Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on creating places and experiences that bring people together. The company designs, develops, and operates hospitality-driven destinations to host gatherings of all kinds, ranging from small corporate meetings to immersive brand activations and beyond. We love bringing people together in person, and that passion for great experiences extends to our employees as well. If you're interested in creating inspiring moments of connection, consider joining our team.

House Director

Convene Hospitality Group is seeking a visionary House Director to lead the ongoing operations and cultural evolution of our NeueHouse Madison Square location. As the strategic and operational leader of this iconic space, you are responsible for the holistic success of the ‘House’, encompassing commercial and operational ownership, P&L accountability, member and guest experience, creative programming, and physical asset management. 

You will provide executive oversight to a multidisciplinary team encompassing Membership & Event Sales, Membership Experience, Event Operations, Food & Beverage Programs, AV Production, and Facilities, ensuring every activation is executed with the precision and hospitality synonymous with the NeueHouse brand. Reporting to Convene Hospitality Group Leadership you will drive integrated business performance and operational excellence by leading high-impact cross-functional initiatives, while delivering elevated hospitality and cultivating a trendsetting brand that defines the global standard for creative community building. 

This is a rare opportunity to be a founding pillar of a brand evolution. You will lead the charge in creating an environment where world class hospitality meets cultural innovation. You are the custodian of an iconic landmark, transforming it into a living, breathing ecosystem where influential creators, entrepreneurs and innovators belong. You don’t follow trends, you set them.

About NeueHouse Madison Square

Located in the heart of the Flatiron District, NeueHouse Madison Square is a landmark of New York’s creative scene, housed in a historic 1913 industrial building that once served as an auction house. NeueHouse Madison Square offers a timeless design, emotive experiences, and elevated hospitality.  Across eight floors, it offers special event spaces, membership lounges, private office suites, and a members-only restaurant and bar, all artfully blending an edgy, industrial aesthetic with the comfort and warmth of a designer residence.

What You’ll Do:

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide executive direction to multidisciplinary teams including Membership & Event Sales, Membership Experience, Food & Beverage, AV Production, and Facilities. 
• Act as the cultural steward ensuring every activation is executed with precision and hospitality synonymous with both the brand and elevated hospitality standards.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.

Commercial Performance

• Partner with CHG commercial leadership to craft a sales and marketing strategy to drive top line revenue growth across membership, private workspace, meetings & events and food & beverage outlets.  
• Build and lead on-site sales and marketing team to support a holistic go-to-market strategy supported by CHG centralized brand, marketing and global sales organizations.  
• Drive a high performance sales culture by aggressively scaling Membership, Meetings & Events, and Multi-outlet F&B through innovative programming and integrated revenue generating initiatives that maximize total property growth.
• Focus on optimizing yield through pricing strategies, occupancy management, and the conversion of high production events that align with the brand’s market position.
• Manage and balance between top-line growth and bottom-line health, ensuring the operational framework remains high-performing.

Operational Excellence

• Implement and drive a versatile service philosophy that ensures every interaction from catering and intimate community gatherings to high-production, large scale events is transformed to bespoke, tailored, world-class experience.
• Ensure the venue is consistently operationally ready by overseeing and monitoring front of house operations, back of house logistics, and physical brand standards.
• Enforce rigorous venue policies, safety protocols, and compliance with local health and liquor regulations.

Food & Beverage Delivery

• Architect and oversee the F&B program that balances high-end simplicity with operational flexibility, ensuring the service model can seamlessly scale to support everything from social lounging to formal, bespoke private dining experiences.
• Seamlessly manage the operational flow across multi outlets including the restaurant and cafe- an integration of breakfast, lunch and cafe classics as well as the private dining room and bar, ensuring each maintains a culinary seasonal rotation, elevated service and peak performance.
• Navigate the complexity of a multi-faceted venue by balancing high-level business orchestration with active floor presence. Lead from the front to ensure refined service, managing the "connective tissue" between culinary and front of house. 

