The Assistant Product Designer will support APPARATUS’s custom product pipeline by producing accurate drawings and documented iterations of existing products. This onsite role partners closely with Sales to help deliver client solutions while safeguarding company design principles.
Role Overview
In this position, you will create and maintain technical drawing packages for custom orders, translating client requests into refined iterations of APPARATUS collections. You will also document and organize project materials across the company’s tools and shared server, maintaining clear communication with Sales and assembly teams throughout each custom order.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accurate technical drawing packages, installation instructions, and templates for custom orders, including rugs, furniture, lighting, objects, and internal projects.
- Use APPARATUS’s aesthetic vocabulary to develop strong custom iterations of existing collections based on client requests.
- Upload custom order files into the appropriate software systems and organize drawing files on the shared server.
- Coordinate proactively with Sales and assembly teams regarding custom orders, including communicating on project questions, timelines, and updates.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design.
- Proficiency in Solidworks, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- 1 to 3 years of industrial design experience, with experience in lighting and furniture considered a plus.
- Experience designing with materials such as wood, metal, glass, porcelain, and leather, including a basic understanding of their manufacturing properties.
- Experience working in a high-paced environment with an emphasis on precision, excellence, and consistency.
- Strong aesthetic judgment and visual communication skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with clarity.
- Collaborative mindset, able to work cross-functionally and build relationships across teams.
- Discretion when handling confidential and proprietary information.
Technology Stack
- Solidworks
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office
Location and Employment Details
Location: New York, NY (onsite)
Salary: USD 55,000 per year
Experience: 1+ years (with 1 to 3 years preferred)
Work Schedule: Full-time, in-person Monday–Friday, generally 10:00AM–6:00PM. Longer hours and weekend availability may be required as needed.
Benefits
The role offers competitive compensation and benefits.
Performance Review and Check-Ins
- Regular check-ins
- Annual performance review
