Millwork Design & Production Manager

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Millwork Design & Production Manager 

Location: Long Island City, NY  

Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience  

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site 

About the Role 

Our client is a distinguished luxury residential millwork division with a reputation built on unparalleled craftsmanship, advanced fabrication capabilities, and the delivery of truly custom solutions for high-end homes. Operating out of Long Island City, they combine sophisticated design with hands-on production — CNC fabrication, fine woodworking, metalwork, and specialty concrete — all under one roof.  

They are seeking a Millwork Design & Production Manager: a versatile, technically deep professional who can bridge the gap between design intent and shop floor execution. This is a role for someone who is equally at home generating precise shop drawings and standing next to a CNC machine, and who has the leadership presence to develop a skilled fabrication team. It comes with a genuine growth path for the right person — this division is building toward expanded operations and wants someone who can grow into a senior leadership role as the business scales. 

What We're Looking For  

This role demands a rare combination: design sophistication, fabrication fluency, and operational leadership. The ideal candidate has done all three — not just one.  

• Technically expert in digital modeling and shop drawing production for complex luxury millwork  
• Hands-on CNC experience — knows how to run the machine, not just spec it 
• Comfortable managing a fabrication team and holding them to luxury-grade standards  
• A design thinker who understands material science and pushes what's possible  
• Client-facing capable — able to communicate professionally about project details, specs, and logistics 

Core Responsibilities 

Design & Drafting  

• Lead the drafting process for custom luxury residential millwork projects, from concept through construction-ready shop drawings  
• Develop and refine digital models for structural details in coordination with architectural and engineering specifications  
• Generate precise shop drawings for the fabrication team, maintaining exacting standards of accuracy and detail  
• Contribute to project narrative and concept development, translating client vision into buildable design 

Fabrication & Production  

• Operate and manage advanced CNC machinery including 3-axis CNC milling and laser cutting for custom component production  
• Coordinate fabrication workflows across design, engineering, and production to meet luxury quality and schedule standards  
• Provide hands-on expertise in fine woodworking, metalwork, and specialty concrete fabrication techniques  
• Supervise and support the fabrication team through assembly, ensuring meticulous attention to detail at every stage 

Operations & Project Coordination  

• Manage project schedules, material procurement, and resource allocation within the millwork shop  
• Maintain client communication on project details, specifications, and logistics with professional, high-touch service  
• Uphold rigorous quality control standards across all production activities  
• Drive continuous improvement in fabrication methods, material applications, and shop processes 

Leadership & Team Development  

• Mentor and develop fabrication team members, elevating their skills in high-end craftsmanship  
• Model the standards of quality, precision, and professionalism the brand is built on 
• Actively contribute to the growth and operational development of the division over time 

Qualifications  

• Proven experience in a professional design and fabrication environment, specifically within luxury residential millwork or high-end custom fabrication — required  
• Demonstrated expertise in digital modeling for structural details and generating comprehensive shop drawings for complex projects  
• Hands-on CNC machinery experience, including operation and working knowledge of maintenance  
• Multi-material fabrication experience: fine woods, metals, and specialty concrete applications  
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to manage demanding timelines and client expectations  
• A genuine passion for material science, fabrication innovation, and the application of advanced techniques to luxury environments  
• Degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, Construction Management, Engineering, Fine Arts (3D/fabrication focus), or a related field — or equivalent demonstrated expertise 

Technical Proficiencies  

• CAD/CAM: Rhino + Grasshopper, RhinoCam, Revit, Polycam  
• Design/Graphics: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)  
• Office: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) 

The Opportunity 

This is an exceptional opportunity for a design-fabrication hybrid professional to take ownership of a high-performing luxury millwork operation and build something meaningful within it. Our client offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, a hands-on and craft focused environment, and real long-term growth potential for the right person. If you are technically exceptional, leadership-capable, and driven by the pursuit of quality without compromise, we want to hear from you.  

Our client is an equal opportunity employer