Design Coordinator — Custom Kitchens & Millwork

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Design Coordinator — Custom Kitchens & Millwork

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About the Company

    Our client is a fourth-generation design company with operations in London, Vienna, and New York. They design and manufacture unique custom-made kitchens, furniture, and lifestyle products. With a passion for excellence in craft and design, they are setting a new standard for contemporary luxury.

    Role Responsibilities

    You will work daily on luxury bespoke kitchen and joinery projects, creating technical details and providing solutions for production drawings, preparing manufacturing drawings, and installation drawings. You will serve as the extended arm to the Project Manager from project kick-off through close-out, working as part of a team alongside the Project Manager and Technical Designer.

    Communication and collaboration are key elements of this role, as you will be in close contact with several departments throughout the project lifecycle. This includes coordinating with production and manufacturing facilities in Europe, where you will take the lead on developing technical details to meet each project’s needs. You will also liaise closely with the site team to ensure smooth installations from start to finish. Responsibilities include undertaking site surveys, creating setting-out drawings, coordinating and briefing the Technical Designer, and managing project timelines.

    Personal Skills

    • Capacity to work well in a multi-disciplinary team and a desire to facilitate the success of those around you.
    • A proactive approach to communication, problem-solving, and task completion.
    • Ability to personally develop, improve, and thrive with constructive feedback.
    • Skilled at working effectively across teams with excellent written and verbal communication.

    Technical Skills

    • Experience and understanding of modern furniture construction techniques and making, with an innovative mindset.
    • Experience and understanding of project planning.
    • Sharp attention to detail — a maker’s mentality toward design and constructability.
    • Strong knowledge of material properties and design skills.
    • Excellent skills in AutoCAD (2D, 3D).

    Compensation & Benefits

    Competitive benefits package included.