Furniture Designer Jobs

15/05/2026

Check out our latest blog post - Top Homeware Designers and Brands for 2026. Interior design trends for this year are currently in the spotlight, with Google searches for ‘burl wood furniture’ soaring by more than 5000% in the past month alone! It’s a sign of the changing homewares sector. The French home decor market alone is worth about 25 billion euros a year.

Consumers are increasingly looking for quality pieces that combine craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. Our latest blog looks at what will define the leading homeware brands in 2026 and features the top designers driving the industry. It also explores the latest interior design trends shaping the collections with practical tips to pick statement pieces. Read more about it here: www.careersindesign.com/blog/top-homeware-designers-and-brands-for-2026

Interior design trends for this year are currently in the spotlight, with Google searches for ‘burl wood furniture’ soaring by more than 5000% in the past month alone! It’s a sign of the changing homewares sector. The French home decor market alone is worth about 25 billion euros a year. Consu...

30/04/2026

Check out our latest blog post ‘How to use retro design stylishly’. Mid-century modern interiors are a fine line between classic style and old-fashioned nostalgia. The style's clean lines and natural shapes will always be popular, but there is a risk of making rooms that feel more like museum exhibits than modern homes. The key is to find a balance between classic pieces and new ones that show how people live today.

We thought we’d ask around to see what the consensus is on how to decorate your home in a mid-century modern style that honours the design principles of the time while still looking modern and liveable. Which furniture pieces to focus on first, how to use colour and materials, and the mistakes that make rooms feel like they're stuck in the past. Read more about it here: www.careersindesign.com/blog/how-to-use-retro-design-stylishly

Mid-century modern interiors are a fine line between classic style and old-fashioned nostalgia. The style's clean lines and natural shapes will always be popular, but there is a risk of making rooms that feel more like museum exhibits than modern homes. The key is to find a balance between classic p...

28/04/2026

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21/04/2026

Senior Interior Designer - Bespoke Joinery, Somerset, £Neg., V04295. Our client is a specialist interior design and bespoke joinery practice, delivering exceptional work across some of the most prestigious private homes in the UK and internationally. Their portfolio spans whole-house design, combining fitted furniture, architectural joinery, and refined interiors that sit effortlessly within historic settings-enhancing, never compromising, the building’s original character. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Interior Designer with a strong architectural sensibility and a thoughtful, detail-driven approach. This is a creatively rich and technically involved role, ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of interior design, architecture and bespoke joinery. You will be transforming early-stage ideas into fully resolved, buildable concepts, ensuring every detail is considered in relation to the architecture, materials, and intended use of the space. Their studio and workshops are based just south of Bristol.

Key Responsibilities are to: Build rich and meaningful design narratives informed by architecture, materials, nature, art and culture; Develop layouts and well-proportioned, functional spaces; Develop detailed furniture and joinery concepts, including moulding strategies; Resolve designs so they sit harmoniously within the architectural context; Oversee specialist elements including metalwork, upholstery, ceramics, glass, and decorative features; Maintain design integrity throughout technical development and production stages.

With a minimum of 5 years’ experience in high-end residential interiors you’ll ideally have experience working with heritage or listed buildings (desirable). A collaborative mindset with experience working in multidisciplinary teams will be needed as well as proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp. You’ll be a strong conceptual thinker with a clear and considered design approach with a high level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Salary is negotiable DOE plus pension scheme, hybrid working, cycle to work scheme, free parking, regular staff socials, 24 days holiday (+ bank holidays (increasing with service)). Please call Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details or simply forward your CV / portfolio to [email protected]. You can also apply via our website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1560

Our client is a specialist interior design and bespoke joinery practice, delivering exceptional work across some of the most prestigious private homes in the UK and internationally. Their portfolio spans whole-house design, combining fitted furniture, architectural joinery, and refined interiors tha...

15/04/2026

Check out our latest blog post ‘How hiring based on skills is becoming more popular’. There is a small, but big change happening in the way businesses hire people. More and more companies are moving away from traditional hiring methods that put a lot of weight on degrees, job titles and years of experience.

Instead, they are using skills-first hiring, which is more practical and open-minded. As sectors change quickly and there aren't enough skilled workers, employers are reevaluating what makes a candidate desirable. Read more about it here: www.careersindesign.com/blog/explore-how-hiring-based-on-skill-is-becoming-more-popular

There is a small, but big change happening in the way businesses hire people. More and more companies are moving away from traditional hiring methods that put a lot of weight on degrees, job titles and years of experience. Instead, they are using skills-first hiring, which is more practical and open...

26/03/2026

Check out our latest blog post - The trend for softer shapes and sculptural furniture. As designers and homeowners move away from the sharp, angular pieces that were popular in the past, sculptural furniture with softer, more natural shapes is changing the look of modern homes. This move toward curved shapes isn't just for looks; in fact, rounded furniture has real benefits for comfort, health and the flow of space.

Biophilic principles and mid-century design ideas are now part of modern furniture design. This makes pieces that feel safer, more inviting and more comfortable to use. These sculptural pieces, like curved sofas and round dining tables, are changing how we live in 2026. Read more about it here: www.careersindesign.com/blog/the-trend-for-softer-shapes-and-sculptural-furniture

As designers and homeowners move away from the sharp, angular pieces that were popular in the past, sculptural furniture with softer, more natural shapes is changing the look of modern homes. This move toward curved shapes isn't just for looks; in fact, rounded furniture has real benefits for comfor...

