- Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
- Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.
- Apply finishes to objects being crafted.
- Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
- Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture,
Furniture designer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Furniture designers create designs for mass-produced furniture, furniture made in small batches and one-off pieces.
Furniture designers typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.
As a Furniture designer you will typically work freelance / self-employed.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 25,656 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Furniture designer
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25,820 GBP
Average salary for full-time Furniture designer
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25,656 GBP
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25,820 GBP
Salary over time for Furniture designer
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20,878 GBP
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22,347 GBP
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23,132 GBP
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23,957 GBP
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24,223 GBP
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24,166 GBP
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25,656 GBP
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26,343 GBP
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27,656 GBP
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Future outlook for Furniture designers
Very good outlook
11 000+ jobs available
Very good outlook
4% yearly wage growth (on average) 
Balanced outlook
53% chance of automation in the future Furniture designer - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Furniture designer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Furniture designer.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Furniture designer. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Furniture designer interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
