Our company is a supplier of contract furniture - in particular seating - for public spaces across Australia. We're a family business established over 30 years, comprising a close-knit team of 30 staff.

We design, manufacture and install contract-quality, fit-for-purpose joinery and furniture to projects nationally, delivering forward-thinking solutions with a strong emphasis on client satisfaction.

Now we're looking for the next member of our team as we continue to expand and evolve.

The role:

We're looking for a talented mid-to-senior level designer to join and head our in‑house design team. This is a hands‑on and end‑to‑end design role where you will closely work with our in‑house tradespersons - timber joinery, metal fabrication and upholstery - to realise designs for our clients, transforming ideas from concept stage through to delivery.

Whether you're a mid-level designer aspiring to move up to the next level in project ownership or a senior designer looking for a role where crafting solutions which combine fit‑for‑purpose and value‑engineered outcomes is key, then we're keen to hear from you.

You’ll be:

Working with our management team and our clients, contributing to product development, producing detailed CAD models, and technical drawings and specifications, right through to production‑ready design detailing - supported by other less‑experienced designers and draftspersons who will ultimately answer to you.

Exploring processes and materials and identifying means to improve and streamline on‑range designs and processes, working with the production team to prototype and test designs, materials, and methods towards improving both client and company outcomes.





We’re looking for either:

- Mid-level
- 3‑5 years experience in a similar or adjacent industry
- Proficiency in Solidworks
- Valuable understanding of materials, techniques, and processes across timber joinery, metal fabrication, upholstery, finishing disciplines
- Experience with preparing drawings for CNC programming
- Hands‑on experience working in joinery and furniture
- Senior‑level
- 6+ years experience in a similar or adjacent industry
- A high level of proficiency in Solidworks
- Deep knowledge of materials, techniques, and processes across timber joinery, metal fabrication, upholstery, and finishing disciplines
- Significant experience with CNC workflows, drawing preparation the programming process
- Experience in CNC machining across a range of joinery materials
- Extensive hands‑on experience working in joinery and furniture
- The ability to contribute to the design strategy of the business
- Willingness to mentor junior design staff

You’ll thrive here if:

- You’re genuinely excited by the design process and how things are made
- You’re comfortable both leading design and having honest conversations with skilled tradespersons
- You have a strong understanding of technical drawings and great documentation skills
- You take pride in your work across all project, small to large

We offer:

- A competitive salary commensurate to your experience
- An office‑based role (well‑appointed brand new open‑plan offices in south eastern Melbourne) with some flexibility in working arrangements
- A courteous and caring environment and a friendly and collaborative team
- Real ownership of projects from brief to delivery

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