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Junior Product Designer (Furniture)

Junior Product Designer (Furniture)

Department: Product (Furniture)
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Vancouver
Reporting To: Tlell Davidson
Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 / year

Description

Hi there, we’re Article. 👋
Since 2013, we have been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time, it’s not easy — it requires solving challenging, meaningful problems. This is where you come in, as a Junior Product Designer, you'll support senior product designers in their day-to-day, building presentations to showcase new product designs and smaller design projects.

Why We Need You:

The product design team is at the centre of Article’s business. Working very closely with our Category Management team, they bring product concepts and ideas to life while keeping the Article aesthetic throughout all of our product categories. The team is looking to bring on a Junior Product Designer to assist with the day-to-day tasks and free up time for our Senior Product Designers. This person will be learning through hands-on project work and exposure to design critiques with the more experienced designers.

Why Article?

As a Particle (people of Article), you will have a high level of autonomy to solve challenging, meaningful problems the best way you can. That means you’re trusted to explore solutions you believe will work best (you’re the expert, after all). You’ll do all this while growing your skills within a company that is redefining the furniture industry.

About the Product Design team:

Currently, there are 5 designers. They all work very closely together and have created a positive, team-first environment. They have naturally become ultra collaborative within the team and across functions. This environment is ideal for someone who enjoys a “Win Together” mentality in their team. They are a hybrid team - you'll be in the office 3 days per week.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in designing furniture pieces across all categories
• Translate briefs into detailed sketches and 3D models
• Conduct trend, material, and competitive research to inform design decisions
• Support the creation of concept presentations and participate in product reviews
• Collaborate with sourcing and engineering to ensure design feasibility and cost-effectiveness
• Prepare presentations for internal and cross-functional reviews
• Maintain design documentation and update project timelines as needed

Who You Are:

• Degree in Industrial Design, Furniture Design, or related field
• 1–2 years of relevant design experience (internships included)
• Proficiency in 3D design tools (Rhino, SolidWorks, or similar)
• A strong design portfolio that showcases form development and attention to detail (We want to see your keen eye for design)
• A keen interest in utilizing and researching AI Tools for workflow efficiencies
• Interest in materials, manufacturing methods, and furniture construction
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Legally able to work in Canada
• Completion of a criminal background check

Perks & Benefits:

Wealth:

• The salary range is $65,000 to $75,000. The starting salary will be determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, and the hiring team’s budget, which is based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity
• 4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple

Life:

• 15 days of vacation*
• 6 well-being (sick) days
• 1 Inclusion and Diversity Day
• Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
• Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks

Total Health:

• Excellent extended health and dental benefits packages
• $1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being
• TELUS Health App
• Mental Health Assistance/Counseling
• Virtual medical appointments

Office Space:

The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open, accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders). Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room. Stand-up desks can be requested, too.

Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet, and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing.
On-site fitness equipment with showers and towel service.
Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis matches happen, from very competitive to very casual.
A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome.

Getting here:

• Free street parking (first-come, first-served; no reserved spots for senior leaders)
• Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
• 20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations

Extra:

• 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)
  *Prorated
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