Furniture Design Associate

Maiden Home • New York, NY

6d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Maiden Home is growing a team of forward-thinking individuals who possess unique strengths and perspectives, an innate ability to inspire their colleagues, and an eagerness to reimagine the world of luxury furnishings. Maiden Home is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Furniture Design Associate to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of furniture design trends and construction techniques, paired with a sharp eye for detail, craftsmanship, and the functional requirements of well-made furniture. This is a unique opportunity to join a brand that is primed for its next stage of growth–with a proven competitive advantage in its ability to attract, motivate and retain top talent across a range of disciplines. At Maiden Home, you’ll find a workspace that encourages innovation, creative expression, and teamwork, and your experience will be shaped by your performance, contributions, and drive. This role is located at our New York headquarters, located in the TriBeCa design district.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Furniture Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Interior Design, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in drafting, 3D modeling, and rendering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, Keyshot).
• Ability to research, conceptualize, and develop original furniture designs.
• Strong eye for detail, proportion, texture, and materials.
• Clear verbal and written communication to convey design ideas to team members, clients, and manufacturers.
• Comfortable adjusting designs or priorities in response to client feedback, production challenges, or shifting timelines.
• Strong sketching and ideation skills to communicate form, function, and concept.
• Has a growth mindset - looking to grow with Maiden Home and our current path.

Nice To Haves

• Client-facing communication skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with initial concept sketches and mood boards.
• Contribute ideas and explore different design directions in the early stages of a design.
• Sketch options per design brief.
• Creating presentation decks, working with project managers, and presenting designs to various teams.
• Research current design trends, materials, finishes, and color palettes in furniture and lighting design.
• Assisting in the selection of materials, finishes, fabrics, and other components for New Products.
• Prepare material samples, explore new material options, and support the design team in evaluating them.
• Bringing fresh energy and enthusiasm to the weekly design process, offering valuable insights into both our designs and the market for the Design Team to build on.
• Confidently and proactively communicate the ability to meet deadlines with the Design Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree