Job Summary The Designer cum Cost Estimator will be responsible for preparing office furniture designs, technical drawings, BOQs, and accurate cost estimates for customized office furniture projects. The role requires close coordination with the Sales, Production, Procurement, and Project teams to ensure technically feasible designs and competitive project costing while maintaining company quality standards and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

A. Design Responsibilities

- Prepare 2D and 3D furniture layouts as per client requirements.
- Develop detailed production drawings for modular office furniture.
- Design workstations, executive cabins, conference tables, storage units, reception desks, partitions, and customized furniture.
- Prepare shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and installation drawings.
- Modify designs based on customer feedback and project requirements.
- Ensure all drawings comply with manufacturing standards.
- Coordinate with architects, interior designers, consultants, and clients regarding design modifications.
- Prepare furniture layout plans based on architectural drawings.
- Optimize material utilization while maintaining product quality.
- Maintain design records and revision history.

B. Cost Estimation Responsibilities

- Prepare accurate project cost estimates based on approved drawings.
- Calculate material requirements (BOQ/BOM).
- Estimate quantities of:
- Plywood
- MDF
- Particle Board
- Laminates
- Veneer
- Hardware
- Steel
- Aluminum
- Glass
- Upholstery
- Accessories
- Estimate labour, machining, fabrication, finishing, packaging, transportation, and installation costs.
- Coordinate with the Purchase Department for material pricing.




- Prepare project-wise costing sheets.
- Maintain standard costing data for all products.
- Suggest cost optimization without compromising quality.
- Analyze project profitability before submission.
- Support the Sales team during quotation preparation.

C. Coordination

- Coordinate with Sales for client requirements.
- Coordinate with Production regarding manufacturing feasibility.
- Coordinate with Procurement regarding material availability.
- Coordinate with Site Engineers for installation requirements.
- Attend project meetings whenever required.
- Assist management during technical presentations.

Technical Skills

- AutoCAD (Mandatory)
- SketchUp
- SolidWorks (Preferred)
- 3ds Max (Preferred)
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- MS Office
- BOQ Preparation
- BOM Preparation
- Cost Estimation
- Quantity Surveying
- ERP/CRM Software (Preferred)

Knowledge Required

- Office Furniture Manufacturing
- Modular Furniture Systems
- Panel-based Furniture
- Metal Furniture
- Ergonomic Furniture Standards
- Material Specifications
- Hardware Components
- CNC Manufacturing Processes
- Production Planning
- Cost Control
- Value Engineering
- Tender Estimation
- Commercial Documentation

Educational Qualification

- Diploma/B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Interior Design, Furniture Design, Production Engineering,



or a related field.
- Certification in AutoCAD or Interior Design will be an added advantage.

Experience

- 38 years of experience in Office Furniture Manufacturing.
- Experience in modular office furniture estimation is preferred.
- Experience in project costing and BOQ preparation is mandatory.

Key Competencies

- Robust analytical and mathematical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good visualization and design capability.
- Strong commercial understanding.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Time management.
- Negotiation support.
- Ability to work under deadlines.
- Team player with a proactive approach.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Accuracy of project estimates.
- Timely submission of designs and cost estimates.
- Cost variance between estimated and actual project cost.
- Material optimization percentage.
- BOQ accuracy.
- Drawing revision frequency.
- Customer approval turnaround time.
- Project profitability.
- Coordination efficiency with Sales and Production.
- On-time completion of assigned tasks.

Preferred Industry Experience

- Office Furniture Manufacturing
- Modular Furniture
- Interior Fit-Out Companies
- Corporate Furniture Projects
- Commercial Furniture Manufacturers
- Workspace Solution Providers

Working Relationships

Internal

- Sales Department
- Production Department
- Purchase Department
- Project Team
- Quality Department
- Accounts Department
- Management

External

- Clients
- Architects
- Interior Designers
- Consultants
- Vendors
- ContractorsRole & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

📌 Interior Designer CUM COST Estimator (Manesar)
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