Furniture Designer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A specialist who pursues the functionality and beauty of furniture through design, drafting, prototyping, and evaluation.
Description
Furniture designers are experts who design furniture tailored to users' needs and spatial characteristics. Taking into account constraints of materials and manufacturing processes, they create drawings using sketches or 2D/3D CAD, produce prototypes, and verify functionality and aesthetics. They collaborate with diverse stakeholders such as clients, interior designers, and woodworkers, while considering costs and manufacturing methods to advance product commercialization. In recent years, knowledge of sustainable materials and digital fabrication technologies has become essential.
Future Outlook
Expected to increase in specialization due to growing demand for luxury and custom-made furniture, and utilization of sustainable materials and digital fabrication technologies.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Excellent aesthetic sense / Good team player / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Assistant Designer → Furniture Designer → Senior Designer → Design Manager → Brand Director
Required Skills
Recommended Skills
3D Printing / Communication Skills (English) / Sustainability Knowledge / User Research
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision in dimensions and finishes is required. |
| Communication Skills | Necessary for coordinating requirements with clients and manufacturers. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To create unique furniture designs. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn about new materials and manufacturing technologies. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- Interior Coordinator
- Interior Designer
Aliases
- Furniture Designer
- Product Designer
Related Jobs
- Interior Designer
- Product Designer
- Woodworker