Junior Product Designer

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.

Description:

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, 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 need custom furniture.
• Review manufacturer shop drawings, comment, and approve as required.
• Coordinate with vendors/manufacturers, aligning with the project teams 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.

Qualifications:

• Talented designer with significant technical ability
• Self-motivated to produce excellent work.
• Passion for architecture and interior design.
• Acute attention to details.
• Ability to accept directions and work well in a team.

Requirements:

• Degree in Industrial design, Furniture Design or similar programs.
• 1-2 years of experience in furniture design industry.
• Solidworks modeling and drawing is a must.
• Keyshot and AutoCad are a plus.

New York

$60,000-$75,000 USD

To Apply:

We do not accept phone calls and/or office visits. For any assistance, please reach out hr@workshopapd.com.