Millwork Design & Production Manager

Millwork Design & Production Manager

Location:

Long Island City, NY

Compensation:
Competitive, commensurate with experience

Employment Type:

Full-Time, On-Site

Our client is a distinguished luxury residential millwork division with a reputation built on unparalleled craftsmanship, advanced fabrication capabilities, and the delivery of truly custom solutions for high-end homes. Operating out of Long Island City, they combine sophisticated design with hands-on production — CNC fabrication, fine woodworking, metalwork, and specialty concrete — all under one roof.

This role demands a rare combination: design sophistication, fabrication fluency, and operational leadership. The ideal candidate has done all three — not just one.

• Technically expert in digital modeling and shop drawing production for complex luxury millwork
• Hands-on CNC experience — knows how to run the machine, not just spec it
• Comfortable managing a fabrication team and holding them to luxury-grade standards
• A design thinker who understands material science and pushes what's possible
• Client-facing capable — able to communicate professionally about project details, specs, and logistics

• Lead the drafting process for custom luxury residential millwork projects, from concept through construction-ready shop drawings
• Develop and refine digital models for structural details in coordination with architectural and engineering specifications
• Generate precise shop drawings for the fabrication team, maintaining exacting standards of accuracy and detail
• Contribute to project narrative and concept development, translating client vision into buildable design

• Operate and manage advanced CNC machinery including 3-axis CNC milling and laser cutting for custom component production
• Coordinate fabrication workflows across design, engineering, and production to meet luxury quality and schedule standards
• Provide hands-on expertise in fine woodworking, metalwork, and specialty concrete fabrication techniques
• Supervise and support the fabrication team through assembly, ensuring meticulous attention to detail at every stage

• Manage project schedules, material procurement, and resource allocation within the millwork shop
• Maintain client communication on project details, specifications, and logistics with professional, high-touch service
• Uphold rigorous quality control standards across all production activities
• Drive continuous improvement in fabrication methods, material applications, and shop processes

• Mentor and develop fabrication team members, elevating their skills in high-end craftsmanship
• Model the standards of quality, precision, and professionalism the brand is built on
• Actively contribute to the growth and operational development of the division over time

• Proven experience in a professional design and fabrication environment, specifically within luxury residential millwork or high-end custom fabrication — required
• Demonstrated expertise in digital modeling for structural details and generating comprehensive shop drawings for complex projects
• Hands-on CNC machinery experience, including operation and working knowledge of maintenance
• Multi-material fabrication experience: fine woods, metals, and specialty concrete applications
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to manage demanding timelines and client expectations
• A genuine passion for material science, fabrication innovation, and the application of advanced techniques to luxury environments
• Degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, Construction Management, Engineering, Fine Arts (3D/fabrication focus), or a related field — or equivalent demonstrated expertise

• CAD/CAM:
  Rhino + Grasshopper, Rhino Cam, Revit, Polycam
• Design/Graphics:
  Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Office:
  Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

This is an exceptional opportunity for a design-fabrication hybrid professional to take ownership of a high-performing luxury millwork operation and build something meaningful within it. Our client offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, a hands-on and craft focused environment, and real long-term growth potential for the right person. If you are technically exceptional, leadership-capable, and driven by the pursuit of quality without compromise, we want to hear from you.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer