Junior Furniture Designer / Drafter (Freelance – In-Person)
Location: Lawson-Fenning, Los Angeles, CA
Type: Freelance / On-Site

Compensation: $30-38/hr

About Us
Lawson-Fenning is a Los Angeles–based furniture design studio known for thoughtful, modern California design. We create collections, custom pieces, and interior-focused solutions with a focus on high-quality materials and craftsmanship.

Position Overview
We’re looking for a Junior Furniture Designer/Drafter to support our design and production teams on a freelance, in-person basis. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is comfortable working in a fast-paced studio environment and excited to contribute to detailed drawings, 3D modeling, and development of new furniture pieces and retail spaces

Responsibilities

Produce accurate technical shop drawings for fabrication using AutoCAD

Build and revise 3D models in SolidWorks and or Rhino

Create presentation materials, diagrams, and visual assets using Adobe Creative Suite

Assist with developing design concepts, construction details, and material specifications

Support the team with prototyping documentation and production communication

Maintain organized file structures and adhere to internal drafting standards

Required Skills & Experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong 3D modeling skills (Rhino or SolidWorks required)

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Understanding of furniture construction, materials, and standard manufacturing methods

Ability to create clear, build-ready technical shop drawings

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow direction

0–3 years of professional experience or equivalent internship experience in furniture, industrial design, or related fields

Degree in Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Architecture, or related discipline (preferred)

Additional Qualities

Strong communication and organizational skills

Comfortable working hands-on and collaborating with designers and fabricators

Eagerness to learn and grow within a design-driven environment

How To Apply:
Please submit your resume, portfolio (PDF or link), and a brief note about your experience to careers@lawsonfenning.com with the subject line “Junior Designer – Freelance”.

Lawson-Fenning
Los Angeles, California

 

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About Lawson-Fenning

Lawson-Fenning is a Los Angeles based furniture studio rooted in California’s modern design movement. Our collections blend natural materials, timeless forms, and thoughtful craftsmanship to create spaces that feel collected, lived in, and deeply personal. Each piece reflects collaboration with artisans and a respect for design, sustainability, and community.

Our Melrose showroom and new Studio LF host a workspace for our small team that offers spaces for discovery. All creative team members from product to graphic design come together to explore a distinct expression of our brand in an open and collaborative workspace.

 

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Overview

We’re looking for a Graphic Designer and Marketing Manager with a strong background in graphic design and typography to lead the visual and written expression of Lawson-Fenning.

This is an especially exciting time to join the studio as we continue a full rebrand and introduce new creative direction, product collections, and digital experiences. You’ll play a key role in shaping how Lawson-Fenning is seen and experienced across every touchpoint.

This role is ideal for a creative who lives at the intersection of design and storytelling. You will concept and execute campaigns, design print and digital materials, manage our social presence, and bring the brand to life through imagery, words, and thoughtful design.

We’re looking for someone who approaches marketing as a design discipline, who is curious, conceptual, and detail oriented. Someone who is self motivated and can create work that feels artful, intelligent, and true to the spirit of the studio.

 

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Core Responsibilities

Social Media

• Manage and publish daily content for the Lawson-Fenning Instagram grid, Monday through Friday

• Curate and produce Reels, “Latest at LF” videos, and seasonal campaign content

• Concept and design with Creative Director new print pieces and marketing materials

• Oversee engagement by responding to comments and messages, interacting with tagged photos and peer accounts, and maintaining an authentic brand voice

• Develop and execute engagement strategies to reach new clients and grow the community

• Manage paid social campaigns tied to product launches and collection releases

• Track and report weekly and monthly performance metrics

Pinterest

• Manage engagement through comments and repins

• Reorganize and refine boards into categories such as Outdoor, Living, and Dining

• Design and upload branded pins featuring the Lawson-Fenning logo and collection imagery

• Oversee advertising for product and collection launches

• Provide weekly and monthly performance reports

Email Marketing

• Design and distribute weekly digital mailers in Figma and Omnisend

• Collaborate with the Creative Director on concepts and layouts, obtain approvals, and schedule campaigns

• Track and analyze engagement metrics to inform future strategies

Print & Physical Marketing

• Design and update branded materials including postcards, maker cards, business cards, showroom tags, and finish tear sheets

• Oversee production of printed pieces such as holiday cards, branded tabloids, and collection booklets

Press & Partnerships

• Track and archive press features across digital and print publications

• Gather and organize assets from PR representatives and media outlets for brand archives and storytelling use

 

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Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field (required)

• Strong foundation in typography, layout, and composition with a refined design sensibility

• Minimum 4 years of experience in design-driven marketing or creative studio environments

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Figma

• Experience with Omnisend or similar email marketing tools

• Solid understanding of social platforms, analytics, and paid media strategy

• Excellent writing and communication skills with a sensitivity to tone and brand language

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at once

• A genuine interest in furniture, interiors, and the creative culture that surrounds them
  
  Please contact careers@lawsonfenning.com