Furniture Designer | Jardan

Full Time
Melbourne VIC
Posted 7 months ago

Who we are :
Since 1987, Jardan has been deeply connected to the Australian way of life. Its collaborative design and manufacturing approach and ongoing commitment to sustainable production have made it a leader in this field.

We drive the simple mission of making beautiful and inspiring furniture and lighting pieces for people’s homes, along with a curated collection of homewares. From humble beginnings with only eight staff, we have now grown to a team nationwide of over 220 today.

What we are looking for :
We are seeking a Furniture Designer to join our Design team. Based at our Scoresby HQ and reporting to the Head of Design, you will be a creative individual who is passionate about sustainable product development. Ideally you will be degree qualified in a related area or have relevant work history in manufacturing.

What the role entails : 

  • Contribute to and participate in all product development stages (initial concept, development, testing and production)
  • Assist with creating custom and standard 2D CAD range drawings for internal teams and external clients (suppliers)
  • Create models and components using 3D CAD software
  • Assist with technical problem solving
  • Use 3D Rendering software to model and create visual representations of new and existing pieces
  • Liaise with suppliers regarding quoting, prototyping and production
  • Liaise with Production, Engineering and R&D departments on requested design changes
  • Assist in all areas of furniture design development and implementation for manufacture
  • Coordinate all design changes for standard products with internal teams
  • Assist Sales Teams with queries on design changes, product specifications and marketing requests
  • Maintain website with render generation, material creation and model uploads
  • Develop and project manage protypes and ensure fit, form, function, design intent and pricing are met

 

What we provide :

We are proud of our people what their individual talents are, and we reward our people right from the very beginning. We will provide you with:

  • Beautiful work spaces
  • A collaborative team across HQ, Production and our Showrooms
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous staff discounts on both furniture and homewares
  • Refer a friend payment incentive on applicable roles
  • Development and training opportunities

 

How to apply :  

Please email your resume to Sacha McLennan, People and Culture Manager, at sacha.mclennan@jardan.com.au or click “Apply Now”

 

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Jardan acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which our workplaces are located. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities.

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