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SalaryMajor job responsibilities:
study, research and plan various styles of furniture design
find ways to improve furniture items already manufactured
stay informed about design trends and developments
select suitable materials, which might include wood, metal, plastic and textiles
discuss designs with clients for custom ordering or with manufacturers
generate sample designs using computer-aided design (CAD), card models, sketches or hard prototypes
use software packages such as AutoCAD, Woodwork for Inventor, SOLIDWORKS and Photoshop
prepare detailed final designs
liaise with craftsmen or production department staff (such as production managers, marketing staff and design engineers) about the process of construction or manufacture
evaluate issues such as pricing