20/03/2026

Furniture Designer, London, to £45k, V04292. Join a world-leading design studio shaping some of the most prestigious high-end residential and hospitality interiors worldwide. Renowned for creating one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, bespoke collections and interiors, they are expanding their team and seeking an additional Furniture Designer. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of design, collaborating on projects that span from concept to completion.

What You’ll do as a Furniture Designer: Take ownership of manufacturing procedures and specifications; Proactively solve design and production challenges; Produce technical drawings from hand sketches; Interpret space planning, elevations and detailed drawings; Research and specify materials and finishes for projects; Source and manage relationships with new suppliers and manufacturers; Conduct condition and quality control checks; Collaborate with suppliers, workshops, and artists; Generate renders and visualizations.

With a degree (or equivalent) in Furniture Design or related field you’ll have 4+ years’ experience in luxury residential and/or hospitality furniture design. You’ll have a proven ability to manage projects from conception to delivery, including QC reporting and be skilled in MS Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino 3D, and V-Ray. You’ll need a strong understanding of materials and production techniques with a variety of finishes plus excellent communication, teamwork, planning, and multitasking skills. Additional European languages would be a plus.

Salary is £35,000 to £45,000 DOE plus Pension. If this job opening sounds of interest, please call Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your CV / Portfolio to [email protected]. You can also apply via our website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1557

18/03/2026

Furniture Designer, London, to £45k, V04292. Join a world-leading design studio shaping some of the most prestigious high-end residential and hospitality interiors worldwide. Renowned for creating one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, bespoke collections and interiors, they are expanding their team and seeking an additional Furniture Designer. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of design, collaborating on projects that span from concept to completion.

What You’ll do as a Furniture Designer: Take ownership of manufacturing procedures and specifications; Proactively solve design and production challenges; Produce technical drawings from hand sketches; Interpret space planning, elevations and detailed drawings; Research and specify materials and finishes for projects; Source and manage relationships with new suppliers and manufacturers; Conduct condition and quality control checks; Collaborate with suppliers, workshops, and artists; Generate renders and visualizations.

With a degree (or equivalent) in Furniture Design or related field you’ll have 4+ years’ experience in luxury residential and/or hospitality furniture design. You’ll have a proven ability to manage projects from conception to delivery, including QC reporting and be skilled in MS Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino 3D, and V-Ray. You’ll need a strong understanding of materials and production techniques with a variety of finishes plus excellent communication, teamwork, planning, and multitasking skills. Additional European languages would be a plus.

Salary is £35,000 to £45,000 DOE plus Pension. If this job opening sounds of interest, please call Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your CV / Portfolio to [email protected]. You can also apply via our website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1557

Join a world-leading design studio shaping some of the most prestigious high-end residential and hospitality interiors worldwide. Renowned for creating one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, bespoke collections and interiors, they are expanding their team and seeking an additional Furniture Designer. This....

16/03/2026

13/03/2026

Furniture Designer, London, £Neg., V04291. Our client is an innovative and pioneering gallery specialising in original, contemporary furniture design and collectible pieces. Throughout their collaborations, the studio has built a reputation for producing exceptional, unique design pieces using the finest materials and craftsmanship. With an on-site production and technical design studio, they are now seeking a technically minded Furniture Designer to join the team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about contemporary design who enjoys translating artistic concepts into a beautifully crafted sculptural piece of furniture. You will play a key role in delivering gallery collections, working closely with artists, designers and the internal production team.

Responsibilities include: Developing designs from concept through to production; Creating technical drawings, material specifications and component details; Producing and developing prototypes; Working closely with the production and workshop teams; Liaising with suppliers, artists, clients and internal departments; Ensuring designs meet high-quality standards and exacting material requirements.

With 3+ years’ experience within the luxury furniture or collectible design sector you’ll have strong knowledge of furniture construction and materials such as bronze, wood, stainless steel and resin. Proficiency in Rhino for CAD will be needed as well as experience with V-Ray or KeyShot for rendering. Excellent attention to detail and quality standards will also be needed and knowledge of additional European languages would be beneficial.

Salary is Negotiable DOE plus Pension. If this job opening sounds of interest, please call Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your CV / Portfolio to [email protected]. You can also apply via our website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1556

Our client is an innovative and pioneering gallery specialising in original, contemporary furniture design and collectible pieces. Throughout their collaborations, the studio has built a reputation for producing exceptional, unique design pieces using the finest materials and craftsmanship. With an....

12/03/2026

Check out our latest blog post - Pantone Colour of the Year 2026 – Cloud Dancer. Each December, the Pantone Colour Institute reveals its Colour of the Year — a hue that’s meant to capture the cultural mood and influence design, fashion and interiors across the coming 12 months. For 2026, Pantone made a striking choice (PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer), a soft, billowy off-white that’s unlike anything the institute has picked before. Rather than a stark, clinical white, it’s a softer, airy off-white with just enough warmth and subtle tone to feel calm and inviting.

It evokes imagery of drifting clouds, light fabric billowing in a breeze, or sunlight filtered through mist, a colour that suggests peace rather than demands attention. According to Pantone, Cloud Dancer symbolises clarity, serenity and quiet reflection in a world that often feels fast-paced and noisy. It’s intended as a kind of visual “blank slate”, encouraging space for fresh ideas, focus and creativity to take root. www.careersindesign.com/blog/pantone-colour-of-the-year-2026-cloud-dancer

Each December, the Pantone Colour Institute reveals its Colour of the Year — a hue that’s meant to capture the cultural mood and influence design, fashion and interiors across the coming 12 months. For 2026, Pantone has made a striking choice: PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer — a soft, billowy off...