Luxury Furniture Production Designer (CAD/CAM)

Design Observer Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Observer Group is seeking a Production Industrial Designer for a luxury furniture brand in Chicago, to translate creative concepts into production-ready furniture and hardware. The role blends design and engineering, working with the design team to develop new processes and improvements for existing lines.

The candidate will produce CAD/CAM programs, prepare SolidWorks drawings, and collaborate across prototyping, vendor sourcing, and material research for high-end furniture and objects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design or higher.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial or furniture design engineering, ideally with high-end/luxury furniture and hands‑on prototyping or fabrication experience.
• Demonstrated ability to move fluidly between digital modeling and physical model/prototype making.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Document and organize dimensioned and rendered 3D concepts in a shared file system; update drawings and modifications through all phases of development.
• Assist with the Schedule of Materials and Bill of Materials (BOM); conduct CMF (color, material, finish) research.
• Program CAD/CAM for CNC fabrication (3- and 4-axis).
• Produce SolidWorks drawings for approval on in-house orders; work with the product team to create 3D models and renderings.
• Maintain computer filing systems for all CAD/CAM and rendering programs.
• Support product development of furniture and objects — including cast, formed, and fabricated items — through concept development, hand‑sketched renderings, vendor and material research, mock‑up development, and design documentation.
• Organize and take notes in prototype production meetings; track follow‑up schedules.
• Assist the in‑house production team with rapid prototypes and full‑scale models (both hand‑built and CNC‑built parts); modify drawings as needed and engineer process improvements and solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Photoshop

Blender

KeyShot

CAD/CAM for CNC

Job description

Design Observer Group is seeking a Production Industrial Designer for a luxury furniture brand in Chicago, to translate creative concepts into production-ready furniture and hardware. The role blends design and engineering, working with the design team to develop new processes and improvements for existing lines.

The candidate will produce CAD/CAM programs, prepare SolidWorks drawings, and collaborate across prototyping, vendor sourcing, and material research for high-end furniture and objects.