Design-Driven Shop Production Manager

KGBL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KGBL designs and handcrafts unapologetically modern furniture in our Brooklyn workshop, working across wood, metal, glass, stone and upholstery. We are seeking a Shop Production Manager / Junior Designer to oversee day-to-day production and contribute to new and custom work, coordinating fabrication and developing 3D models, shop drawings, and client-facing approvals.

This hands-on role blends technical modeling, production planning, and creative development with room to grow, reporting to the

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in a custom furniture, millwork, or fabrication shop environment, or a design role with substantial shop exposure.
• Robust 3D computer modeling and rendering skills (Rhino, SolidWorks, AutoCAD or equivalent).
• Demonstrated design sensibility with a portfolio of furniture, objects, or interiors work.
• Deep understanding of fabrication coordination across wood, metal, glass, stone, and upholstery.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets, including building dynamic, formula-driven spreadsheets.
• Understanding of and interest in the contemporary furniture and design landscape.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and timelines.
• Strong communication skills across design, sales, and shop teams.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day shop production and coordinate fabrication schedules across materials.
• Own the production tracker from order through crating and shipping.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and fabricators for specialty materials and finishes.
• Manage material sourcing, ordering, and inventory across production categories.
• Troubleshoot production issues and quality control across fabrication stages.
• Build and maintain dynamic spreadsheets to track production schedules, materials, costs, and timelines.
• Partner with design and marketing/sales teams to scope custom and architectural projects with feasible timelines.

Skills

3D modeling

Rhino

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Portfolio development

Shop coordination

Excel/Sheets

Bilingual English/Spanish

Adobe Creative Suite

Fabrication knowledge

Tools

Rhino

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

KGBL designs and handcrafts unapologetically modern furniture in our Brooklyn workshop, working across wood, metal, glass, stone and upholstery. We are seeking a Shop Production Manager / Junior Designer to oversee day-to-day production and contribute to new and custom work, coordinating fabrication and developing 3D models, shop drawings, and client-facing approvals.

This hands-on role blends technical modeling, production planning, and creative development with room to grow, reporting to the