Designer – Custom Furniture & Interior Layouts
Job Title: Designer – Custom Furniture & Interior Layouts Location: Nairobi Key Responsibilities Office & Layout Design
- Propose and recommend functional office planning and furniture layouts based on client briefs
Custom Drawings
- Produce accurate, detailed drawings for customized furniture and interior solutions for client presentations and manufacturing, in coordination with the sales team
Cutting Lists
- Prepare cutting lists for all customized designs
Costing
- Prepare costing sheets for all customized designs
Concept Development
- Develop creative design concepts, graphics, and layouts that align with project goals
Client Briefing
- Brief and advise sales consultants and clients on design proposals, formats, production processes, and timelines
Layout Review
- Review final layouts and suggest improvements where necessary
Reports
- Prepare and submit daily reports as required
Documentation
- Maintain organized filing of all design documents and drawings
Academic Qualifications
- KCSE: KCSE Grade B– or higher
- Degree/Diploma: Diploma or Degree in Interior Design, Product Design, or Architecture
- Technical Proficiency:
- Design Software: Skilled in SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Rendering Software: Familiarity with 3D rendering tools such as Lumion, Revit, or V-Ray (added advantage)
- Costing & Quoting: Competence in basic costing and quotation preparation for customized items
Experience
- Industry Background: 2–4 years in a similar role within a furniture manufacturing, interior design, or architectural firm
- Custom Design Experience: Experience in custom product design or furniture layout planning is highly desirable
Soft Skills
- Creativity: Strong creative thinking and concept development abilities
- Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Time Management: Strong time management and reporting discipline
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with sales teams and clients