OverviewBlue Green Works seeks a Design Coordinator, who will primarily support ongoing projects with a key commercial partner. The role encompasses both project management (overseeing implementation of fixtures across multiple large-scale commercial installs) and lighting design (supporting and supplementing our Lead Industrial Designer).Founded in 2020, Blue Green Works is a Manhattan-based lighting and design studio. We’re a small, tightly-knit team with a collaborative working style. This is an in-person role, generally working M-F from the BGW studio in Chinatown. Some in-person site visits will also be required.The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, inquisitive, and excited to master the multifaceted nature of this role. Flexibility and the ability to shift gears quickly will be essential.Core responsibilities include:Liaising with our commercial partners to keep the BGW team up to date on shifting project needs.Structuring and tracking multiple project timelines and delivery dates.Working closely with the production team to ensure on-time delivery of large orders.Drafting, updating, and maintaining lighting designs, with guidance from our Lead Industrial Designer and Creative Director.Creating tear sheets, installation instructions, and other reference materials.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in architecture or industrial design (or equivalent experience).Excellent organizational skills/methods and keen attention to detail.A collaborative attitude and a desire to learn.Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and annotating architectural/construction drawings, lighting plans, etc.SolidWorks and Adobe CS proficiency, AutoCad familiarity.Experience in drafting production drawings.Familiarity with G-Suite (Drive, Sheets, etc) is a must. Fluency with other organizational tools (i.e. Monday, Katana, etc) is also great but not required.Comfortable conveying important information IRL (i.e. during site visits).Ability to assist in assembly of prototypes, dry fitting, QC, etc is a plus.Bonus if you have experience working in boutique lighting design, construction management, manufacturing, shipping, or inventory control.
