Product Designer

Gold Coast, AU
Posted 1 month ago

About this role

About the role

We’re looking for a Product Designer to support the design and development of [REDACTED] furniture and homewares collections.

Working closely with our Founder and Creative Director, this role helps translate ideas into technically sound, production-ready designs. You’ll be involved in the process from conceptualisation through to final product, working with materials, drawings and prototypes to bring ideas to life.

[REDACTED] is a design-led brand creating timeless, sculptural furniture and objects for modern spaces. We care deeply about materiality, craftsmanship and considered design - and we value people who take pride in getting the details right.

This is a hands-on role with real involvement in the design process, working closely with the founder and seeing your work move from concept through to finished product.

What you’ll be doing

  • Support the design and development of new furniture and object concepts from initial idea through to production.
  • Work closely with our Director to refine design and construction details with a strong focus on materiality and craft.
  • Develop clear technical drawings and documentation suitable for prototyping and manufacturing.
  • Review construction methods and recommend materials, joinery or methods where needed to improve performance, manufacturability or cost.
  • Create and manage CAD files including 3D models, assemblies, detailed drawings and specifications for suppliers.
  • Apply a strong working knowledge of materials including marble, stone, wood, metals such as stainless steel and brass.
  • Consider structural integrity, tolerances, finishes and production constraints throughout the design process.
  • Liaise with suppliers, fabricators and manufacturers to clarify details and resolve technical challenges.
  • Support prototyping, sampling and revisions through to final production sign-off.
  • Maintain organised design files, drawings and version control across projects.

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong aesthetic judgement with a deep appreciation for proportion, geometry and materiality.
  • Minimum 2yrs experience in furniture, object or industrial design, ideally working on material-led products with a strong technical focus.
  • Proven ability to translate concepts into detailed, production-ready designs.
  • Solid understanding of materials such as stone, marble, timber and metal.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. Rhino, SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar).
  • Comfortable producing detailed technical drawings, dimensions and specifications.
  • Highly detail-oriented with a practical, problem-solving mindset.
  • Strong communicator who enjoys collaborating with designers, suppliers and manufacturers.
  • Experience working with prototypes, samples and production workflows.
  • Ability to balance aesthetic intent with engineering constraints and cost targets.
  • Organised, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities as projects evolve.
  • Bachelors Degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical or Furniture Engineering (or equivalent experience) is a plus.

Recommended Skills for this Position

Prototyping
Visual Design
Design Communication
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Iterative Design
Ideation Techniques

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