Financial Management

• Take comprehensive ownership of the property’s Profit and Loss statement, meticulously balancing premium operational delivery with sustainable bottom-line health.
• Analyze financial reports, track KPIs, and adjust operations to meet or exceed goals.
• Partner with sales to drive membership growth and maximize event profitability

Revenue Management

• Drive a high performance sales culture by aggressively scaling Membership, Meetings & Events, and Multi-outlet F&B through innovative programming and integrated revenue generating initiatives that maximize total property growth.
• Ownership of the property’s revenue engine, partnering with Commercial teams to design and execute high-impact growth strategies across all business lines.
• Focus on optimizing yield through pricing strategies, occupancy management, and the conversion of high production events that align with the brand’s market position.
• Manage and balance between top-line growth and bottom-line health, ensuring the operational framework remains high-performing.

Client & Stakeholder Relations

• Act as the primary conduit for members; you are not just a point of contact, but a trusted partner who understands their world and ensures the House is a sanctuary for their best work.
• Foster deep connections and relationships within the creative community. You manage a network, you weave a community- ensuring the House serves as a catalyst for collaboration and diverse perspectives.
• Architect a space that is inclusive and safe, ensuring diversity is not just a metric, but the foundational pulse of the House. You will proactively identify and remove barriers to belonging, ensuring every member feels valued.
• Nurture relationships with all stakeholders ensuring the brand's creative mission comes to life in the physical space.

Strategic Planning & Growth

• Partner with leadership to co-author long term growth strategies. You will implement industry-leading best practice to ensure the House is the benchmark for innovation in the creative community space.
• Maintain a full view of global industry shifts, proactively evolving the House to ensure it remains dynamic and competitive.
• Evolve the operational framework to ensure business is running at peak efficiency and effectiveness. You will refine the connective tissue between departments to optimize workflows, labor models and resource allocation.

What We Look For: 

• 7+ years of senior leadership experience in event venue management, membership, hospitality, or a related field.
• Proven track record of achieving financial targets and driving revenue growth.
• Strong operational expertise in event logistics, food & beverage programs, and technical production.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, membership and  event-driven environment.
• Proficiency with budgeting, financial reporting, and KPI analysis.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support event operations.

Compensation:

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000. This role is also eligible for Convene's annual incentive performance bonus plan.

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

We’re Here For You:

At Convene Hospitality Group, we want you to feel supported in every part of your life. Here’s what you can expect:

• Health & Wellness: Day-one health coverage for you and your family, 24/7 virtual care, emotional well-being support, and fertility & family planning benefits. Because your well-being matters, inside and outside of work.
• Time Off & Balance: Generous PTO, your birthday off (because, of course!), paid parental leave, and a year-end holiday closure to recharge.
• Financial Growth: 401K with company match and support for education, courses, and certifications. We invest in you so you can grow personally and professionally.
• Development & Recognition: Ongoing career growth opportunities plus recognition programs to celebrate milestones.
• Community & Impact: Volunteer and give-back opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact in the work you do.

At Convene Hospitality Group, we believe great teams are built by bringing together people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our values of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity, and Teamwork) shape how we show up for each other every day. We want everyone here to feel welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. If you’re excited to grow, learn, and make an impact, we’d love to have you on the team.

Convene Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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Your Impact on our Mission

As a Senior Product Designer at Zocdoc, you will play a crucial role in driving the user experience and design direction on one of our most impactful products. You’ll be responsible for leading design projects from ideation to implementation and contributing to the overall growth and success of the design team. With your expertise, creativity, and leadership skills, you will help shape the future of healthcare technology and directly influence the way healthcare providers reach patients searching for care.

You’ll enjoy this role if you are…  

• Passionate about creating user-centered designs that have a real impact on people's lives.
• Excited to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence product strategy and direction.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can drive meaningful change.

Your day to day is…

• Leading and successfully delivering design projects of significant scope, ambiguity, and complexity, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Designing and iterating quickly to support product decisions, executive reviews, and dynamic problem spaces.
• Communicating design rationale clearly and persuasively to cross-functional partners and stakeholders.
• Tackling complex workflows and data-rich experiences, translating them into intuitive, usable interfaces.
• Acting as a design leader within the team, bringing valuable insights and perspectives to design crits and cross-functional meetings.
• Staying up to date with the latest design and research trends, tools, and best practices, incorporating them into your work.
• Contributing to the development of design and research guidelines and standards, ensuring their adherence throughout the process. 

