Assistant Product Designer

APPARATUS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

APPARATUS, a New York-based designer and manufacturer of high-end lighting, furniture and objects, is seeking an Assistant Designer to support custom product development. The role focuses on drawing and documenting custom iterations while protecting design principles and collaborating with Sales to deliver beautiful, efficient client solutions.

The position is full-time and based in our New York studio, with standard hours and willingness to work longer hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• 1-3 years’ experience in industrial design, with a focus on lighting and furniture a plus.
• Experience designing with materials such as wood, metal, glass, porcelain and leather, including a basic understanding of their manufacturing properties.
• Experience in a high-paced environment that prioritizes precision, excellence and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate technical drawing packages, installation instructions and templates for custom orders.
• Utilize APPARATUS aesthetic vocabulary to create best custom iterations for client requests.
• Upload custom order files into software systems and organize drawing files on the shared server.
• Collaborate with sales and assembly teams regarding project questions, timelines and updates.

Skills

SolidWorks

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

APPARATUS is a New York based designer and manufacturer of a distinctive catalog of high-end, high-touch lighting, furniture and objects. We produce both in house and with the support of high-quality external partners; our catalog is sold globally.

The Assistant Designer plays a key role in supporting our custom product pipeline. This role is responsible for drawing and documenting custom iterations of APPARATUS products, with work that protects company design principles while collaborating with Sales to deliver beautiful and efficient solutions to clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Drawings

• Develop and maintain accurate technical drawing packages, installation instructions and templates for custom orders, including rugs, furniture, lighting, objects and internal projects.
• Utilize aesthetic vocabulary of APPARATUS to create the best custom iterations of existing collections for client requests.

Documentation and Collaboration

• Upload all custom order files into the appropriate software systems and organize drawing files on the shared server.
• Work proactively with the sales and assembly teams regarding custom orders, communicating about project questions, timelines and updates.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design.
• Proficiency in Solidworks, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• 1-3 years’ experience in industrial design, with a focus on lighting and furniture a plus.
• Experience designing with materials such as wood, metal, glass, porcelain and leather, including a basic understanding of their manufacturing properties.
• Experience in a high-paced environment that prioritizes precision, excellence and consistency.

SKILLS

• Strong aesthetic judgment and visual communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with grace and clarity.
• Collaborative mindset; able to work cross-functionally and build relationships at all levels.
• Discretion with confidential and proprietary information.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-time in-person hours: Monday–Friday, generally 10:00AM–6:00PM
• Longer hours and weekend availability as needed

PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND CHECK-INS SCHEDULE

• Annual performance review

Salary from $55,000

This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position is based in our New York studio. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.