Designer

Overview KMD, a premier architectural design and fabrication firm, is looking for a designer that can make a big impact working with our talented and diverse group of designers, woodworkers, metalworkers and finishers. Our team is known for creating unique elements that become the feature and focus of our client's projects. As specialists in challenging one‑of‑a‑kind projects, we’re a trusted partner to the Bay Area’s leading architects, designers, and general contractors. We’re in search of someone that can help us build on this reputation in a fun and collaborative environment. This is a job for someone who’s excited to take on diverse design prompts. The day to day responsibilities are constantly changing. This isn’t the place where you’ll spend two‑weeks doing the same thing (no window schedules!) Projects range from one‑off furniture pieces to large‑scale architectural installations that feature hand‑crafted wood, metal, glass, kinetic elements, and lighting to name a few. Responsibilities Work with Principal on design development Create shop‑ready fabrication drawings Work with shop staff to QC projects under construction Site visits for surveying and installation assistance Help with estimating new work Marketing assistance - graphic design, photography oversight, website updates, client presentations, etc. Communicate with design partners to clarify details, submit RFI’s, etc. Organize and maintain project notes Qualifications Minimum 3‑years of experience in physical design (metal or wood shops, architecture, furniture, ID, or equivalent). Minimum of 2 years of experience creating shop drawings and interacting with a fabrication team. NOTE: With complete respect for detailed architectural drawings, we are only looking for someone who has direct experience working with fabricators and creating fabrication‑ready drawings Expertise working in Rhino and/or Fusion 360. Other 3d modeling programs are a plus. Insatiable appetite for learning about new processes, new materials, and new tools. A flexible personality, capable of switching quickly between projects and working with unknowns. A knack for problem solving and creating elegant design solutions. Stellar written and verbal communication skills. Capable of traveling to job sites around the Bay Area. Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship at this time. Bonus points Deep understanding of the material properties of steel, aluminum, and wood. Comprehensive knowledge of wood and metal fabrication. Fluent in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Graphic design experience. Experience exporting for CNC - both 2D cut lines, and 3D shapes. This position is based out of our San Francisco office. Occasional remote work is possible, but the collaborative and physical nature of our work requires our team to be together under the same roof. We offer competitive salary, profit sharing, health care stipend, holiday and paid time off and sick leave as well as education reimbursement. We want you to grow, be supported and succeed with us! If you feel like you’re a good fit for this role and our firm, please send us a message with the following: Identify a project on our website that you would be most excited to take on as a designer Send us a link to sample drawings for three different projects that you've taken on #J-18808-Ljbffr Archinect