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# Craft Associate at APPARATUS

- **Company:** APPARATUS
- **Location:** Red Hook Production
- **Posted:** 2024-03-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/apparatus/jobs/5131425004

## Job description

## CRAFT 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.

## RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

- Contribute to the making of products through applying Craft finishes.
- Produce consistent and high-quality work, on-time and according to department standards.
- Perform related Craft duties such as, cutting and gluing leather and horsehair, staining wood and selecting stone layouts, and preparing products as needed.
- Meet and record the output and quality goals that are set by the manager. Verify accuracy of all work orders, bill of materials and routes. Notify manager of any discrepancies.
- Understand the use and effects of various materials, equipment, and techniques.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace; contribute to overall department organization.
- Provide overtime work when needed.
- Comply with all safety and Company policies.  Consistently follow safe work procedures for metal preparation, as well as required worksite safety procedures.
- Communicate with Assistant Manager and Manager about supply needs.
- Support company initiatives and projects on an as-needed basis.

## SKILLS

- Ability to read and follow patterns and work instructions with precision.
- Ability to learn quickly by watching and doing, retain and build on knowledge.
- Skilled manual dexterity and use of tools.
- Ability to perceive color and depth of field; and match hue, value, intensity, translucency and texture.
- Acquainted with high-end and delicate materials requiring care and attention.
- Familiar with quality control inspection methodology.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and organization.
- Flexible team player committed to seeing things through to completion.
- Demonstrate a positive commitment to feedback.
- Ability to routinely and repetitively lift up to 30 pounds safely and, raise arms overhead; work standing on a regular basis, and climb a ladder as necessary.
- Ability to wear required protective equipment during work hours and abide by all safety policies and guidelines.
- Reliable and trustworthy.

## EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

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

## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Material and manufacturing knowledge of metal, finishes, glass, porcelain and leather.
- Experience sewing and pattern making.

## WORK SCHEDULE

- Full-time on-site hours: Monday–Friday between 8:00AM–5:00PM.
- Longer hours and weekend availability as needed.

## PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND CHECK-INS SCHEDULE

- Weekly 1:1s and management meeting.
- Annual performance reviews.

Salary from $23/hour

This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position is based in our APPARATUS PRODUCTION facility 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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