--- title: 'ASSISTANT PRODUCT DESIGNER at APPARATUS' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/assistant-product-designer-apparatus-new-york-ea3970era175' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-03' --- # ASSISTANT PRODUCT DESIGNER at APPARATUS - **Company:** APPARATUS - **Location:** New York, NY - **Posted:** 2025-07-24 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/apparatus/jobs/5597963004 ## Job description ## ASSISTANT PRODUCT DESIGNER 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. The Assistant Designer plays a key role in supporting our custom product pipeline. This role is responsible for drawing and documenting custom iterations of APPARATUS products, with work that protects company design principles while collaborating with Sales to deliver beautiful and efficient solutions to clients. ## RESPONSIBILITIES Technical Drawings - Develop and maintain accurate technical drawing packages, installation instructions and templates for custom orders, including rugs, furniture, lighting, objects and internal projects. - Utilize aesthetic vocabulary of APPARATUS to create the best custom iterations of existing collections for client requests. Documentation and Collaboration - Upload all custom order files into the appropriate software systems and organize drawing files on the shared server. - Work proactively with the sales and assembly teams regarding custom orders, communicating about project questions, timelines and updates. ## QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design. - Proficiency in Solidworks, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. - 1-3 years’ experience in industrial design, with a focus on lighting and furniture a plus. - Experience designing with materials such as wood, metal, glass, porcelain and leather, including a basic understanding of their manufacturing properties. - Experience in a high-paced environment that prioritizes precision, excellence and consistency. ## SKILLS - Strong aesthetic judgment and visual communication skills. - Excellent verbal and written communication. - Ability to manage multiple priorities with grace and clarity. - Collaborative mindset; able to work cross-functionally and build relationships at all levels. - Discretion with confidential and proprietary information. ## WORK SCHEDULE - Full-time in-person hours: Monday–Friday, generally 10:00AM–6:00PM - Longer hours and weekend availability as needed ## PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND CHECK-INS SCHEDULE - Regular check-ins - Annual performance review Salary from $55,000 This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position is based in our New York studio. 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. 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