Furniture Design Associate Job at Maiden Home, New York, NY

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  • Maiden Home
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Maiden Home is growing a team of forward-thinking individuals who possess unique strengths and perspectives, an innate ability to inspire their colleagues, and an eagerness to reimagine the world of luxury furnishings.

Maiden Home is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Furniture Design Associate to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of furniture design trends and construction techniques, paired with a sharp eye for detail, craftsmanship, and the functional requirements of well-made furniture.

This is a unique opportunity to join a brand that is primed for its next stage of growth–with a proven competitive advantage in its ability to attract, motivate and retain top talent across a range of disciplines. At Maiden Home, you’ll find a workspace that encourages innovation, creative expression, and teamwork, and your experience will be shaped by your performance, contributions, and drive.

This role is located at our New York headquarters, located in the TriBeCa design district.

Responsibilities

Concept Development

  • Assisting with initial concept sketches and mood boards.
  • Contribute ideas and explore different design directions in the early stages of a design.
  • Sketch options per design brief
  • Creating presentation decks, working with project managers, and presenting designs to various teams

Research

  • Current design trends, materials, finishes, and color palettes in furniture and lighting design.

Material & Finish Selection

  • Assisting in the selection of materials, finishes, fabrics, and other components for New Products.
  • Prepare material samples, explore new material options, and support the design team in evaluating them
  • Bringing fresh energy and enthusiasm to the weekly design process, offering valuable insights into both our designs and the market for the Design Team to build on.
  • Confidently and proactively communicate the ability to meet deadlines with the Design Manager.

Qualifications

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Furniture Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Interior Design, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in drafting, 3D modeling, and rendering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, Keyshot)
  • Ability to research, conceptualize, and develop original furniture designs.
  • Strong eye for detail, proportion, texture, and materials.
  • Clear verbal and written communication to convey design ideas to team members, clients, and manufacturers.
  • Comfortable adjusting designs or priorities in response to client feedback, production challenges, or shifting timelines
  • Client-facing communication skills are a plus
  • Strong sketching and ideation skills to communicate form, function, and concept.
  • Has a growth mindset - looking to grow with Maiden Home and our current path

About Maiden Home

Maiden Home is an authority in the world of luxury home furnishings. The brand designs original pieces at its New York studio, sources exquisite materials from trusted partners around the world, and works directly with distinguished artisans to bring them to life—then, it delivers them with prices and lead times that are unheard of in the furniture industry.

Maiden Home’s unwavering commitment to exceptional design and quality is praised by leading interior designers and publications including Architectural Digest and Elle Decor, and it has brought the brand consistent year over year growth.

Maiden Home is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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