You’ll be successful in this role if you have…

• 5+ years of experience as a product designer, with a strong portfolio demonstrating strong craft, clear thinking, and business impact.
• BA/BS degree in design, a related field (e.g., interaction, graphic, visual communications, product, industrial), or equivalent practical experience
• A proven ability to operate effectively with senior stakeholders and incorporate feedback into high-quality outcomes.
• Strong instincts for high-quality iterations, especially in fast-moving contexts.
• Experience designing for consumer marketplace, complex workflows, ads or marketing tooling for B2B a strong plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration and articulation of design decisions.
• Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record of mentoring and guiding junior designers.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, capable of leading and delivering on projects of various scopes.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, research methodologies, visual design, and interaction design best practices.
• A life-long learner mentality with a growth mindset

Benefits:

• Flexible, hybrid work environment at our convenient Soho location
• Unlimited Vacation
• 100% paid employee health benefit options (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Commuter Benefits
• 401(k) with employer funded match
• Corporate wellness programs with Headspace and Peloton
• Sabbatical leave (for employees with 5+ years of service)
• Competitive paid parental leave and fertility/family planning reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Catered lunch everyday along with beverages and snacks
• Employee Resource Groups and ZocClubs to promote shared community and belonging
• Great Place to Work Certified

About the Team

As the Creative Project Manager, you’ll be a key member of the Creative Operations Team. Our team is responsible for bringing the Lume and Mando brands to life across all channels physically and digitally (DTC, Retail, Brand Marketing, Acquisition, In-Store Marketing, and Packaging to name a few). Our team is at the frontlines of the Lume & Mando brands, which is a job we take seriously… but that doesn’t mean we take ourselves too seriously. 

About the Role

The role will own all end to end project management for physical projects (packaging, in-store marketing, collateral, etc), Additionally, the role will support photoshoots and some digital project management.

A Creative Project Manager is the glue that holds the Creative and Brand teams together and is the constant source of truth for the projects they manage. They need to be the ultimate team player: dedicated, hard-working, and able to maintain and share their positive attitude. They ensure that projects run smoothly and are delivered on time and on brief, while making sure all team members have the support and information they need. The ideal candidate approaches each task, small or large, with the same attention to detail and follow through. They thrive off creating systems and optimizing processes, all to drive clarity and efficiency, not only on their direct team but with cross functional teams as well. 

What You’ll Accomplish

• Strengthen and push a high standard for project management across all physical projects from conception through execution.
• You’ll be the quarterback of a multifaceted creative team, owning workstreams that touch our various brand channels with brand / innovation managers and cross functional PMs
• Manage and facilitate a variety of creative projects, with a focus on packaging and in-store marketing projects
• You’ll be engaged in the creative process from end to end: briefing, creative development to delivery/asset hand-off 
• You’ll also provide creative support for the retail team: from managing render requests to creating sample mock-ups for meetings
• Develop timelines and ensure our team is on track to reach these milestones, while also adapting to pivots in timelines when they occur
• Support Head of Creative Operations in production of photoshoots for physical projects
• Celebrate our wins and help to adapt when we have setbacks
• Work strategically with the internal Lume & Mando teams and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize projects and processes.
• Independently act as the main point of contact for your creative workstreams, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders such as brand teams, insights, retail, design, and more
• Partner with project leads and brand managers to develop strong creative briefs grounded in insights and channel strategy
• Define project scope, identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies; ensure deliverables meet requirements and standards
• Effectively communicate within the team/org and negotiate timelines, decision making, and feedback
• Acting as the right-hand person to our Head of Creative Operations, helping to define processes needed to effectively plan, resource, and manage our creative workstreams
• Strengthen and maintain the creative operations building blocks and capabilities.
• Maintain organization across all project documents, shared drives (Google Drive, Box, Airtable, etc.), calendars, and meetings (scheduling, sending recaps, follow-ups, etc.)
• If conflicts or issues arise within projects, identify solutions and contribute to their resolution in a timely manner, escalating to team leaders when needed
• Efficiently use and maintain the processes, systems, and tools in place to support our Creative performers and their bandwidth. Navigate complex processes with ease and dedicate time and energy to making it better
• Anticipate both what's happening today and what's ahead. You will proactively sound the alarm on issues that may derail our process/timeline and team bandwidth. 

