Junior Designer

In Common With is a design studio focused on collaboration and innovative design. They are seeking a Junior Designer to provide technical and creative support in custom and product design, ensuring accuracy in documentation and facilitating communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales team with custom lighting and furniture design documents, including technical drawings, assembly guides, and renderings
• Provide technical support to Operations and Sales teams for lighting specifications and fabrication details
• Produce reference materials for the Sales team tailored to each collection's custom capabilities
• Create and maintain an organized archive of past custom projects, drawings, renderings, and photographs
• Ensure all design documentation and presentation materials meet accuracy, consistency, and brand standards
• Assist Designers in developing lighting and furniture concepts from sketch through production
• Create and update 3D models, drawings, and renderings for reviews and presentations
• Prepare presentation decks, material boards, and visual assets for internal and client meetings
• Research materials, finishes, and references to support ongoing projects
• Support the Product Design team with prototypes, sample reviews, and quality checks
• Participate in design reviews, capture feedback, and next steps
• Own the process of updating tear sheets, assembly guides, and production documentation
• Create physical jigs and support materials for Production and Operations teams
• Maintain digital archives, materials library, and shared design assets
• Coordinate sample shipments, vendor deliveries, and studio organization
• Contribute to cross-team efforts such as trade shows, photo shoots, and design reviews
• Take ownership of tasks and deliverables, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely completion
• Execute work aligned with team and organizational goals by translating objectives into actionable activities
• Collaborate effectively with peers and cross-functional teams to share knowledge and coordinate efforts
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, or outcomes and propose solutions
• Apply subject-matter expertise to contribute knowledge, insights, and value to team success

Skills

• 1–3 years of professional experience in a design studio, architecture firm, or product design environment (internships included)
• Degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Proficiency in Fusion, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Basic rendering skills in KeyShot, V-Ray, or comparable software
• Familiarity with Google Workspace
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
• Experience collaborating across teams and disciplines — from Sales to Product to Operations
• Comfort with 3D printing or other digital fabrication processes
• Strong eye for detail, paired with excellent organization and communication skills
• Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines with consistency and care
• Adaptable, curious, and comfortable with change in a fast-paced environment
• Thoughtful problem-solver who brings ideas forward to improve how we work
• Open to feedback and growth. We learn together and evolve together
• Approaches work with integrity, kindness, and a collaborative spirit
• We have a non-negotiable “no jerks” policy. Being nice is free
• Dog-friendly studio (we share our space with a few four-legged coworkers)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with 100% monthly premium coverage options)
• Generous PTO
• A 401(k) with employer match
• Profit sharing

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