CTS 18600 - Industrial Designer (Furniture) – JHB North

Your responsibilities will be the following: 

• Develop furniture concepts, product ranges and design solutions, with specific consideration to engineering, aesthetics, and sustainability.
• Produce sketches, renderings, 3D CAD models, and technical drawings for product development and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with the production, procurement and sales teams to ensure designs are efficiently manufacturable, cost-effective, and commercially viable.
• Create and maintain accurate product documentation, including specifications, BOMs, assembly instructions, and revision records.
• Participate in prototyping, testing, and product refinement processes.
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to source components and improve product quality and cost efficiencies.
• Ensure products comply with ergonomic, safety, and any relevant international quality and durability standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance, production efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Contribute to product presentations, marketing visuals, and customer-facing design material where required.