Junior Furniture Designer / Drafter - Freelance In-Person

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”.