Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
High-end custom upholstered furniture workroom looking for an energetic, technically skilled individual with the combination of design, fabrication and managerial skills required to assist the Upholstery Team Leader in maintaining and improving our design and production processes.
Primary Responsibilities
Design
Employing the latest design software and techniques to create 3D drawings of custom finished furniture pieces
Translating finished drawings to shop drawings to support the various stages of fabrication including the frames and underlying upholstery
Developing new designs to meet the ever-changing needs of our clients and keep our collections innovative and fresh
Participating in site visits to assist in the design of custom installations
Using tools such as 3D printers, laser printing, etc. to prototype and test various designs
Production
Applying the methods and techniques of traditional and modern upholstery, as practiced in our workroom, and ensuring their consistent use by developing a rigorous set of standards and procedures which are conveyed in our shop drawings
Working with the Project Managers and the upholstery team to ensure clients' design objectives are being met
Coordinating with the Project Managers on issues related to delivery schedules, design details, and client satisfaction
Coordinating with external vendors who provide critical inputs to our manufacturing processes and ensuring they meet our rigorous time and quality requirements
Working to ensure initiatives related to cost improvements and production efficiencies are implemented and that goals related to quality, efficiency, procedures, and workflow are maintained and improved
Skills and Qualifications
An interest in and passion for furniture design
Experience designing and fabricating furniture including proficiency with the basic design software packages
Eagerness to learn and dedication to commit the time required to do so
Collaborative and team-oriented persona including experience working with outside vendors
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Care and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships
Example of a typical upholstered chair
Flexible work from home options available.