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Experienced Smart Furniture Product Design & Technical Development Engineer Luxury Upholstered, Solid Wood & Mechanized Furniture DanKen Industries is seeking an experienced smart furniture product design and technical development engineer to help develop custom high-end luxury furniture from concept through production-ready documentation. We need someone with verified experience designing premium upholstered furniture, solid wood furniture, and preferably smart/mechanized furniture. This is not for a basic visual designer only. We need someone who understands furniture construction, manufacturability, production documentation, and how a furniture concept becomes a real product that can be sampled, manufactured, assembled, and repeated in production. Our focus includes sofas, sectionals, recliners, smart sofas, electric recliners, upholstered beds, smart beds, bedroom furniture, home theater seating, solid wood pieces, and other high-end custom furniture. Some products may include electric recline systems, motion mechanisms, adjustable headrests, actuators, motors, LED lighting, USB/Type-C charging, wireless charging, Bluetooth speakers, control panels, wiring systems, service access areas, and other integrated components. We are looking for a furniture product developer with a strong technical and manufacturing mindset — someone who can take reference photos, videos, sketches, inspiration images, or general design direction and turn them into complete furniture designs and production-ready packages. The ideal candidate should be able to work from visuals and limited direction without needing every small detail explained. We need someone who can understand the design intent, develop the concept, improve the structure, identify construction requirements, and create technical documentation for sampling and manufacturing. Key Experience Required The ideal candidate should have strong experience with: - Luxury upholstered furniture design - High-end sofa and sectional design - Recliner and motion furniture design - Upholstered bed and smart bed design - Solid wood furniture design - Furniture frame construction - Upholstery methods and sewing details - Foam, cushioning, springs, webbing, and comfort planning - Load-bearing furniture areas - Internal frame structure - Furniture product development - Design for manufacturing - Production drawings - BOMs and material specifications - Cut lists and CNC files - Assembly process planning - Manufacturing-ready documentation - Sample development support - Furniture factory communication - Mechanism integration into furniture frames - Working with engineers on moving parts, smart components, actuators, or electrical systems Experience with smart/mechanized furniture is strongly preferred, especially products involving electric recliners, actuator systems, motion mechanisms, LED lighting, wiring, speakers, charging modules, or other smart furniture components. Technical Furniture Knowledge Needed This role requires someone who understands how furniture is actually built, not just how it looks. The candidate should understand furniture construction, frame structure, upholstery methods, foam density, cushioning, springs, webbing, comfort, load-bearing areas, production drawings, BOMs, material specs, hardware schedules, fastener requirements, cut lists, CNC files, assembly process, and DFM — design for manufacturing. The candidate should also understand how mechanisms fit into furniture frames and how to coordinate with engineers on moving parts and smart components. The candidate does not need to be a licensed mechanical engineer. However, they should have a technical furniture engineering mindset and understand how to design furniture that can actually be manufactured, upholstered, assembled, costed, and repeated in production. Smart / Mechanized Furniture Requirements Some products will involve mechanisms, electrical components, and smart features. We understand complex mechanism design, actuator engineering, linkage systems, and electrical engineering may require a dedicated mechanical or electrical engineer. However, the furniture designer must still understand how these systems fit into the furniture design. We need someone who can help design around recliner mechanisms, motion systems, actuators, motors, moving sections, brackets, mounting points, reinforcement areas, wiring paths, LED lighting placement, control panels, charging modules, speakers, service access areas, clearances for moving parts, and assembly/installation requirements. The goal is to ensure the furniture design, internal frame, upholstery, mechanism, wiring, and smart components work together as one complete manufacturable product. 3D Renderings / Visuals Ability to create high-quality 3D renderings is a strong plus. We prefer someone who can provide realistic, high-end visuals showing upholstery texture, leather, microfiber leather, velvet, fabric, wood finishes, stitching details, trim details, luxury aesthetics, color/material variations, lifelike 3D / 4K / AI-assisted renderings, realistic lighting/shadows, and room or lifestyle settings if needed. Photorealistic rendering ability is preferred but not required if your technical furniture development and production documentation skills are very strong. Full Deliverables Needed The selected designer should be capable of providing a complete furniture design and production-development package depending on the product and scope. 