Temp Associate Designer

Title: Temp Associate Designer

Industry: Furniture Design and Home Furnishings

Location: New York, NY

Duration: ASAP – 25 weeks

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal furniture concept development from initial research and inspiration through design execution, including sketching, material references and visual direction.
• Prepare internal presentations and translate approved concepts into clear design packages for vendors, manufacturers and license partners, including drawings, artwork, materials and reference imagery.
• Maintain organized communication of design direction, revisions and approvals, incorporating feedback throughout the development process.
• Research furniture typologies, historical references, materials, finishes and market trends; review samples and prototypes and communicate design refinements.
• Coordinate with the Furniture Design team, vendors and license partners to support project milestones, maintain brand consistency and organize design files, samples and studio materials.

Requirements

• Degree in Furniture Design, Industrial Design or a related field preferred, with approximately 4–6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong furniture design sensibility and knowledge of proportion, materials, construction and finishes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Rhino, Photoshop and Illustrator, with the ability to create clear 2D drawings, presentations and concept renderings.
• Strong sketching, visual communication and concept-to-production development skills.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized, with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.

Skills

• Furniture Design
• Industrial Design
• AutoCAD
• Rhino
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Product Development
• Design Presentations
• Concept Sketching
• Materials and Finishes

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by WorkGenius.

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