25 Aug
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LE FLEUR STUDIOS
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Gold Coast
25 Aug
LE FLEUR STUDIOS
Gold Coast
Job Description
We're looking for a Product Designer to support the design and development of Fleur Studios furniture and homewares collections.
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Working closely with our Founder and Creative Director, this role helps translate ideas into technically sound, production-ready designs. You'll be involved in the process from conceptualisation through to final product, working with materials, drawings and prototypes to bring ideas to life.
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Fleur Studios is a design-led brand creating timeless, sculptural furniture and objects for modern spaces. We care deeply about materiality, craftsmanship and considered design - and we value people who take pride in getting the details right.
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This is a hands‐on role with real involvement in the design process, working closely with the founder and seeing your work move from concept through to finished product.
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What you'll be doing
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Support the design and development of new furniture and object concepts from initial idea through to production.
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Work closely with our Director to refine design and construction details with a strong focus on materiality and craft.
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Develop transparent technical drawings and documentation suitable for prototyping and manufacturing.
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Review construction methods and recommend materials, joinery or methods where needed to improve performance, manufacturability or cost.
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Create and manage CAD files including 3D models, assemblies, detailed drawings and specifications for suppliers.
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Apply a strong working knowledge of materials including marble, stone, wood, metals such as stainless steel and brass.
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Consider structural integrity, tolerances, finishes and production constraints throughout the design process.
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Liaise with suppliers, fabricators and manufacturers to clarify details and resolve technical challenges.
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Support prototyping, sampling and revisions through to final production sign-off.
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Maintain organised design files, drawings and version control across projects.
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What we're looking for:
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Strong aesthetic judgement with a deep appreciation for proportion, geometry and materiality.
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Minimum 2yrs experience in furniture, object or industrial design, ideally working on material-led products with a strong technical focus.
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Proven ability to translate concepts into detailed, production-ready designs.
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Solid understanding of materials such as stone, marble, timber and metal.
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Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. Rhino, SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar).
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Comfortable producing detailed technical drawings, dimensions and specifications.
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Highly detail-oriented with a practical, problem-solving mindset.
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Strong communicator who enjoys collaborating with designers, suppliers and manufacturers.
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Experience working with prototypes, samples and production workflows.
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Ability to balance aesthetic intent with engineering constraints and cost targets.
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Organised, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities as projects evolve.
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Bachelors Degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical or Furniture Engineering (or equivalent experience) is a plus.
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📌 Product Designer (Gold Coast)
🏢 LE FLEUR STUDIOS
📍 Gold Coast