Design Assistant/Junior Furniture Designer

We are seeking a Design Assistant with strong drafting skills to support our design team in an in-person studio role. This position is ideal for a junior designer who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and interested in contributing across furniture development, merchandising, and FF&E efforts—from early concepts through production and installation support. Responsibilities Assist the design team with furniture development, revisions, and production coordination Produce and update technical drawings in AutoCAD for fabrication and internal review Create and maintain 3D models using Rhino Support design presentations, layouts, and visual materials using Adobe Creative Suite Support FF&E tasks such as sourcing, spec sheets, schedules, and vendor coordination Help with material research, specifications, and sample organization Prepare drawings and files for prototyping, production, and manufacturer communication Maintain organized digital files and adhere to studio drafting standards Visual Merchandising & Execution Support daily go-backs, swaps, vignette refreshes, layout updates Assist with resets, installs, seasonal updates, and special projects Maintain showroom standards and presentation quality Collaborate with Director of Merchandising on styling and POV Provide organizational and administrative support for the vintage program to ensure accurate cost tracking, documentation, and smooth coordination as vintage volume and complexity continue to grow.