Shop Production Manager / Junior Designer

THE ROLE We're looking for a Shop Production Manager / Junior Designer to oversee day-to-day production across our workshop while contributing directly to the design of new and custom work. You'll coordinate fabrication across every material we work in, and you'll be at the drawing board — developing 3D models, shop drawings, and client-facing design approvals for custom pieces.
This is a hands‑on role suited to someone early in their career with genuine shop fluency and design ambition: equal parts technical (modeling, drawing, production planning), operational (coordinating makers, tracking materials, managing timelines), and creative (developing custom pieces alongside the design team).
You'll work directly with our founder and design lead, with room for the role to grow as you demonstrate range.
PRODUCTION & SHOP MANAGEMENT Oversee day-to-day shop production, coordinating fabrication schedules across wood, metal, glass, stone and upholstery
Own the production tracker — keep every piece current on status, due dates, and next steps from order through crating and shipping
Coordinate with outside vendors and fabricators across specialty materials and finishes, including veneer layup, upholstery, stone and glass and metal plating
Manage material sourcing, ordering, and inventory across all production categories, including receipt and routing of COM/COL fabric and leather
Troubleshoot production issues and quality control across all stages of fabrication
Build and maintain dynamic spreadsheets to track production schedules, material orders, costs, and timelines
Partner with design and marketing/sales teams to scope custom and architectural projects, providing realistic timelines and production feasibility input
DESIGN & DRAWING Create and maintain robust 3D models and renderings for new designs, custom client work, and shop drawings
Translate design concepts into accurate technical drawings and cut lists for fabrication
Produce client-facing drawings for approval (DFAs) and carry them through revisions to sign-off
Develop custom variations of existing KGBL pieces — dimensions, materials, finishes, and hardware — in collaboration with the design team
Specify and source materials, finishes, and hardware; prepare and coordinate samples for client approval
Contribute to the development of new pieces for the KGBL collection, from sketch through prototype
Maintain a working knowledge of the contemporary furniture and design landscape to inform material choices, finishes, and production standards
QUALIFICATIONS 2–5 years in a custom furniture, millwork, or fabrication shop environment, or a design role with substantial shop exposure
Robust 3D computer modeling and rendering skills (e.g. Rhino, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent)
Demonstrated design sensibility, supported by a portfolio of furniture, object, or interior work
Deep understanding of fabrication coordination across wood, metal, glass, stone, and upholstery
Strong working knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets, including building dynamic, formula-driven spreadsheets
Understanding of and interest in the contemporary furniture and design landscape
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and timelines
Strong communication skills across design, sales, and shop teams
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
Adobe Creative Suite proficiency a plus

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