Workshop/APD is an award-winning, multidisciplinary architecture and design firm. From dramatic penthouses and seaside retreats to luxury residential developments and groundbreaking hotels and restaurants, our projects are uniquely defined by a sense of place and purpose and a desire to ultimately enhance users experience through exceptional design. Our aesthetic is timelessly modern but site-specific, unbound by project type or a singular style. Our diverse and collaborative team of creative architects, interior designers, product designers and graphic designers leverage vast and highly varied experiences to solve complex design challenges, resulting in holistic spaces, products and experiences that are exceptionally beautiful and accessible.
We are currently seeking a Junior Product Designer who will design, and document custom furniture, lighting, and accessories aligned with the Workshop/APD brand. They will develop and execute product design with Workshop/APD vision for all projects and collaborations. Please note this is not a UI/UX position.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design custom furniture and fixtures for high-end residential projects and hospitality projects under the guidance of senior designers.
- Creating sketches, 3D models, renderings, and fabrication drawings to bring designs to full-scale realization.
- Work closely with interior designers and architects to understand the narrative, aesthetics, scope, and constraints of each project that needs custom furniture.
- Review manufacturer shop drawings, comment, and approve as required.
- Coordinate with vendors/manufacturers, aligning with the project team’s installation schedule.
- Assist in the new product development process for Workshop Collection, Workshop/APD’s to-the-trade furniture line.
- Assist in designing products for brand partners where Workshop/APD collaborates with leading manufacturers across industries including furniture, lighting, rugs, wallcovering, plumbing, and more.
Skills & Qualifications
- Talented designer with significant technical ability.
- Self-motivated to produce excellent work.
- Passion for architecture and interior design.
- Acute attention to detail.
- Ability to accept directions and work well in a team.
Position Requirements
- Degree in Industrial design, Furniture Design, or similar programs.
- 1-2 years of experience in the furniture design industry.
- Solidworks modeling and drawing are a must.
- Keyshot and AutoCAD are a plus.
Salary & Benefits
Workshop/APD offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, profit sharing 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits, IDP mentorship and ARE/AXP reimbursement, discretionary bonus, and personal time off (vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days). In addition, WAPD offers a comprehensive health and wellness program including discounts, education, prevention training, health coaching, and fitness classes, as well as in-office perks, including an employee lounge and rooftop, outdoor patio for lunches, bi-weekly happy hours, and office supplied food and beverages. Salary is commensurate with experience and available upon request.
New York
$60,000—$75,000 USD
To Apply:
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