Industrial Designer

Houtlander; Johannesburg; Presencial; ZAR 300.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Houtlander in Johannesburg is seeking a full-time Industrial Designer to co-develop furniture concepts from initial sketches through to final products, ensuring alignment with the company’s design language and manufacturing capabilities.

You will collaborate with design and production teams, prepare technical drawings, supervise prototyping, and contribute to sustainable, locally produced furniture design that resonates with South African and international markets.

Formación

• Bachelor's or diploma in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software, especially Fusion360 and design visualization tools.
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities in a workshop/studio environment.

Responsabilidades

• Co-develop furniture concepts from sketches through final products.
• Prepare detailed design specifications and technical drawings.
• Oversee prototyping and refine designs based on feedback and testing.
• Contribute to trend research and sustainable, locally focused furniture design.

Conocimientos

Industrial Design

Product Design

Prototyping

Design Thinking

CAD (Fusion360)

Materials & Manufacturing

Communication

Educación

Diploma or degree in Industrial Design/ Product Design

Herramientas

Fusion360

Design visualization tools

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Houtlander is a furniture design and manufacturing business based in Johannesburg, known for high-quality, locally produced furniture. The company has become a recognized name in the South African design community. Houtlander’s initial collection has evolved into a broad range of sought-after pieces found in hospitality, homes, and offices across South Africa and internationally. The company is also gaining recognition in the collectible design arena, with selected pieces featured in leading design galleries around the world. Houtlander offers a creative environment where craft, innovation, and design excellence are central to its work.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Industrial Designer role is based in Johannesburg. The Industrial Designer will be responsible for co-developing furniture concepts from initial sketches through to final products, ensuring alignment with Houtlander’s design language and manufacturing capabilities. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with the design and production teams, creating detailed design specifications, overseeing prototyping, and refining designs based on feedback and testing. The role involves applying design thinking to solve functional and aesthetic challenges, preparing technical drawings and documentation, and supporting continuous improvements in product quality and user experience. The Industrial Designer will also contribute to trend research, material selection, and innovation in sustainable, locally focused furniture design.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Industrial Design and Product Design, with a focus on furniture.
• Candidates should possess skills in Prototyping and Product Development, including creating models, testing usability, and iterating based on feedback.
• Candidates should possess Design Thinking skills, with the ability to balance aesthetics, functionality, manufacturability, and user experience.
• Relevant qualifications such as a diploma or degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software, especially Fusion360 and design visualization tools, and familiarity with materials, finishes, and furniture manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, attention to detail, and capacity to work effectively in a workshop and studio environment.
• Prior experience in furniture or product design, and an interest in South African and global design trends, are beneficial.