Note this is not a designer role, but an interest in design and/or the creative development process is a must.

You May Be a Fit If…

• You have 3-5 years of experience as a project manager or creative operations manager at an agency or on an in-house creative team
• You are curious and are often the one asking questions to learn new information / find the answers
• You’re comfortable working on a fast-paced team and get a kick out of problem-solving
• You are a great collaborator with strong communication skills
• You’re very organized and you’re known for your attention to detail
• You have a talent for bringing people together and inspiring them to do great work 
• You are constantly seeking clarity and making sure everyone is on the same page
• You are able to work in fluid environments where you need to manage changing priorities quarter to quarter, working closely with key stakeholders to clearly understand and communicate restacked priorities
• You foster strong working relationships with team members and cross-functional partners
• You take your work seriously, but not yourself 

Here’s Who You’ll Work With

• Reporting to: Director of Creative Operations
• Day-to-Day: L&M Creative Team
• Cross-Functional Partner Teams: Brand teams, Retail, Program Management, Design (Industrial Design & Production Teams), R&D, Sourcing, Insights, Legal & Regulatory

Benefits and perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• Equity in Mammoth Brands 
• Flexible time off and working hours
• L&D stipend
• 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years 
• 20 fully paid weeks off for parents who give birth, or 16 fully paid weeks off for all other paths to parenthood
• Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop
• Free products from our family of brands

The Mammoth Brands working model is in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our beautiful 70,000 square foot SoHo office is decked out with bagels on Wednesdays and lunch on Thursdays, and fully stocked kitchens with snacks, coffee, and drinks everyday.  Can’t forget the free products and the opportunity to have some meetings without Zoom!

We can’t quantify all of the intangible things we think you’ll love about working at Mammoth Brands, like the exciting challenges we tackle, the smart and humble team you’ll get to work with, and our supportive and inclusive culture. That said, our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of our total rewards package, which also includes a comprehensive set of benefits and our equity program. The base salary hiring range for this position is $91,600-$112,000, but the final compensation offer will ultimately be based on the candidate’s location, skill level and experience.  

About the Team

As the Creative Project Manager, you’ll be a key member of the Creative Operations Team. Our team is responsible for bringing the Lume and Mando brands to life across all channels physically and digitally (DTC, Retail, Brand Marketing, Acquisition, In-Store Marketing, and Packaging to name a few). Our team is at the frontlines of the Lume & Mando brands, which is a job we take seriously… but that doesn’t mean we take ourselves too seriously. 

About the Role

The role will own all end to end project management for physical projects (packaging, in-store marketing, collateral, etc), Additionally, the role will support photoshoots and some digital project management.

A Creative Project Manager is the glue that holds the Creative and Brand teams together and is the constant source of truth for the projects they manage. They need to be the ultimate team player: dedicated, hard-working, and able to maintain and share their positive attitude. They ensure that projects run smoothly and are delivered on time and on brief, while making sure all team members have the support and information they need. The ideal candidate approaches each task, small or large, with the same attention to detail and follow through. They thrive off creating systems and optimizing processes, all to drive clarity and efficiency, not only on their direct team but with cross functional teams as well. 

What You’ll Accomplish

• Strengthen and push a high standard for project management across all physical projects from conception through execution.
• You’ll be the quarterback of a multifaceted creative team, owning workstreams that touch our various brand channels with brand / innovation managers and cross functional PMs
• Manage and facilitate a variety of creative projects, with a focus on packaging and in-store marketing projects
• You’ll be engaged in the creative process from end to end: briefing, creative development to delivery/asset hand-off 
• You’ll also provide creative support for the retail team: from managing render requests to creating sample mock-ups for meetings
• Develop timelines and ensure our team is on track to reach these milestones, while also adapting to pivots in timelines when they occur
• Support Head of Creative Operations in production of photoshoots for physical projects
• Celebrate our wins and help to adapt when we have setbacks
• Work strategically with the internal Lume & Mando teams and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize projects and processes.
• Independently act as the main point of contact for your creative workstreams, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders such as brand teams, insights, retail, design, and more
• Partner with project leads and brand managers to develop strong creative briefs grounded in insights and channel strategy
• Define project scope, identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies; ensure deliverables meet requirements and standards
• Effectively communicate within the team/org and negotiate timelines, decision making, and feedback
• Acting as the right-hand person to our Head of Creative Operations, helping to define processes needed to effectively plan, resource, and manage our creative workstreams
• Strengthen and maintain the creative operations building blocks and capabilities.
• Maintain organization across all project documents, shared drives (Google Drive, Box, Airtable, etc.), calendars, and meetings (scheduling, sending recaps, follow-ups, etc.)
• If conflicts or issues arise within projects, identify solutions and contribute to their resolution in a timely manner, escalating to team leaders when needed
• Efficiently use and maintain the processes, systems, and tools in place to support our Creative performers and their bandwidth. Navigate complex processes with ease and dedicate time and energy to making it better
• Anticipate both what's happening today and what's ahead. You will proactively sound the alarm on issues that may derail our process/timeline and team bandwidth. 

