Architectural Product Designer
Chemetal, an Easthampton, MA manufacturer and distributor of metal designs for interior design projects seeks and Architectural Product Designer.
The ideal candidate for this role is a motivated design professional with 8+ years experience in:
- Client Collaboration: Present technical design solutions directly to architecture and design firms and their fabricators.
- Digital Fabrication Setup: Create, clean, and optimize vector files and toolpaths for CNC machining and precision laser cutting equipment.
- Prototyping: Oversee the fabrication of physical mock-ups, collaborating directly with shop craftsmen to troubleshoot production challenges on the floor.
- Estimating CAD and CNC project costs.
- Product Development: Work with design and sales teams in design and development of premium interior metal materials, both in-house and vendor-sourced.
- Hands-on fabrication
We are looking for a self-motivated design professional with an aptitude for making things. You have 8+ years experience in architectural product design, or high-end millwork/metal fabrication. You’re strong on the computer (CAD, Adobe Creative Suite), and have practical design and fabrication skills, ideally with metal. You work well within a team and by yourself and you must be able to work in-person at our Easthampton, MA facility.
Education: BA, Architecture or industrial design degree.
What We Offer
- Chemetal offers a competitive senior-level salary. The company has a history of twice annual bonuses based on company and employee performance.
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance where company pays deductible.
- Generous 401(k) program
If this meshes with your experience, please send a note and resume with any relevant info to careers@chemetal.com with “Architectural Product Designer” in the subject line. All contact will be confidential. Thank you.