FURNITURE AND LIGHTING DESIGNER

AvroKO • Full-time • New York, New York, United States • $70k - $85k / year • 3w ago

Description:

About the job

Join our New York 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.

The Designers core responsibilities are as follows:

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Furniture & Lighting Designer is a contributing staff member to the core AvroKO design team under the leadership of the Director of Furniture & Lighting. This person 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 to 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
High competency in Solidworks modeling
Rendering in Solidworks and Keyshot
Creating presentations
Creating technical drawings
Image research, materials and furniture component sourcing etc.
Comprehensive file management
Maintaining project schedules
Attending regular internal/external meetings
Understanding and advising on budgets
Reviewing shop drawings
Working with fabricators to develop designs
General construction administration

Supporting AvroKO’s fabrication division - GoodShop Manufactories

Assisting our dedicated GSM staff in
Communication and visits with fabricators
Oversight of shop drawing management
Coordination with General Contractors, Lighting Designs, etc.
Maintaining project schedules

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

This is a hybrid role located in New York, NY (3+days/week required in-studio)

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Furniture Design, or Industrial Design preferred.
A minimum of at least three (3) years of postgraduate experience at an architecture or interior design firm, hospitality design experience preferred.
Fluency in Solidworks & Rhino required. Experience with Keyshot is required.
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.
Excellent communication skills are required.
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 $70,000 - $85,000 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 hrmanager@avroko.com.

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 birthdays, and paid time off.