Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

High-end custom upholstered furniture workroom looking for an energetic, technically skilled individual with the combination of design, fabrication and managerial skills required to assist the Upholstery Team Leader by overseeing and improving our design and production processes.

Primary Responsibilities

Design

Employing the latest design software to create 3D drawings of custom furniture pieces

Translating finished drawings to shop drawings to support the various stages of fabrication including the frame and underlying upholstery

Developing new designs to meet the ever-changing needs of our clients and keep our collections innovative and fresh

Production

Working with the Owner and Upholstery Team Leader to oversee the production of all new furniture, reupholstered furniture, cushions, and various other upholstered products

Learning the methods and techniques of traditional and modern upholstery, as practiced in our workroom, and ensuring their consistent application by developing a rigorous set of standards and procedures

Overseeing Woodworkers, Upholsterers, Sewing Machine Operators, and Seamstresses to ensure products are fabricated according the company’s standards and client’s specifications

Coordinating with external vendors who provide critical inputs to our manufacturing processes and ensuring they meet our rigorous time and quality requirements

Working to ensure initiatives related to cost improvements and production efficiencies are implemented and that goals related to quality, efficiency, procedures, and workflow are maintained and improved

Coordinating with Project Managers on issues related to delivery schedules, design details, and client satisfaction

Directing the purchasing and quality control efforts in the workroom to maintain efficiency and abide by lean principles

Skills and Qualifications

An interest in and passion for furniture design and home furnishings

Experience making and/or designing furniture including proficiency with the basic design software packages

Technical proficiency, including comfort with woodworking and upholstery tools

Eagerness to learn and dedication to commit the time required to do so

Collaborative and team-oriented persona including experience leading teams

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Care and meticulous attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships