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Francis Sultana is seeking a Furniture Designer to join its team in London. Our studio is a unique and innovative space, creating bespoke furniture pieces, furniture collections and interiors in residential and hospitality.

Essential experience of the Furniture Designer:

  • degree or equivalent experience in furniture design
  • three plus years’ of experience working as a furniture designer, ideally minimum one year gained in luxury residential materials/design
  • experience managing/leading a project from conception to completion and QC reporting
  • experience or equivalent working with various suppliers throughout the design and manufacturing process
  • strong conceptual skills
  • experienced in Rhino, Keyshot 7-10 OR V-Ray, Photoshop and InDesign
  • MS office proficient (word, excel and outlook)
  • excellent hand drawing skills is a plus

Position overview:

  • developing a piece of furniture from the creative directors’ water colours/sketches through 2D, 3D and rendering process
  • producing technical details/designs for all hand drawn sketches with input from the creative director
  • to take responsibility for manufacturing procedures, procedures, and specifications with input from the creative director and furniture manager
  • research of specific materials and finishes appropriate to the design/schemes, usage and budget (if applicable)
  • research of specific proportions of details appropriate to the designs by the creative director
  • to liaise where appropriate, with members of the external supplier teams and other associated organisations or companies
  • problem solving to prevent issues arising with manufacturing procedures and specifications with input from the creative director and Furniture Manager
  • further development and understanding of financial aspects of running a design/furniture project on time and on budget
  • understand and able to read space planning, floor finish plans, ceiling plans, elevations, and details
  • attend general meetings with the responsibility of note taking, support and follow up
  • to assist the ordering and maintenance of accessory/furniture stock lists throughout the business
  • write and communicate in a professional manner on all correspondence

Skills:

  • a creative ideas individual who thrives in an exciting studio
  • quick to learn and able to identify the style of a creative director
  • calm and composed under pressure
  • administration and time management skills
  • excellent communication both verbal and written
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