Assistant Designer, B2B — CAD, Rendering & Concepts

Crate and Barrel; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate and Barrel is seeking an Assistant Designer for an on-site role in Northbrook, IL, with a Friday remote option. You will support the Director in product design, manage personalization processes, and assist across all product categories including furniture, lighting, decor, and tabletop.

CAD rendering, hand sketches, and pitch deck creation are integral parts of the role. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of technical design experience, strong hand sketching, and proficiency in SolidWorks,

Qualifications

• Portfolio link or PDF samples must be provided on resume
• 1+ years of experience with technical design and design brief creation
• Strong hand sketching and idea generation
• BFA or MA in Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design or related field
• Strong knowledge of design history
• Proficient in drafting, 3D modeling, and rendering (SolidWorks and KeyShot)
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Retail experience preferred
• Polished, customer-focused and detailed approach

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director throughout the product design process
• Manage the Personalization (PZ) process and communicate with vendors and cross-functional partners
• Coordinate an efficient and seamless design process
• Help manage product design information through design cycles
• Assist in creating technical product design specifications via CAD and hand rendering
• Assist in designing across furniture, lighting, decor and tabletop
• Assist in creating pitch decks for external clients
• Participate in special projects as needed
• Provide excellent service to internal and external customers in all forms of action and communication

Skills

Design passion

Collaboration

Decision making

Translate objectives

Multitasking

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Concept to CAD

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

BFA or MA in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Crate and Barrel is seeking an Assistant Designer for an on-site role in Northbrook, IL, with a Friday remote option. You will support the Director in product design, manage personalization processes, and assist across all product categories including furniture, lighting, decor, and tabletop.

CAD rendering, hand sketches, and pitch deck creation are integral parts of the role. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of technical design experience, strong hand sketching, and proficiency in SolidWorks,