Design Production Manager (Custom Lighting Fabrication)

Midtown Manhattan lighting showroom seeking an experienced lighting designer with strong technical and production skills. This role combines design development, technical drawing production, manufacturer communication, and quality assurance. You'll be working with a small team in a creative, communal environment in the heart of Manhattan's Design District.

Responsibilities

Create technical drawings, fabrication files, and renderings

Develop custom lighting designs for production

Communicate with local manufacturers, fabricators, and vendors

Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure products meet design intent, craftsmanship standards, and brand expectations

Assist with work orders, material sourcing, and production coordination

Visit fabrication shops as needed to review production and resolve issues

Requirements

Bachelor's degree

2+ years of relevant design or production experience (lighting design experience preferred)

Proficiency in Autodesk Fusion (or similar), Adobe Suite, and Keyshot

Knowledge of metal fabrication and manufacturing processes

Experience working directly with fabricators and manufacturers

Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Fluent English

Available to work in Midtown Manhattan 5 days per week

Preferred

Ability to make realistic renderings for use in marketing and social media

Knowledge of UL safety standards

Experience with product photography

Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and three references