About the Role We are seeking a technically strong and detail-oriented Furniture Exterior Designer to lead the development of exterior components for upholstered furniture. This role goes beyond styling—you will drive material selection, engineering of soft goods, and performance of all visible surfaces to ensure durability, manufacturability, and quality. You'll play a key role in bridging design intent with real-world production and long-term product performance. What You'll Do Design and engineer exterior components for upholstered furniture, including covers, cushions, seams, trims, and finishes Select and specify materials such as fabrics, leathers, foams, batting, and stitching methods based on durability, cost, and performance requirements Develop detailed specifications for upholstery construction, including seam types, stitch patterns, tolerances, and fit standards Collaborate closely with frame design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure proper fit, function, and assembly Evaluate materials for wear resistance, colorfastness, comfort, and cleanability Support prototyping, sample reviews, and product validation to ensure designs meet quality and performance standards Troubleshoot production and field issues related to upholstery, materials, or fit and provide corrective solutions Optimize designs for efficient cutting, sewing, and assembly processes Ensure compliance with company quality standards and relevant industry performance requirements What We're Looking For 2+ years of experience in furniture design, upholstery engineering, or soft goods product development Strong knowledge of upholstery construction techniques, including sewing, patterning, and material behavior Understanding of materials such as textiles, leather, foam, adhesives, and support components Experience creating detailed product specifications and technical documentation Ability to work with CAD or patterning software (e.g., Gerber, Lectra, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on product performance and durability High attention to detail and quality standards Nice to Have Experience in upholstered furniture manufacturing or mass production environments Knowledge of fabric testing standards (abrasion, pilling, tensile strength, etc.) Familiarity with cut-and-sew optimization and material yield improvement Exposure to supplier/material sourcing and qualification processes Experience with cost engineering and product lifecycle improvements Why Join Us Work for a leading global manufacturer of Motion and Stationary home products Play a key role in improving product durability, quality, and customer satisfaction Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams Hands-on involvement from concept through production and field performance Competitive compensation and benefits with opportunities for growth Work Environment This position combines design/technical office work with hands-on involvement in prototyping and time on the production floor. Regular interaction with materials, sample builds, and manufacturing processes is expected.

Pay:

From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person