Senior Furniture Designer

Showroom; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Vesta, a luxury interiors brand, is seeking a Senior Product Designer to translate merchandising’s creative direction into production-ready furniture, lighting, textiles, and décor across multiple categories.

Reporting to the VP of Merchandising, you will collaborate with Product Development, Sourcing, and Manufacturing to move concepts from concept through production with strong attention to detail and timelines.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in furniture or home product design within luxury sectors.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating original furniture and home product design work.
• Experience designing across multiple home categories preferred.
• Understanding of furniture construction, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with overseas and/or domestic manufacturers.
• Ability to balance creative design with technical execution and production realities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CAD software, and product specification development.

Responsibilities

• Design proprietary furniture and home product collections across upholstery, case goods, lighting, textiles, rugs, and accessories.
• Translate direction, trend research, and inspiration into original concepts.
• Develop & present sketches, renderings, technical drawings, specifications, and design presentations.
• Prepare detailed development packages including dimensions, materials, finishes, and construction direction.
• Report to Merchandising and collaborate with Product Development, engineers, and manufacturing partners.
• Participate in prototype reviews, finish approvals, and product revisions.
• Maintain development timelines and support seasonal launch schedules.
• Ensure designs are executable within manufacturing parameters.

Skills

Furniture design

Portfolio

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication

Overseas/domestic manufacturing

Production feasibility

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD software

Product spec development

Job description

Position Overview

Vesta is seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Senior Product Designer to support the development of proprietary furniture, lighting, textiles, and décor collections across all product categories.

Reporting to the VP of Merchandising, this role will translate merchandising’s creative direction, conceptual inspiration, and brand aesthetic into original, production-ready designs. The Senior Product Designer will also work closely with cross-functional partners in Product Development, Sourcing, and Manufacturing teams to support execution from concept through production.

The ideal candidate combines strong aesthetic sensibility with technical product knowledge and a deep understanding of luxury furniture and interiors. This individual should be highly collaborative, solutions-oriented, and comfortable creating a high volume of design work within fast-moving timelines.

Experience within the luxury design industry is required with exposure to retail, staging, and/or hospitality & contract furniture markets strongly preferred.

This position offers a salary range of $120,000–$150,000, based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

• Design proprietary furniture and home product collections across upholstery, case goods, lighting, textiles, rugs, and accessories

• Translate merchandising direction, trend research, and conceptual inspiration into original product concepts
• Develop & present sketches, renderings, technical drawings, specifications, and design presentations
• Prepare detailed product development packages including dimensions, materials, finishes, and construction direction

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Report directly to and collaborate closely with the Merchandising team throughout the design and development process
• Partner with Product Development and interface with engineers and manufacturing partners as needed to support production feasibility, quality standards, and cost objectives
• When applicable, participate in prototype reviews, sample evaluations, finish approvals, and product revisions
• Help maintain product development timelines and support seasonal launch schedules

Technical Product Knowledge

• Maintain strong understanding of furniture construction, upholstery methods, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Apply technical knowledge to ensure design concepts are executable within manufacturing parameters
• Support communication between design intent and production execution across internal and external partners

Trend & Market Research

• Research and monitor competitive landscape across luxury interiors, staging, retail, hospitality, and contract trends
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Vesta’s proprietary product aesthetic

• 5–8+ years of experience in furniture or home product design within luxury retail, interiors, hospitality, or contract sectors
• Strong portfolio demonstrating original furniture and home product design work
• Experience designing across multiple home categories preferred
• Understanding of furniture construction, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Experience working with overseas and/or domestic manufacturers
• Ability to balance creative design with technical execution and production realities
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CAD software, and product specification development

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Vesta is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.