BDI Furniture
Industrial Designer / Product Development
BDI Furniture, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021
Why Join BDI?
At BDI, we design high‑end, modern furniture that enhances the way people work, live, and entertain. We’re not just another furniture company—we are
design‑driven
and
execution‑focused , ensuring that every product we create is both beautiful and functional.
We believe in
work‑life balance ,
intellectual curiosity , and
continuous improvement . Our team is small but highly skilled, and we expect each person to contribute at a high level. If you thrive in environments where ideas turn into reality, where
you own your projects from development to production , and where
design excellence meets real‑world execution , we’d love to hear from you.
What Makes This Role Exciting?
✔️
Shape the future of BDI’s products
– Your design work will directly impact the next generation of high‑end furniture.
✔️
Work with world‑class suppliers
– Collaborate with top‑tier manufacturers to bring innovative designs to life.
✔️
Be a problem solver
– Engineer solutions that balance beauty, durability, and manufacturability.
✔️
Own your outcomes
– See projects through from sketch to final production, ensuring great ideas become reality.
What Success Looks Like (One Year In)
▪️
Designed & developed multiple market‑ready furniture pieces.
▪️
Mastered BDI’s approach
to designing for both aesthetics and manufacturability.
▪️
Enhanced supplier collaboration , ensuring smooth execution from prototype to production.
▪️
Improved quality & efficiency , identifying and solving design challenges before they reach manufacturing.
Your Responsibilities
▪️ Research market trends and user needs to inform product innovation.
▪️ Generate
high‑quality design concepts
that balance form, function, and manufacturability.
▪️ Prototype and test designs using various materials and methods (woodworking, metalworking, foamcore, etc.).
▪️ Engineer for reality – Optimize material selection, manufacturability, and cost‑efficiency.
▪️ Conduct
design reviews
to proactively mitigate risks before production.
▪️ Collaborate with suppliers to refine prototypes, review samples, and implement quality improvements.
▪️ Create
clear and detailed
3D models and drawings for production.
▪️ Develop and refine
QC checklists and feedback documentation
to ensure final production meets expectations.
▪️ Travel overseas to factories to evaluate and document new samples and production (1–2 trips annually).
The Ideal Candidate Has: Technical Skills
✔️ Bachelor’s Degree in
Industrial Design
✔️
5+ years
in product development & engineering (furniture experience a plus)
✔️
Expertise in 3D CAD software
(Autodesk Inventor & Vault preferred)
✔️ Strong understanding of
manufacturing processes
(wood, metal, glass, finishing techniques)
✔️ Experience with
value engineering ,
FEA analysis , and optimizing material & container yields
✔️ Familiarity with
quality control methodologies
(8D, 5 Why’s, Fishbone Diagrams, FMEA)
Soft Skills
✔️
Driven and self‑motivated
– You take initiative and don’t wait for instructions.
✔️
Clear communicator
– You can explain complex ideas to non‑technical people.
✔️
Detail‑oriented
– You sweat the small stuff and refine until it’s right.
✔️
Resilient & adaptable
– You find solutions, not excuses.
✔️
Analytical thinker
– You make data‑driven decisions and design cost/benefit tradeoffs.
✔️
Cultural awareness
– You know how to work effectively with international suppliers.
What We Offer
▪️ A team that
values intelligence, creativity, and execution
▪️ The opportunity to work on
cutting‑edge furniture designs
▪️ A culture where
good ideas thrive, and great work gets recognized
▪️ A hybrid work model that responds to the needs of our team as well as the needs of the product development process
Ready to shape the future of furniture design? Apply now! To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and portfolio (PDF under 10MB or link to an online portfolio).
BDI
Attn: Human Resources
14954 Bogle Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
hr@bdiusa.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr
design‑driven
and
execution‑focused , ensuring that every product we create is both beautiful and functional.
We believe in
work‑life balance ,
intellectual curiosity , and
continuous improvement . Our team is small but highly skilled, and we expect each person to contribute at a high level. If you thrive in environments where ideas turn into reality, where
you own your projects from development to production , and where
design excellence meets real‑world execution , we’d love to hear from you.
What Makes This Role Exciting?
✔️
Shape the future of BDI’s products
– Your design work will directly impact the next generation of high‑end furniture.
✔️
Work with world‑class suppliers
– Collaborate with top‑tier manufacturers to bring innovative designs to life.
✔️
Be a problem solver
– Engineer solutions that balance beauty, durability, and manufacturability.
✔️
Own your outcomes
– See projects through from sketch to final production, ensuring great ideas become reality.
What Success Looks Like (One Year In)
▪️
Designed & developed multiple market‑ready furniture pieces.
▪️
Mastered BDI’s approach
to designing for both aesthetics and manufacturability.
▪️
Enhanced supplier collaboration , ensuring smooth execution from prototype to production.
▪️
Improved quality & efficiency , identifying and solving design challenges before they reach manufacturing.
Your Responsibilities
▪️ Research market trends and user needs to inform product innovation.
▪️ Generate
high‑quality design concepts
that balance form, function, and manufacturability.
▪️ Prototype and test designs using various materials and methods (woodworking, metalworking, foamcore, etc.).
▪️ Engineer for reality – Optimize material selection, manufacturability, and cost‑efficiency.
▪️ Conduct
design reviews
to proactively mitigate risks before production.
▪️ Collaborate with suppliers to refine prototypes, review samples, and implement quality improvements.
▪️ Create
clear and detailed
3D models and drawings for production.
▪️ Develop and refine
QC checklists and feedback documentation
to ensure final production meets expectations.
▪️ Travel overseas to factories to evaluate and document new samples and production (1–2 trips annually).
The Ideal Candidate Has: Technical Skills
✔️ Bachelor’s Degree in
Industrial Design
✔️
5+ years
in product development & engineering (furniture experience a plus)
✔️
Expertise in 3D CAD software
(Autodesk Inventor & Vault preferred)
✔️ Strong understanding of
manufacturing processes
(wood, metal, glass, finishing techniques)
✔️ Experience with
value engineering ,
FEA analysis , and optimizing material & container yields
✔️ Familiarity with
quality control methodologies
(8D, 5 Why’s, Fishbone Diagrams, FMEA)
Soft Skills
✔️
Driven and self‑motivated
– You take initiative and don’t wait for instructions.
✔️
Clear communicator
– You can explain complex ideas to non‑technical people.
✔️
Detail‑oriented
– You sweat the small stuff and refine until it’s right.
✔️
Resilient & adaptable
– You find solutions, not excuses.
✔️
Analytical thinker
– You make data‑driven decisions and design cost/benefit tradeoffs.
✔️
Cultural awareness
– You know how to work effectively with international suppliers.
What We Offer
▪️ A team that
values intelligence, creativity, and execution
▪️ The opportunity to work on
cutting‑edge furniture designs
▪️ A culture where
good ideas thrive, and great work gets recognized
▪️ A hybrid work model that responds to the needs of our team as well as the needs of the product development process
Ready to shape the future of furniture design? Apply now! To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and portfolio (PDF under 10MB or link to an online portfolio).
BDI
Attn: Human Resources
14954 Bogle Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
hr@bdiusa.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr