D junior team for innovative concepts.
• Create detailed 2D/3D drawings using CAD tools.

Skills

CAD (SolidWorks) proficiency

Sketching and technical drawing

Communication skills

Hands-on experience in furniture design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Product Design or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Company and Job Overview

Our client is a furniture manufacturer, and the ideal candidate for this Product & Industrial Design is having a strong skill in CAD (SolidWorks) for furniture design. Working location is in Senawang, fully onsite basis.

Responsibilities

• Design & Innovation - Apply broad industrial and product design skills to develop new and enhance existing furniture products for various markets.
• Concept Development & Team Leadership - Lead the R&D junior team in generating innovative concepts to improve product functionality and aesthetics.
• Design Evaluation & Strategy - Assess and recommend design factors such as materials, cost, production methods, ergonomics, safety, sustainability, and market trends to ensure strategic alignment.
• Technical Design & CAD Execution - Provide technical guidance in creating detailed 2D/3D drawings and diagrams using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks), including fit, clearance, and interference checks.
• Collaboration & Documentation - Coordinate with internal departments and clients throughout the product realization process, manage design documentation, and support special projects while ensuring confidentiality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, or a related field, with 3–5 years of experience in designing, preferably within the furniture industry.
• Strong ability to sketch and produce detailed technical drawings, with solid proficiency in CAD software — especially SolidWorks.
• Hands-on experience in designing and manufacturing furniture using materials such as metal, steel, wood, and plastic, with a good understanding of their properties and applications.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with customers and cross-functional teams. Proficiency in English and Chinese as an added advantage.
• To be considered for this role, the relevant rights to work in Malaysia are required. Candidates who require work pass need not apply.