Note this is not a designer role, but an interest in design and/or the creative development process is a must.

You May Be a Fit If…

• You have 3-5 years of experience as a project manager or creative operations manager at an agency or on an in-house creative team
• You are curious and are often the one asking questions to learn new information / find the answers
• You’re comfortable working on a fast-paced team and get a kick out of problem-solving
• You are a great collaborator with strong communication skills
• You’re very organized and you’re known for your attention to detail
• You have a talent for bringing people together and inspiring them to do great work 
• You are constantly seeking clarity and making sure everyone is on the same page
• You are able to work in fluid environments where you need to manage changing priorities quarter to quarter, working closely with key stakeholders to clearly understand and communicate restacked priorities
• You foster strong working relationships with team members and cross-functional partners
• You take your work seriously, but not yourself 

Here’s Who You’ll Work With

• Reporting to: Director of Creative Operations
• Day-to-Day: L&M Creative Team
• Cross-Functional Partner Teams: Brand teams, Retail, Program Management, Design (Industrial Design & Production Teams), R&D, Sourcing, Insights, Legal & Regulatory

Benefits and perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• Equity in Mammoth Brands 
• Flexible time off and working hours
• L&D stipend
• 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years 
• 20 fully paid weeks off for parents who give birth, or 16 fully paid weeks off for all other paths to parenthood
• Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop
• Free products from our family of brands

The Mammoth Brands working model is in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our beautiful 70,000 square foot SoHo office is decked out with bagels on Wednesdays and lunch on Thursdays, and fully stocked kitchens with snacks, coffee, and drinks everyday.  Can’t forget the free products and the opportunity to have some meetings without Zoom!

We can’t quantify all of the intangible things we think you’ll love about working at Mammoth Brands, like the exciting challenges we tackle, the smart and humble team you’ll get to work with, and our supportive and inclusive culture. That said, our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of our total rewards package, which also includes a comprehensive set of benefits and our equity program. The base salary hiring range for this position is $91,600-$112,000, but the final compensation offer will ultimately be based on the candidate’s location, skill level and experience.  

Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group! As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning service, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. We are seeking an experienced Senior Plumbing Engineer to join our team in New York, NY office.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Senior Plumbing Engineer, you will perform design engineering and provide system design support by working closely with all MEP disciplines to assure well-coordinated designs. This dynamic role will also involve consulting and interfacing with clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction.  

Additional responsibilities:

• Conduct field surveys, system assessments, and system commissioning
• Attend coordination meetings and job sites
• Perform calculations under Senior Engineer/Designer
• Produce clear and concise drawings consistent with client requirements and firm organization format and drawing standards
• Apply Codes and Standards to all designs (including working drawings and specifications)
• Conducting peer reviews and provide QA/QC oversight
• Perform code interpretation
• Assist in business development by expanding on current client relationships, cross selling Syska services and by attending industry and clients events

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Plumbing Engineer with a large variety of facility types including Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and Governmental buildings experience, as well as experience in critical facilities, storage facilities design. In addition to your engineering experience, to succeed in this role, you will need a solid knowledge of fire protection systems design for various projects with the ability to communicate design concepts via drawings and specifications.  