1. Design Concept, Development & Visual Package - Product design concept and development brief - Reference analysis and design direction - Final exterior furniture design - 3D CAD model - Realistic renderings and view package - Front, side, rear, top, perspective, and detail views - Color, material, and finish direction 2. Upholstery, Comfort & Material Development Package - Upholstery design package - Sewing details and seam layout - Pattern and fabric cutting guidance - Foam, cushion, webbing, spring, and seat-support recommendations - Comfort and ergonomic development notes - Material specification sheet - Fabric, leather, trim, and finish recommendations 3. Frame, Structure & Manufacturing Documentation Package - Internal frame design - Frame construction drawings - Component drawings - Exploded views - Assembly drawings - Cut lists - DXF / CNC cutting files if required - Nested templates and cutting documentation if required - Hardware schedule - Fastener schedule - Full BOM / bill of materials 4. Smart Furniture, Mechanism & Component Integration Package - Mechanism integration notes - Smart component placement notes - LED lighting placement notes - Wiring route / cable routing considerations - Control panel / charging module placement notes - Service access planning - Clearances for moving parts - Assembly and installation considerations for smart components 5. Factory, Sample & Production-Ready Documentation Package - Assembly SOPs - Factory work instructions - Sample-build guidance - Testing and validation recommendations - Packaging recommendations - Final production-ready file package - Revision support for sample development where agreed Not every item will apply to every product, but we are looking for someone capable of supporting complete design-to-production development. Type of Designer We Are Looking For We are looking for someone experienced, detail-oriented, technically strong, creative, practical, manufacturing-minded, comfortable working from visuals and limited direction, able to understand luxury design language, develop original furniture concepts, create production-ready documentation, communicate clearly, work with engineers/sourcing specialists/manufacturers, and support ongoing product development. We are not looking for someone who only creates basic furniture models without construction knowledge. We need someone who understands how furniture is built and how to prepare designs for real manufacturing. Work Volume and Long-Term Opportunity DanKen Industries has a large amount of furniture design and development work planned. This is not a one-time project. For the right designer, there will be continuous work across sofas, sectionals, recliners, beds, smart beds, bedroom sets, home theater seating, and other luxury furniture products. Because we are a new startup, we need someone lean and flexible with compensation in the beginning. We prefer a fair flat-rate structure that allows us to develop multiple products while controlling early-stage costs. As the company grows, samples are approved, production is established, and product development volume increases, there may be room to revisit compensation and create a longer-term working relationship. First Trial Project We would like to begin with one trial project to evaluate workflow, communication, design quality, technical ability, documentation quality, and overall fit. The first trial may involve a smart sofa or recliner-style furniture set with premium upholstery, motion/mechanism considerations, smart component integration, and production-readiness requirements. If the first project goes well, we would like to continue with steady ongoing work. To Apply Please provide: - Examples of luxury furniture designs - Examples of upholstered furniture work - Examples of solid wood furniture work - Examples of smart/mechanized furniture work if available - Examples of production drawings or manufacturing documentation - Examples of BOMs, cut lists, CNC files, or assembly documents if available - Examples of realistic renderings if available - Explanation of your furniture construction and manufacturing knowledge - Your preferred design software - Your general flat-rate expectations - Your availability for ongoing work We are looking for someone experienced, reliable, technically capable, and interested in growing with a startup from the early stage into long-term production.
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With my extensive experience as a Creative Designer, 3D Artist, Animator, and Web Developer, I possess a unique set of talents that make me ideally suited for your project. I have successfully designed and developed various luxury products including furniture. My immense knowledge of furniture construction and manufacturing processes will be crucial in turning your concepts into premium on-sale units. I understand the use of advanced tools and techniques such as ChatGPT, Gemini, HeyGen, Midjourney providing me with edges beyond what standard designers could offer.
