Design Coordinator – New York

Join our creative team in New York and bring bespoke joinery to life on world-class projects as a Design Coordinator for a leading luxury brand.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, technically strong Design Coordinator to join our New York team. In this role you will be embedded in the full project lifecycle – working alongside the Project Manager and Technical Designer from kick-off through close-out. You will be responsible for translating design intent into precise technical drawings for production and installation, coordinating across departments, and serving as the critical link between our NYC team and the company's manufacturing facilities in Europe.

The work is detailed, collaborative, and uncompromising in its standards.

Location:

New York showroom/office

Working hours:

We are open to full or part time applicants.

This role is equal parts technical and collaborative. The ideal candidate is a maker – someone who has worked with their hands, understands how things are actually built, and brings that fabrication intelligence to everything they draw.

• Hands-on workshop or bench joinery experience - required. You must understand the fabrication process from the inside, not just from the drawing board.
• Technically proficient in AutoCAD (2D and 3D) with experience producing manufacturing and installation drawings
• Understands modern furniture and joinery construction techniques from the inside out
• Detail-oriented in a way that matters- asking "How am I going to build this?" before finalizing any detail
• A proactive communicator who keeps teams aligned without being prompted
• Collaborative by nature, with the ability to work fluidly across design, production, and site teams

• Create technical production drawings, manufacturing drawings, and installation drawings for luxury bespoke kitchen and joinery projects
• Undertake site surveys and produce setting-out drawings based on field conditions
• Analyze and overlay drawing revisions to identify and document changes
• Coordinate and brief the Technical Designer on project-specific requirements

• Support the Project Manager across the full project lifecycle, from kick-off through installation close-out
• Manage project timelines and track drawing deliverables against production schedules
• Liaise directly with our European production and manufacturing facilities to develop and resolve technical details
• Coordinate with the on-site installation team to ensure smooth execution from delivery through final fit

• Maintain active communication with multiple internal departments throughout the project lifespan
• Contribute proactively to problem-solving across design, production, and installation phases

• Hands-on workshop or bench joinery experience - required. Candidates without direct fabrication experience will not be considered.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D - required; must be able to produce construction-ready drawings independently
• Experience in luxury furniture, custom cabinetry, bespoke joinery, or high-end interior fit-out
• Strong understanding of material properties, furniture construction methods, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with project planning and timeline management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – able to coordinate clearly across time zones and disciplines
• Sharp attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues before they elevate
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Competitive salary & benefits package including employer health insurance contribution, hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, performance-related bonuses and work socials.