Engineer requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering; exceptional candidates may substitute with significant years of experience 
• Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of relevant experience in the Plumbing Design field
• Experience with the latest version of REVIT is a must
• A working knowledge of the various applications of fire suppression systems gained through both formal training (NFPA 99) and project experience
• Solid knowledge of Mechanical / Plumbing trades, building codes, and drawings/documents
• Detailed knowledge of equipment from various manufacturers and the ability to make proper selections independently.
• Ability to independently perform fire suppression hydraulic calculations to support design and estimate construction costs and evaluate the feasibility of construction
• Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD) Certification, highly preferred

Benefits:

As a Senior Plumbing/Fire Protection with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.

As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:

• Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, we promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership for their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments

SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER

APPARATUS is New York-based design studio that explores the relationship of lighting, furniture and objects in immersive environments, threading the historical and the cultural through a modern lens. The studio is headed by Gabriel Hendifar, Artistic Director, whose vision drives the studio’s design work.

The Senior Industrial Designer is responsible for engineering the full range of APPARATUS products, including new and existing lighting, furniture, objects, custom fixtures and special projects. We are a studio of continual refinement. This role requires master-level skills in SolidWorks and an extensive background in engineering with specific prior experience in lighting. Candidate must enjoy working in a collaborative environment, have a solutions-based perspective, be flexible and achieve results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the vision of the Artistic Director through a broad range of responsibilities including 2D ideation sketching, 3D modeling (SolidWorks), rendering, full scale drawing, prototyping, samples build.
• Lead the design engineering of custom lighting and furniture. Responsibilities include designing, prototyping, red-lining production drawings, components QC, dry-fitting production parts.
• Build and implement expertise to meet design requirements for UL, CB, CE, UKCA compliance.
• Provide timely and accurate redlines and feedback to vendors in new developments and counter-sourcing.
• Collaborate with APPARATUS Interiors department on cross-functional product design needs such as signage, display items, products for spaces and events.
• Accountable for accurate and complete technical drawings that meet evolving internal standards and are clear to globally based vendors and internal manufacturing team.
• Ensure timely updates and accuracy of live models of permanent collection fixtures.
• Lead the standards and organization/file management of the team’s internal server.
• Ensure the Manufacturing department vets all new product design and construction during established checkpoints, implementing their feedback.
• Provide detailed hand-off and of new product from development to production.
• Provide hands-on assistance with gallery installations, product maintenance, photoshoots and trade events.
• Give technical guidance for the manufacturing and sales teams as needed.
• Support management team in leadership and continuous refinement of team practices.
• Mentor junior team members, setting the standard for best practices for the Product department.
• Foster positive and productive work relationships with those inside and outside the organization.
• Consider cost implications of work process and projects to ensure prudent spend.

SKILLS

• Master-level ability: SolidWorks.
• Proficiency in: AutoCAD, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Well-developed aesthetic sense and eye for detail.
• Up-to-date knowledge of lighting and manufacturing technologies.
• Interest in working for an Artistic Director-led company with a specific vision and vocabulary.
• Background in the facilitation/creation of wiring schematics and voltage calculations for LED lighting.
• Broad knowledge of materials and techniques including woodworking, metal machining, casting, welding, plastics.
• Excellent work ethic, demonstrated by a high level of output; ability to self-motivate; ability to manage priorities with a sense of urgency.
• Team player who enjoys the process of creative development and is flexible working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Enjoys working collaboratively, ability to both lead and take direction.
• Ability to respond professionally to critical feedback and proactive in seeking support and help when needed.
• Ability to manage time, communicate about resources and capabilities, meet deadlines, and manage up consistently and effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills and accuracy in detail.
• Solutions-based thinker with a consistently positive attitude.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial engineering including lighting design and manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related.
• Furniture design and engineering experience a plus.
• Experience solving complex problems through use of efficient design.
• Significant experience in interaction with fabricators, vendors, consultants and UL and experience building positive and effective relationships with partners.
• Experience with high-end product and materials.
• Background working in a collaborative team environment that values excellence and efficiency.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-time hours: Monday–Friday generally 10:00AM–6:00PM
• Longer hours, evenings and weekend shifts as needed

PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND CHECK-INS SCHEDULE

• Regular check-ins
• Annual performance review

Salary from $90,000

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.