Senior Furniture Designer
Company: Workshop APD
Duration: Full-time
Date Posted: 11/03/25
Category: Product Design
Location: New York
Salary: 50-100k
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Furniture Designer to lead the development of bespoke furniture pieces that elevate our interior design projects. The ideal candidate is a designer who thrives in a collaborative, high-end residential design environment and is passionate about translating conceptual ideas into beautifully crafted, functional furniture.

Responsibilities

Lead the concept development of custom furniture pieces that align with the aesthetic and functional goals of each interior design project
Produce detailed sketches, renderings, 3D models, and fabrication drawings to communicate design intent to internal teams, clients, and fabricators.
Manage product development timelines, ensuring alignment with project milestones and client presentation schedules.
Review and approve manufacturer shop drawings, providing clear feedback to maintain design integrity.
Conduct showroom and manufacturer visits to oversee production progress, perform quality checks, and ensure alignment with design intent.
Troubleshoot production issues and provide solutions during and post-manufacturing as needed.
Support the product development team with concept design and development of running line products when schedule permits

Job Requirements

Requirements

B.A, in Industrial Design, Product Design or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience designing high-end residential furniture
Proficiency in SolidWorks, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong understanding of materials, fabrication techniques, and furniture construction.
Excellent communication and project management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, design-driven environment

About our Company

Workshop/APD is an award-winning, multidisciplinary architecture and design firm. From dramatic penthouses and seaside retreats to luxury residential developments and groundbreaking hotels and restaurants, our projects are uniquely defined by a sense of place and purpose and a desire to ultimately enhance users experience through exceptional design. Our aesthetic is timelessly modern but site-specific, unbound by project type or a singular style. Our diverse and collaborative team of creative architects, interior designers, product designers and graphic vast and highly varied experiences to solve complex design challenges, resulting in holistic spaces, products and experiences that are exceptionally beautiful and accessible.

Contact

Natalia Torres
Human Resources

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