Millwork Design & Production Manager
3 days ago
Queens
Location: Long Island City, NY Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site Our client is a distinguished luxury residential millwork division with a reputation built on unparalleled craftsmanship, advanced fabrication capabilities, and the delivery of truly custom solutions for high-end homes. Operating out of Long Island City, they combine sophisticated design with hands-on production CNC fabrication, fine woodworking, metalwork, and specialty concrete all under one roof. This role demands a rare combination: design sophistication, fabrication fluency, and operational leadership. The ideal candidate has done all three not just one. • Technically expert in digital modeling and shop drawing production for complex luxury millwork, • Hands-on CNC experience knows how to run the machine, not just spec it, • Comfortable managing a fabrication team and holding them to luxury-grade standards, • A design thinker who understands material science and pushes what's possible, • Client-facing capable able to communicate professionally about project details, specs, and logistics Design & Drafting • Lead the drafting process for custom luxury residential millwork projects, from concept through construction-ready shop drawings, • Develop and refine digital models for structural details in coordination with architectural and engineering specifications, • Generate precise shop drawings for the fabrication team, maintaining exacting standards of accuracy and detail, • Contribute to project narrative and concept development, translating client vision into buildable design Fabrication & Production • Operate and manage advanced CNC machinery including 3-axis CNC milling and laser cutting for custom component production, • Coordinate fabrication workflows across design, engineering, and production to meet luxury quality and schedule standards, • Provide hands-on expertise in fine woodworking, metalwork, and specialty concrete fabrication techniques, • Supervise and support the fabrication team through assembly, ensuring meticulous attention to detail at every stage Operations & Project Coordination • Manage project schedules, material procurement, and resource allocation within the millwork shop, • Maintain client communication on project details, specifications, and logistics with professional, high-touch service, • Uphold rigorous quality control standards across all production activities, • Drive continuous improvement in fabrication methods, material applications, and shop processes Leadership & Team Development • Mentor and develop fabrication team members, elevating their skills in high-end craftsmanship, • Model the standards of quality, precision, and professionalism the brand is built on, • Actively contribute to the growth and operational development of the division over time, • Proven experience in a professional design and fabrication environment, specifically within luxury residential millwork or high-end custom fabrication required, • Demonstrated expertise in digital modeling for structural details and generating comprehensive shop drawings for complex projects, • Hands-on CNC machinery experience, including operation and working knowledge of maintenance, • Multi-material fabrication experience: fine woods, metals, and specialty concrete applications, • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to manage demanding timelines and client expectations, • A genuine passion for material science, fabrication innovation, and the application of advanced techniques to luxury environments, • Degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, Construction Management, Engineering, Fine Arts (3D/fabrication focus), or a related field or equivalent demonstrated expertise, • CAD/CAM: Rhino + Grasshopper, RhinoCam, Revit, Polycam, • Design/Graphics: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), • Office: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) This is an exceptional opportunity for a design-fabrication hybrid professional to take ownership of a high-performing luxury millwork operation and build something meaningful within it. Our client offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, a hands-on and craft focused environment, and real long-term growth potential for the right person. If you are technically exceptional, leadership-capable, and driven by the pursuit of quality without compromise, we want to hear from you. Our client is an equal opportunity employer
