Furniture Makers and Designers

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule

High-end custom upholstered furniture workroom looking for an energetic, technically skilled individual with the combination of design, fabrication and managerial skills required to assist the Upholstery Team Leader in maintaining and improving our design and production processes.

• Design
  • Employing the latest design software and techniques to create 3D drawings of custom finished furniture pieces
  • Translating finished drawings to shop drawings to support the various stages of fabrication including the frames and underlying upholstery
  • Developing new designs to meet the ever-changing needs of our clients and keep our collections innovative and fresh
  • Participating in site visits to assist in the design of custom installations
  • Using tools such as 3D printers, laser printing, etc. to prototype and test various designs
• Production
  • Applying the methods and techniques of traditional and modern upholstery, as practiced in our workroom, and ensuring their consistent use by developing a rigorous set of standards and procedures which are conveyed in our shop drawings
  • Working with the Project Managers and the upholstery team to ensure clients' design objectives are being met
  • Coordinating with the Project Managers on issues related to delivery schedules, design details, and client satisfaction
  • Coordinating with external vendors who provide critical inputs to our manufacturing processes and ensuring they meet our rigorous time and quality requirements
  • Working to ensure initiatives related to cost improvements and production efficiencies are implemented and that goals related to quality, efficiency, procedures, and workflow are maintained and improved

• An interest in and passion for furniture design
• Experience designing and fabricating furniture including proficiency with the basic design software packages
• Eagerness to learn and dedication to commit the time required to do so
• Collaborative and team-oriented persona including experience working with outside vendors
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Care and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships

Flexible work from home options available.