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Job Description
We are a rapidly growing high-end and hand-crafted furniture and lighting company seeking a person with passion for designing beautiful objects. This person will join a growing design team focused on creating innovative and sculptural lighting and furniture. Reporting to and under the direction of the Head of Product Development, this person will work to both support and assist the design process, from conception to production. This is a full-time position with competitive starting pay commensurate with experience and a full array of benefits. If you have a love and appreciation of design and enjoy designing beautiful and challenging objects, we want to talk to you. To apply and inquire about more details, send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to [email protected] and [email protected] with “Job Inquiry: Design Assistant” as the subject.
Primary and Secondary Responsibilities Include:
-Participate in a multi-disciplinary team to support all product development initiatives
-Assist with the creation and development of mood boards and concept boards
-Incorporate strong sketching and model making skills to effectively communicate design intent
-Employ Solidworks skills to support 3D modeling for rendering and production drawings
-Assemble, wire, and hang lighting and furniture prototypes
-Participate in design critiques and reviews throughout development process
-Research new materials and processes to incorporate into designs
-Use Creative Suite skills to assist with graphic design tasks
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field
-2-3 years of industry experience preferred
-Must have demonstrated sketching, 3D sketching, and model making skills
-Must have skills and experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
-Experience with Solidworks or other 3D modeling software preferred
-Knowledge and experience of metal fabrication, carpentry, and glass making a plus
-Knowledge of furniture and lighting standards a plus
-A mature team player with professional integrity, strong initiative and commitment to achieving product development department goals
-Strong analytical, problem solving, and verbal and written communication skills
-Flexibility to move from task to task
-Respond effectively to precise direction
