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Designer – Custom Furniture & Interior Layouts


Job Location:

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 1-3years
Posted: 28 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Designer Custom Furniture & Interior Layouts
Location: Nairobi

Key Responsibilities

Office & Layout Design
Propose and recommend functional office planning and furniture layouts based on client briefs

Custom Drawings
Produce accurate detailed drawings for customized furniture and interior solutions for client presentations and manufacturing in coordination with the sales team

Cutting Lists
Prepare cutting lists for all customized designs

Costing
Prepare costing sheets for all customized designs

Concept Development
Develop creative design concepts graphics and layouts that align with project goals

Client Briefing
Brief and advise sales consultants and clients on design proposals formats production processes and timelines

Layout Review
Review final layouts and suggest improvements where necessary

Reports
Prepare and submit daily reports as required

Documentation
Maintain organized filing of all design documents and drawings

Requirements
Academic Qualifications
KCSE: KCSE Grade B or higher
Degree/Diploma: Diploma or Degree in Interior Design Product Design or Architecture
Technical Proficiency: Design Software Skilled in SketchUp Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop InDesign)
Rendering Software: Familiarity with 3D rendering tools such as Lumion Revit or V-Ray (added advantage)
Costing & Quoting: Competence in basic costing and quotation preparation for customized items

Experience
Industry Background: 24 years in a similar role within a furniture manufacturing interior design or architectural firm
Custom Design Experience: Experience in custom product design or furniture layout planning is highly desirable

Soft Skills
Creativity: Strong creative thinking and concept development abilities
Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills
Time Management: Strong time management and reporting discipline
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with sales teams and clients


Required Education:

Academic Qualifications KCSE: KCSE Grade B or higher Degree/Diploma: Diploma or Degree in Interior Design Product Design or Architecture Technical Proficiency: Design Software: Skilled in SketchUp Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop InDesign) Rendering Software: Familiarity with 3D rendering tools such as Lumion Revit or V-Ray (added advantage) Costing & Quoting: Competence in basic costing and quotation preparation for customized items