Technical Designer

Job Title: Technical Designer (Furniture)

Role Overview

As a Technical Designer at Stax, you will act as the crucial link between our design team and manufacturing partners. You are responsible for transforming creative concepts into detailed, production-ready technical specifications. Your primary goal is to ensure that every piece of furniture we produce is aesthetically aligned with our brand, structurally sound, cost-effective, and manufacturable at scale.

Core Responsibilities

Design Translation:

Collaborate with creative designers to interpret sketches and design briefs, converting them into precise 2D/3D technical drawings and CAD models.

• Technical Documentation: Produce comprehensive production packages, including dimensioned elevations, sections, assembly details, and bill of materials (BOM).
• Feasibility & Engineering: Analyze designs for structural integrity, material optimization, and manufacturing efficiency. Identify potential production bottlenecks or assembly issues early in the development cycle.
• Prototyping & Quality Control: Oversee the fabrication of prototypes. Test for comfort, durability, and functionality. Document necessary design adjustments post-prototyping to ensure final production units meet Staxs high-quality standards.
• Collaboration: Act as the technical point of contact for manufacturers, vendors, and internal project managers. Provide clear, actionable feedback to ensure design intent is maintained during the production process.
• Compliance:Ensure all furniture designs comply with relevant safety regulations, ergonomic standards, and industry codes.

Key Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in furniture design, industrial design, or technical joinery/cabinetry.
• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino, or SketchUp). Experience with CAM software is a plus.
• Material Knowledge: Deep understanding of furniture materials, including various wood species, metalwork, upholstery, panels, and composite materials.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of furniture manufacturing techniques, joinery, and assembly processes.
• Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to foresee manufacturing challenges and provide creative engineering solutions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with designers and factory teams.

Tips for Customization

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