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As a multi-skilled Engineer, CAD Designer, and Product Developer, I have the expertise you need for your luxury smart furniture project. My experience extends to high-end upholstered, solid wood, and mechanized furniture design - exactly what DanKen Industries is seeking. I understand the intricacies of furniture construction, manufacturability, and production documentation. I've worked consistently on sofas, sectionals, recliners (including smart ones), upholstered beds (including smart ones), bedroom furniture, home theater seating, solid wood pieces and other furniture items you mentioned.
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Hi, I can help develop your smart furniture products from concept to production-ready CAD, with a strong focus on manufacturability, structural design, and documentation. I have 7+ years of experience in furniture design, product development, and CNC-ready manufacturing drawings. ✔️ Smart furniture & product design ✔️ 3D CAD, assemblies & production drawings ✔️ BOM, cut lists & manufacturing documentation ✔️ STEP, SolidWorks & source files Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.in/u/xabhix Available to start immediately. Could you share the product concepts, reference images, or design specifications for the trial project? Best regards, Abhishek
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Hello there, This is Sajjad Khan. I am an Architect with more than 6 years of experience in my field in Design and Visualization, MEP, Structural etc. I am experienced in Revit, Rhino, Twinmotion, 3ds Max, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, D5 Render and Blender as well. I have recent experience in similar projects also. It’s an interesting project and I am really excited to start working on it. Please Get in Touch with me for further discussion on the project.. Thanks Sajjad Khan
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Hello, I am an experienced furniture product designer with a strong background in luxury upholstered, solid wood, and smart furniture design. I have a proven track record of developing high-end furniture concepts into production-ready documentation. I understand the importance of manufacturability, construction requirements, and creating technical documentation for sampling and manufacturing. Please have a look at our Freelancer portfolio through the links given below. https://www.freelancer.com/u/CreativeDesign50 I have extensive experience in designing luxury upholstered furniture, solid wood pieces, and smart furniture components. My technical expertise and attention to detail make me well-equipped to handle the complexities of this project. Do you have specific preferences for the final file formats for the production-ready documentation? Best regards, Kirandeep K.
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With over 14 years of experience in the mechanical engineering and product design field, I believe I am the perfect fit for your Smart Furniture Product Design & Technical Development Engineer position. As a seasoned designer, I bring a wealth of experience and knowledge in luxury upholstered furniture, solid wood construction, and advanced mechanisms to your organization. My proficiency includes designing upscale upholstered beds, high-end sofas, recliners, smart beds, home theater seating, and more. I possess a unique ability to combine a creative mindset with technical acumen to craft innovative designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and efficient to manufacture. This includes an understanding of not only the design elements but how it is built including frame structure, cushioning mechanics, upholstery methods and sewing details etc. Additionally, I'm well-versed in effective communication with factory teams and working seamlessly with other engineers to develop effective solutions for intricate details of a project -- say smart components or electrical systems. Moreover, my expertise with relevant software tools like SolidWorks and ANSYS will facilitate the production of precise and reliable documentation for production-ready packages.
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Hi there! We can develop your smart furniture from concept to production with engineering-grade CAD, manufacturing documentation, realistic renderings, and DFM-focused product development. Successful smart furniture combines elegant design with robust construction, manufacturability, and seamless integration of mechanical and electronic components for reliable production. Questions ✅ Will you provide concept sketches, reference products, or should the design be developed from scratch? ✅ Does the project include electronics such as motors, wireless charging, or IoT integration? ✅ Which deliverables do you need: CAD models, BOMs, production drawings, CNC files, renders, or complete manufacturing documentation? Check portfolio: www.freelancer.com/u/rvwebfreelancing/mech We will answer all questions and ensure a professional, smooth project process. Ready to begin. Buildtrix Studio
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The real challenge with smart luxury furniture is making the aesthetics, internal structure, upholstery, and integrated mechanisms work as a single manufacturable system. If these elements are developed separately, sampling becomes slow, costly, and difficult to reproduce consistently. I'll transform your design direction into production-ready furniture by developing the frame, upholstery strategy, mechanism integration, CAD models, and manufacturing documentation with DFM in mind. My workflow focuses on creating concepts that factories can actually build and scale. Let's discuss your first trial project and development goals. P.S. I primarily work with SolidWorks for technical product development, allowing me to deliver accurate 3D assemblies, production drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing-ready documentation while coordinating structural, upholstery, and smart component integration.
