Furniture Makers and Designers Wanted

SCHNELLER INC

Furniture Makers and Designers Wanted

Long Island City, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.