APPARATUS · 1 day ago
Senior Product Designer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAPPARATUS is a New York-based design studio that explores the relationship of lighting, furniture, and objects in immersive environments. The Senior Product Designer is responsible for engineering a full range of APPARATUS products, including new and existing lighting, furniture, and custom fixtures, while collaborating with various departments to meet design requirements and ensure quality standards.
HardwareIndustrial DesignManufacturing
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Rebecca Daly
Responsibilities
Implement the vision of the Artistic Director through a broad range of responsibilities including 2D ideation sketching, 3D modeling (SolidWorks), rendering, full scale drawing, prototyping, samples build
Lead the design engineering of custom lighting and furniture. Responsibilities include designing, prototyping, red-lining production drawings, components QC, dry-fitting production parts
Build and implement expertise to meet design requirements for UL, CB, CE, UKCA compliance
Provide timely and accurate redlines and feedback to vendors in new developments and counter-sourcing
Collaborate with APPARATUS Interiors department on cross-functional product design needs such as signage, display items, products for spaces and events
Accountable for accurate and complete technical drawings that meet evolving internal standards and are clear to globally based vendors and internal manufacturing team
Ensure timely updates and accuracy of live models of permanent collection fixtures
Lead the standards and organization/file management of the team’s internal server
Ensure the Manufacturing department vets all new product design and construction during established checkpoints, implementing their feedback
Provide detailed hand-off and of new product from development to production
Provide hands-on assistance with gallery installations, product maintenance, photoshoots and trade events
Give technical guidance for the manufacturing and sales teams as needed
Support management team in leadership and continuous refinement of team practices
Mentor junior team members, setting the standard for best practices for the Product department
Foster positive and productive work relationships with those inside and outside the organization
Consider cost implications of work process and projects to ensure prudent spend
Qualification
Required
Master-level ability: SolidWorks
Proficiency in: AutoCAD, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite
Well-developed aesthetic sense and eye for detail
Up-to-date knowledge of lighting and manufacturing technologies
Interest in working for an Artistic Director-led company with a specific vision and vocabulary
Background in the facilitation/creation of wiring schematics and voltage calculations for LED lighting
Broad knowledge of materials and techniques including woodworking, metal machining, casting, welding, plastics
Excellent work ethic, demonstrated by a high level of output; ability to self-motivate; ability to manage priorities with a sense of urgency
Team player who enjoys the process of creative development and is flexible working on multiple projects simultaneously
Enjoys working collaboratively, ability to both lead and take direction
Ability to respond professionally to critical feedback and proactive in seeking support and help when needed
Ability to manage time, communicate about resources and capabilities, meet deadlines, and manage up consistently and effectively
Excellent organizational skills and accuracy in detail
Solutions-based thinker with a consistently positive attitude
Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial engineering including lighting design and manufacturing
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related
Experience solving complex problems through use of efficient design
Significant experience in interaction with fabricators, vendors, consultants and UL and experience building positive and effective relationships with partners
Experience with high-end product and materials
Background working in a collaborative team environment that values excellence and efficiency
Preferred
Furniture design and engineering experience a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits
Company
APPARATUS
Apparatus is a manufacturing and design studio that provides lightning, furniture, objects, and rugs products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase