Furniture and Lighting Designer (Intermediate)

AvroKO; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Flex spending

Life insurance

Professional development reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid birthday

Paid time off

Job summary

Join AvroKO in our San Francisco office as an Intermediate Furniture & Lighting Designer. You’ll contribute to a design team focused on hospitality-driven experiences, leading when needed and coordinating with fabrication partners.

The role requires five years post-graduate experience, proficiency in SolidWorks and Rhino, and strong documentation, drawing, and budgeting skills. Apply with portfolio; base salary $80k-$100k with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Furniture Design or Industrial Design preferred.
• Five-plus years postgraduate experience at an architecture or interior design firm.
• Fluency in SolidWorks & Rhino required; KeyShot a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
• AutoCAD and SketchUp knowledge to collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Design + Documentation + Delivery for furniture and lighting projects.
• 3D modeling in SolidWorks and Rhino; rendering in SolidWorks, V-Ray or KeyShot.
• Create technical drawings; source materials and components.
• Review shop drawings and work with fabricators to develop designs.
• Manage budgets and coordinate with internal/external teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Organization

Strong aesthetic sense

Fabrication awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Furniture Design or Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

KeyShot

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Join our San Francisco office and be a part of a global network of offices spanning five cities (New York, Bangkok, San Francisco, London, and Miami). Consistently voted as one of the top three most admired firms in hospitality design, you’ll be working on conceptually driven projects that include restaurants, bars, hotels, and multi-family residential. You’ll be joining a collective of some of the smartest, and design-forward-thinking designers and experts in hospitality-driven experiences.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Intermediate level Furniture & Lighting Designers are contributing staff members to the core AvroKO design team under the leadership of the Director of Industrial Design. The candidate must be motivated and knowledgeable about the furniture and lighting design industry, with experience in various aspects of hands on fabrication. They will need to be incredibly organized and be able to manage multiple projects at once. We are looking for someone who works well within many teams and has the ability to take the lead when necessary; the ideal candidate is someone with a strong sense of personal aesthetic that is complementary with AvroKO's design ethos.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Design + Documentation + Delivery

• Support studio teams in creating furniture and lighting designs, tasks include;
• Detailed hand sketching for concept development
• 3D modeling in Solidworks & Rhino
• Rendering in Solidworks, V-Ray or Keyshot
• Creating technical, design drawings
• Image research, materials and furniture component sourcing etc.
• Attending regular internal/external meetings
• Understanding and advising on budgets
• Reviewing shop drawings
• Working with fabricators to develop designs
• General construction administration
• Communication and visits with fabricators
• Oversight of shop drawing management

Resumes without portfolios will not be reviewed. Please upload your portfolio via "Upload Additional Files."

• Bachelor's degree in Furniture Design, or Industrial Design preferred
• A minimum of at least five (5) years postgraduate experience at an architecture or interior design firm, hospitality design experience preferred
• Fluency in Solidworks & Rhino required. Experience with Keyshot is a plus..
• Fluency in all Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Indesign, and Illustrator) required.
• Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD, and Sketchup required to collaborate with interior designers and architects
• Fabrication experience is a plus
• Must be legally able to work in the US
• Must be available to join the team in 2-4 weeks
• The base salary range will be estimated between $80,000-$100,000 plus benefits and contingent on relevant experience and abilities

Life at AvroKO

At AvroKO, we are dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

AvroKO is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

• We encourage employees to lead a life reflective of our hospitality mission and provide opportunities for team outings, and curated design events. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, flex spending, life insurance, yearly professional development reimbursement, paid holidays, paid birthday, and paid time off.