Industrial Designer (Furniture)

CTS 18600 - Industrial Designer (Furniture) – JHB North

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Job Ref

CTS 18600 - Industri..

Date posted

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

R30,000 – R50,000 CTC PM

SUMMARY

Industrial Designer (Furniture) – JHB North

POSITION INFO

Employer Description

This is a manufacturer of high-end office furniture

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.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Diploma or Degree in Industrial Design or related field.

Skills

• 3–5 years’ experience in industrial design within furniture manufacturing or a related industry.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Fusion, SolidWorks, or similar experience creating technical drawings and production documentation.
• Good understanding of furniture manufacturing processes, materials, hardware, and construction methods.

Benefits

• TBC