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title: 'Assembly Associate at APPARATUS'
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# Assembly Associate at APPARATUS

- **Company:** APPARATUS
- **Location:** Red Hook Production
- **Posted:** 2024-10-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/apparatus/jobs/5343107004

## Job description

## ASSEMBLY ASSOCIATE

APPARATUS is a New York-based designer and manufacturer of a distinctive catalog of high-end, high-touch lighting, furniture and objects. We produce both in-house and with the support of high-quality external partners; our catalog is sold globally.

This role is responsible for hand-assembling and wiring fixtures in our Brooklyn production facility with a high level of skill and within production timelines.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

- Perform production duties, including: precision wiring and assembly according to work instructions, operational and functional testing, and prepare products, as needed.
- Produce consistent and high-quality work, on-time and according to department standards.
- Learn new products and techniques.
- Meet the output and quality goals.
- Communicate with department leadership.
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe workspace; contribute to overall department organization.
- Comply with all Company policies.
- Support company initiatives and projects on an as-needed basis.

## SKILLS

- Intermediate-level assembly, wiring and electrical testing skills.
- Trained in electrical safety protocols, quality control inspection, and care and handling standards.
- Able to accurately read and follow work instructions.
- Able to quickly learn and retain knowledge through instruction and hands-on practice.
- Highly skilled manual dexterity, use of hand tools and electrical testing equipment.
- Able to perceive color and texture.
- Solid problem-solving skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and organization.
- Demonstrate a positive commitment to feedback.
- Able to routinely raise arms over head, reach, bend and regularly lift up to 50 pounds (and occasionally more).
- Able to work standing for an extended period of time.
- Able to climb a ladder.
- Able to wear appropriate protective equipment and abide by safety policies and guidelines while working with any hazardous materials/equipment.
- Reliable and trustworthy.

## EXPERIENCE

- Craftsperson with a desire to learn and grow.
- Experience in a high-paced environment that values service, efficiency, and output.
- High school diploma or GED.

## WORK SCHEDULE

- Full-time studio hours: Monday–Friday between 8:00AM–5:00PM.
- Over-time and weekend availability, as needed.

## PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND CHECK-INS SCHEDULE

- Weekly team huddles and bi-annual 1:1s.
- Annual performance review.

Salary from $22/hour

This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position is based at APPARATUS PRODUCTION in Red Hook. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

## About APPARATUS

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: APPARATUS is a New York-based interdisciplinary design studio that creates lighting, furniture, and objects, blending modernist principles with handcrafted luxury.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Gabriel Hendifar and Jeremy Anderson

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Luxury design, furniture and lighting manufacturing, retail (classified as Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry on LinkedIn).
- **Target customers**: B2C (luxury consumers, interior designers) and B2B (architects, hospitality, commercial projects).
- **Mission/purpose**: “Objects are accessories to the human experience and enrich the way we live.” The studio follows the modernist principle of *Gesamtkunstwerk* (total work of art), where each collection creates a holistic world.

## Products & Services
- **Lighting**: Hand-patinated brass fixtures combined with materials like marble, suede, horsehair, lacquer, and porcelain. Made in the studio’s dedicated New York factory.
- **Furniture**: Chairs, tables, and other pieces that balance mechanization with handcraft.
- **Objects**: Decorative accessories that complete the studio’s vision.
- **Interior Design**: Full-service interior design for residential and commercial spaces, staffed by an in-house interiors team.
- **Galleries**: Showrooms in New York (124 W 30th St), Los Angeles, and London that communicate the studio’s design ethos.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company).
- **Estimated Revenue**: USD 5,000,000 – 25,000,000 per year (LinkedIn estimate).
- **Employees**: 53 as of 2026, with year-over-year growth of +6.7% (LinkedIn).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed; the company is independently owned.
- **Growth Signals**: LinkedIn follower growth of +21.6% year-over-year; active hiring in product design, interiors, manufacturing, and sales; expansion of galleries (London opened in recent years).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Artistic direction**: CEO and Artistic Director Gabriel Hendifar drives a singular vision that is rare in the luxury design space.
- **In-house manufacturing**: A dedicated factory in Brooklyn, New York, allows close control over craftsmanship and material quality.
- **Handcrafted luxury**: Each piece emphasizes the human hand, using hand-patinated brass and sensual materials, creating a distinct aesthetic that is difficult to replicate.
- **Strong brand identity**: The “total work of art” approach and high-end gallery presence in three major cities create a compelling brand story.

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth**: Continued expansion of the gallery network and product categories.
- **Talent acquisition**: Currently hiring for Senior Product Designer, Interior Designer, Finishing Manager, and Client Manager (London), indicating a focus on scaling design, production, and sales teams.
- **Craft & quality**: Maintaining the balance between mechanization and hand-made perfection while growing production.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: The company describes itself as “distinguished by a rare blend of courtesy and intellectual energy.” Employee reviews (3.2/5 overall) highlight compensation (3.8) and culture (3.6) as strengths, though work-life balance (3.1) and career growth (3.1) are areas for improvement.
- **Work Environment**: Hands-on roles in manufacturing (Red Hook, Brooklyn) and design-forward roles in the New York studio; also opportunities in Los Angeles and London.
- **Notable Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the company offers a creative, collaborative environment focused on high-end craftsmanship.
- **Engineering/Design Culture**: Emphasis on small-studio craftsmanship, prototyping, and material exploration. The studio values “life experience and inspired ideas” in candidates.

## Sources
1. [apparatusstudio.com – About](https://apparatusstudio.com/pages/about)
2. [apparatusstudio.com – Careers](https://apparatusstudio.com/pages/careers)
3. [greenhouse.io – Jobs at APPARATUS](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/apparatus)
4. [linkedin.com – APPARATUS company page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/apparatus-studio)

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