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Having worked in the field of CAD, industrial, and furniture design for several years, I bring to the table a deep understanding of the various areas this project demands. With an expertise in the software and design tools you've mentioned like AutoCAD, 3DS Max, Revit, Rhino and others, I can provide you detailed designing, 2D/3D modeling and Architectural working drawing that cater specifically to your high-end luxury furniture products. Furthermore, my experience in manufacturing-focused designs perfectly complements your requirement for someone who understands not just the visual aspect but also the construction methods, material specifications, cut lists etc. which are integral to developing premium furniture- an area where I believe my skill set can greatly assist you. Added to this is the ease with which I can work from limited direction without compromising on the quality of deliverables. So no matter how minimalistic your brief might be or how complex technicalities involved , I have got it covered.
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Dear Client, At Vutuk Design and Media, we combine advanced mechanical furniture engineering with rigorous multi-physics simulation and elite, studio-grade commercial asset visualization. Supported by a 15-year background spanning precision mechatronic hardware design, an active multi-printer rapid prototyping laboratory running industrial-grade units, and specialized in-house expertise in non-linear Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Abaqus, our integrated studio floor is uniquely positioned to act as your premium Smart Furniture Product partner. To help us scope your product development and multimedia requirements precisely, we would like to ask: Do you require advanced structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) safety factor or dynamic load-bearing deflection reports within Abaqus to mathematically validate the smart frame’s durability? Are you looking to rapidly test the physical fitment or kinematic movement of the internal linkages before production tooling, and should we execute in-house multi-material 3D print verification runs? Would you like a high-end 3D animated promotional video or digital presentation from our media studio showcasing cinematic exploded views, hidden cable tracks, and custom corporate branding? We invite you to visit our profile and explore our complete mechanical infrastructure engineering, advanced simulation, and commercial media portfolio. Sincerely,
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Hi, there I hope you’re doing well. I’m a Mechanical Engineer with strong experience in SolidWorks, Fusion360, Inventor, product design, 3D modeling, Printing, and manufacturing drawings. I’ve completed many projects as following: • 3D modeling and mechanical design with functions • Detailed engineering drawings and GD&T • Product development from sketches or new concept idea • 3D printing(STL) and Design for manufacturing (STEP) • High qualitied Rendering I can deliver accurate results and fast revisions, and I always maintain clear communication and reliability. I’d be happy to discuss your project details and start immediately. Looking forward to working with you. Best regards
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Hi there, I noticed that you need an experienced furniture product design and technical development engineer to create luxury upholstered, solid wood, and smart furniture from concept through production-ready documentation. I’ve completed fully coordinated furniture development, CAD modeling, manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and photorealistic renderings for similar projects. As a skilled furniture/CAD designer with over 7 years of experience, I specialize in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, 3ds Max, and KeyShot, delivering manufacturable designs, mechanism integration, CNC-ready files, and detailed production packages. I’m happy to share relevant plans and samples upon request. This is my portfolio link: https://www.freelancer.com/u/andrasr69 I am looking forward to work with you. Best regard. Andres
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Hello there! I'm Sumit, and I may be a new face on this platform, but I'm widely versed in all aspects of designing, modeling, and engineering that your project demands. As an experienced 3D artist and creative designer, I've honed my skills extensively throughout my career to be adaptable and resourceful for various projects. Regardless of being relatively new - it provides me with a unique edge. I'm driven by an insatiable curiosity for learning new things and adding value to every task at hand, so I'd love to bring that tenacity to your smart furniture design.
