Product and Furniture Design Manager

High-End, Decorative Furniture and Lighting Manufacturer seeking a highly organized and capable Product and Furniture Design Manager.

This role will provide design, drafting and engineering of decorative furniture, lighting and architectural feature elements. Work directly on sourcing components and products with vendors around the world. Review prototypes, and approve models for production. Maintain inventory and place replacement orders and manage scheduling. The ideal candidate will have strong technology skills, the ability to manage themselves and other contractors, solid experience in a similar role, and be very detail oriented. Note this is a majority in-shop, hybrid position: after 90 days orientation, 1 day a week work at home can be scheduled.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Management of Incoming Project Design Drawings.
- Drafting and Creation of Shop Drawings.
- Construction and Fabrication Detailing.
- Coordinating and Directing Vendors in Design and Manufacturing.
- Monitoring, Redlining and Updating Contractor Drawings.
- Creating Work Orders for Shop Fabrication.
- Preparing Take-offs and Estimates.
- Reporting Status Updates to Project Managers & Clients.
- Provide expertise as an in-house resource for other departments.
- Supporting Administrative Tasks as needed.

Required Skills and Experience:
- At least 3-5 Years AutoCAD 2D Experience
- High level Excel and Word Skills.
- Experience reading architectural and construction drawings.
- 3D Drafting is a Plus but not required: 3DS Max, Rhino, Sketchup.
- Strong facility with technology, adapting to new systems and solutions as required.
- Ability to work independently and manage projects from beginning to end.
- Strong analytical skills, sound decision-making abilities.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Skills Not Required, but definite pluses:
- Maker/fabrication skills such as welding, carpentry, ceramics, carving, casting, weaving, textiles, jewelry, etc. (please list any specialties)
- Foreign language skills
- Hand sketching, rendering
- Open to travel

We offer:

- Medical and Disability Plan
- 401k Profit Sharing Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Scheduled Work at Home Days
- Competitive Pay
- Opportunities for Advancement

If you feel you are the perfect candidate for this position:

Please attach your resume and a brief cover letter describing why we should hire you! Please highlight any additional skills and experiences you bring to the table. Please list salary requirements and your go-to design and drafting programs in your cover letter.