Furniture Designers

Students should obtain as much experience in the field as possible by participating in summer internships, co-ops, and part-time jobs at furniture design firms.

Furniture designers need artistic ability and must be able to visualize and work in three dimensions. Aside from being creative, you should be able to work well both independently and as part of a team. It helps to be persistent and tough-minded to accept criticism of your designs. Good verbal communication skills will help you communicate with clients, builders, and production workers.