Furniture Designer (Whole-House Customization)

Job Description

About the Role
We are a furniture manufacturing company based in Addis Ababa, looking for a Furniture Designer to join our team. The role involves on-site measurement, CAD drafting/production drawings, 3D rendering, and following projects from design to production. Recent graduates and junior designers are highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Measurement & Communication: Conduct on-site measurements, understand client requirements, and provide space planning and customization solutions.

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2. CAD Drafting & Detailing: Use AutoCAD to produce floor plans, elevations, detailed drawings, and production cut sheets for whole-house custom furniture, ensuring compliance with factory production standards, work with your own computer.

3. 3D Rendering: Proficiently use 3ds Max, SketchUp, Kujiale, or similar software to create high-quality 3D renderings for client presentations.

4. Drawing Review & Follow-up: Hand over accurate drawings to the production team, follow up on sample making and production, and resolve design/technical conflicts on-site.

5. Documentation: Organize and archive design drawings, material lists (BOM), and client confirmation forms.

6. Language: Excellent English speaking and writing.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).

• Career growth opportunities and skills training.

• Opportunity to work on diverse whole-house customization projects.

Job Requirements

Requirements

1. Education: Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Furniture Design, Industrial Design, Environmental Art Design, or a related field.

2. Software Skills: Proficient in AutoCAD and at least one 3D rendering software (e.g., 3ds Max, SketchUp, Kujiale, Sanweijia).

3. Professional Knowledge: Understanding of furniture structures, materials (MDF, particleboard), hardware, and whole-house customization production processes.

4. Experience: No prior experience required; fresh graduates are welcome. Experience in a furniture factory or custom cabinetry design is a plus.

5. Language: Good English proficiency, able to use English for written communication and daily spoken communication (with Chinese management and local clients). Amharic is a strong advantage.

6. Personal Attributes: Strong communication skills, team player, hardworking, and comfortable working in both factory and on-site environments.

How To Apply

Please send your CV (in English) and a Portfolio (PDF format, including CAD drawings and 3D renderings) to johnxu@originwin.com.cn with the subject line: "Application for Furniture Designer - [Your Name]".