Paris, France
Senior furniture designer – project and collection
at Laplace
Laplace is seeking a senior furniture designer – project and collection to join its team in Paris.
Laplace is urgently looking for a motivated, talented and ambitious furniture designer with a minimum of five years’ of professional experience in a luxury or high-end environment to work in its Paris office on high-end interior residential projects.
Candidates will assist our project managers and senior architects in our high-end interior design projects and should be excellent team players.
Key responsibilities:
- collaborate in the design and development of furniture tailored to diverse architectural projects
- generate furniture designs in both 3D and 2D formats
- showcase proactive initiative by introducing innovative concepts and solutions, leveraging your designer prowess
- work in synergy with the architecture and FF&E departments to ensure coherence in aesthetics, functionality, and dimensions across project deliverables
- uphold proposals that align with ergonomic principles and manufacturability feasibility
- monitor production processes: validate shop drawings, prototypes, and material samples
- collect and verify quotes
- ensure quality control through photo or workshop visits
- assist the architecture and FF&E teams
- participate in project meetings, effectively communicating with the creative director to grasp project requirements and objectives
- provide on-site installation support
- maintain a keen awareness of the agency’s expectations and priorities
- adhere to production schedules to ensure timely project delivery
- assist the head of furniture design in developing the furniture line
- ensure aesthetic and technical consistency across all designs is achieved
Profile:
- demonstrate strong collaborative approach with peers
- demonstrate ability to manage workload independently and meet project deadlines
- proactive approach and creative relevance in design development
- excellent technical skills and knowledge of production processes
- solid understanding of materials, finishes, and furniture typologies
- meticulous attention to detail
- high level of motivation and energy
- passion for architecture and art
- curiosity and openness to exploration
Software proficiency:
- expertise in Rhinocéros software for both 3D and 2D design
- experience with Enscape for rendering purposes
- proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Suite
- knowledge of project management tools and Pack Office
- knowledge of SketchUp is advantageous
- basic knowledge of AutoCAD is appreciated
Employment requirements:
- EU passport
- lives in Paris or able to relocate at short notice
- fluent in English and French, Spanish would be a plus
- ready to start ASAP
Please send us an email on [email protected] or [email protected] with your CV and folio (PDF format only).
Salary: Undisclosed