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Hi, I'm Juli, a 3D design specialist. I've read your job description and I’m confident I can help. I have solid experience with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and rendering tools like KeyShot. I focus on precision, fast delivery, and clear communication. I understand the requirements of Smart Furniture Product Design and how to approach it effectively. You can also see similar work on my portofolio. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Juli
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Hello, I reviewed your requirements, and the real challenge is developing luxury furniture that is not only visually refined but also fully engineered for manufacturing, with every structural, upholstery, and smart component working together as a cohesive production-ready product. The frame construction, upholstery methods, mechanism integration, BOMs, manufacturing drawings, and assembly documentation all need to be coordinated from the beginning to ensure the designs can move efficiently from concept to sampling and repeatable production. I have worked on similar furniture product development and manufacturing documentation projects and can share relevant examples, production drawings, and visualization samples once we connect in chat. Also a quick question, have you already selected the recliner mechanisms and smart hardware suppliers, or should those integration requirements be evaluated during the product development process? Best Regards, Muskan
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Drawing from over seven years of experience in video editing, 3D modeling, animation, and rendering, our esteemed team offers a set of complementary skills crucial for your luxury furniture project. As an experienced furniture product developer myself I have a solid understanding of the entire production lifecycle from concept to manufacturing-ready documentation. This includes extensive knowledge of product construction and manufacturability- a key requirement for developing high-end custom furniture such as yours. Notably, we have experience with smart furniture design - precisely the type of integrated gadgets your project seeks to promote. This includes working with actuators, motion mechanisms, LED lighting, wiring systems and other components that make up smart furniture just like you need. Our work in coordination with engineers on moving parts and smart components will certainly be of value in integrating smart features into your ingeniously designed furniture pieces.
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Hello, DanKen Industries, I'm confident in my expertise in CAD/CAM, 3D Rendering, and Mechanical Engineering, which align perfectly with your project's detailed needs for luxury furniture development. My experience includes creating comprehensive production documentation, BOMs, and CNC files for high-end furniture, integrating smart components such as actuators and motors into designs. I excel at transforming concepts from sketches or reference images into detailed, manufacturable designs, ensuring functionality and aesthetic appeal are balanced. I understand the importance of construction, ergonomics, and manufacturing principles behind premium upholstered and solid wood furniture, and I am adept at producing realistic high-quality visualizations that showcase textures, finishes, and fabrics. I am excited about the opportunity to work with you on this innovative project and look forward to supporting your long-term furniture development goals. I can start immediately and am committed to delivering detailed, production-ready packages. Can you share specific details about the smart furniture mechanisms or features you'd like integrated? Thanks, Gourav
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With an established career of over 10 years as a 3D designer and illustrator, I can confidently assure you that I am the ideal choice for your Luxury Upholstered, Solid Wood & Mechanized Furniture project. My extensive experience in furniture design, including luxury upholstered furniture, sofas, sectionals, recliners, and smart/mechanized furniture, has granted me a deep understanding of furniture construction, manufacturability, and production documentation. I believe in maintaining good client communication and adapting to varying needs. That is why I adhere to flexible timing and ensure prompt response at all times. I have a proven track record of meeting deadlines while delivering top-notch results that keep my clients 100% happy. Let's collaborate; together we will turn your creative vision into a reality that the market will absolutely adore!
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Hello, I have extensive experience in mechanical product design, CAD modeling, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and production documentation and I can support the complete development of your luxury furniture products from concept through manufacturing. My approach goes beyond 3D modeling—I focus on creating designs that are structurally sound, manufacturable, and production-ready. I can work from reference images, sketches, or design ideas to develop detailed furniture concepts while considering frame construction, upholstery, assembly methods, material selection, and mechanism integration. I can deliver complete development packages including 3D CAD models, production drawings, exploded assemblies, BOMs, material specifications, frame details, manufacturing documentation, realistic renderings, and prototype support. For smart furniture, I can design around recliner mechanisms, actuators, LED lighting, charging modules, wiring routes, service access, and reinforcement points ensuring every component integrates seamlessly into the furniture structure. I primarily work with **SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, and KeyShot, and I'm available for long-term collaboration. I'm happy to begin with the trial project and establish a reliable workflow for your future product development.
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