American Leather · 17 hours ago
Junior Product Designer
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expAmerican Leather is a unique furniture manufacturer based in Dallas, Texas, known for creating custom luxury furniture. They are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Product Designer to support their Design Services function and assist in translating creative briefs into accurate product drawings, managing design development, and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the design phase.
FurnitureManufacturing
Responsibilities
Execute product drawings and design documentation based on detailed creative briefs, reference imagery, and direction from senior merchandising and creative leadership
Develop clear, accurate design packages throughout the design phase, including sketches, refined drawings, and presentation-ready materials as required
Manage design development revisions efficiently: incorporating feedback, tracking changes, and maintaining version control and file organization
Prepare and maintain design specs and detail callouts (dimensions, proportions, materials, finishes, seam placement, hardware, etc.) to support engineering and production alignment
Partner with Merchandising, Engineering, and Product Development to support the transition from design to build; review technical drawings and prototypes to ensure design intent is preserved
Gain a deep understanding of complex mechanisms and how to design around them
Participate in product reviews (e.g., CAD reviews, sample reviews, prototype reviews) and document needed updates or approvals
Support quality and consistency across product lines by adhering to brand design standards, construction guidelines, and established design systems
Assist with custom product design requests for hospitality/contract projects, including adapting existing designs or drafting new solutions under supervision
Organize and maintain design files and project documentation to support cross-functional workflows and on-time execution
Support internal communication between design, engineering, and merchandising/marketing partners to ensure updates are captured and timelines are met
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Furniture Design, or a related field (required)
Strong drawing and visualization skills with the ability to translate direction into clean, build-ready product drawings
Proficiency in relevant design software (examples may include SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite)
Strong attention to detail—dimensions, proportionality, construction logic, and consistency across iterations
Ability to take diverse feedback well and iterate quickly without losing the intent of the brief
Organized and process-driven; comfortable managing multiple small projects and revisions simultaneously
Curiosity and eagerness to learn furniture construction methods, upholstery/woodworking practices, and engineering constraints
Clear communication skills and an organized and collaborative working style; comfortable coordinating with engineering and production partners
Portfolio (school or internship work) demonstrating product drawings, process, and development thinking is required
0–1 years of professional experience (internships/co-ops strongly preferred); this is an entry-level role, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply
Demonstrated ability to create high-quality product drawings and iterate designs based on direction and constraints
Ability to manage files and documentation with strong organization and version control practices
Ability to work in the office as required and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Benefits
Health insurance include medical, dental, vision, life, short/long-term disability
Flexible spending account
401k plan
On-site wellness/fitness center
Free personal training 2 times a week
Yoga sessions once a week
Company
American Leather
American Leather makes premium custom-upholstered leather and fabric furniture.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Argosy Private Equity
2012-07-23Private Equity
Leadership Team
Veronica Schnitzius
President
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