Product Design & Production Assistant

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. We're looking for a practical, creative and hands-on Product Design & Production Assistant to support both the design and production sides of our furniture studio. This is a hybrid role for someone who's equally comfortable at a CAD screen and on the workshop floor - split roughly 3 days on design work and 2 days on production and warehouse support, though the balance will flex week to week depending on what projects need. You'll work closely with our team, helping develop new furniture pieces from concept through to the finished, dispatched product. It's a great fit for someone early in their design career who wants real exposure to how a high-end furniture brand actually makes things - from CAD drawing to final assembly. About the Role We're looking for a practical, creative and hands-on Product Design & Production Assistant to support both the design and production sides of our furniture studio. This is a hybrid role for someone who's equally comfortable at a CAD screen and on the workshop floor - split roughly 3 days on design work and 2 days on production and warehouse support, though the balance will flex week to week depending on what projects need. You'll work closely with our team, helping develop new furniture pieces from concept through to the finished, dispatched product. It's a great fit for someone early in their design career who wants real exposure to how a high-end furniture brand actually makes things - from CAD drawing to final assembly. Key Responsibilities Design Support Assist with CAD drawing and technical documentation for new and existing furniture pieces Support product development, including prototyping and design revisions Help prepare visual materials - renders, presentations, catalogues and marketing collateral Assist with photography prep and styling for products Contribute ideas and support the design team through the development process Production Support Assist with furniture assembly, finishing and basic workshop tasks Carry out quality checks on incoming and outgoing products Help prepare products for delivery, installation and export Support the production manager with day-to-day tasks Warehouse & Logistics Receive, check and organise incoming materials and stock Pick, pack and prepare orders for dispatch Assist with loading and unloading deliveries Maintain accurate and tidy storage of products and materials General Operations Keep the warehouse and workshop clean, safe and well organised Help manage waste, packaging and recycling Follow health and safety procedures at all times Essential Requirements Some experience or training in product, furniture or industrial design Working knowledge of CAD software – SolidWorks (required for role), bonus if experience with building Revit models also Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting and manual handling Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship Naturally tidy, organised and reliable Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions Full driver's licence A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to help wherever needed Desirable Experience A design qualification (industrial design, product design or similar), or currently studying towards one Previous experience in furniture, joinery, warehousing or manufacturing Familiarity with tools, materials or basic workshop environments Experience with dispatch, logistics or stock handling What We're Looking For You're someone who enjoys the full journey of a product - from the first sketch to the finished piece - and takes pride in both good design and good craftsmanship. You're dependable, practical and keen to be part of a tight-knit team creating high-quality, design-led furniture. #J-18808-Ljbffr