Furniture Designer Needed – Luxury Round Mah Jong Table & Side Table Collection

**Project Type:** Fixed Price | Design & Product Development **Category:** Industrial Design / Furniture Design / Product Design About the Project We are a new American Mah Jong lifestyle brand inspired by the relaxed sophistication of California living. We are looking for a talented furniture designer to research, conceptualize, and develop a unique collection of **round Mah Jong playing tables and coordinating side tables**, crafted primarily from solid White Oak. Our vision is to create beautiful, functional furniture that feels at home in a sophisticated living space—not traditional gaming furniture. The designs should be timeless, distinctive, thoughtfully engineered, and suitable for production by skilled wood furniture manufacturers in the United States. Design Direction We envision a collection that embodies: - **California-inspired elegance:** Warm, inviting, refined, and effortlessly stylish. - **Timeless design:** Beautiful furniture that complements both traditional and contemporary interiors. - **Natural materials:** Primarily solid White Oak, showcasing the beauty of the wood grain. - **Thoughtful functionality:** Designed specifically for American Mah Jong players, balancing comfort, accessibility, and practical gameplay. - **Distinctive details:** Unique design elements that establish a recognizable AmeriMahj furniture aesthetic. - **Coordinated collection:** A round playing table accompanied by complementary side tables for drinks, snacks, and personal belongings. We want the designer to bring fresh ideas and creative thinking to the project rather than simply execute a predetermined concept. Scope of Work **Phase 1 – Research & Concept Development** - Research existing premium Mah Jong tables, gaming tables, and luxury furniture. - Identify opportunities for innovation in aesthetics, functionality, and player experience. - Explore appropriate table dimensions, heights, seating arrangements, and practical considerations for American Mah Jong. - Present mood boards, design inspiration, and initial creative directions. **Phase 2 – Furniture Design** - Develop 2–3 original design concepts for a round Mah Jong playing table. - Explore coordinating side table designs that complement the main table. - Consider functional features such as tabletop surface, stability, legroom, player comfort, and practical use. - Refine the selected concept based on feedback. **Phase 3 – Production-Ready Design** - Create detailed 3D models and photorealistic renderings. - Prepare dimensioned technical drawings suitable for review by furniture manufacturers. - Recommend materials, finishes, construction methods, and joinery details. - Develop specifications to support prototype production and manufacturing cost estimates. Deliverables - Research findings and inspiration boards - 2–3 initial table design concepts - Coordinating side table concepts - Final approved furniture designs - Photorealistic 3D renderings - Dimensioned technical drawings - 3D CAD files in editable formats - Material and finish specifications - Manufacturing recommendations Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who: - Has experience designing premium wood furniture. - Has a strong portfolio demonstrating original, sophisticated furniture designs. - Understands furniture construction and manufacturing considerations. - Has experience working with solid hardwoods, ideally White Oak. - Can balance creative aesthetics with functionality and production feasibility. - Is comfortable researching competitors and developing original design solutions. - Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively. Experience designing game tables, dining tables, or furniture for American manufacturers is a plus. To Apply Please include: 1. Examples of original furniture designs you have developed, particularly tables or solid wood furniture. 2. A brief description of your experience preparing furniture designs for manufacturing. 3. Your approach to researching and developing an original furniture collection. 4. Your estimated timeline and fixed-price quote, ideally broken down by project phase. **Important:** We are looking for original, proprietary designs developed exclusively for us. All final approved designs, drawings, and associated intellectual property must be assigned to our company upon payment. We are excited to collaborate with a designer who can help establish a distinctive furniture collection for our growing brand.