Production Assistant Jobs in Matawan, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Reports to:  Production Manager
Location:  Brooklyn, NY
Company:  In Common With + Quarters

In Common With + Quarters

In Common With is a design studio defining a new vocabulary for interiors, in which old-world craft meets at-scale manufacturing. Founded in 2018, our practice brings endless curiosity, exceptional materials, and unparalleled adaptability to lighting and objects for all spaces-created with our team of expert craftspeople, artists, and engineers around the world. In 2024, we opened Quarters, a hybrid retail and hospitality destination in Tribeca. Through ongoing collaborations with our peers in the worlds of art and design, Quarters crafts a vision of home that's unfolding and alive.

Our obsessions with craft and collaboration originate from a boundless interest in people, objects, and an ongoing conversation between the two. Every product we make and every partnership we cultivate has that in common.

The Role

We are seeking a full-time Production Assistant to support products from build through to shipment. The role reports to the Production Manager and works as part of a team maintaining studio standards, with responsibilities spanning lighting fixture assembly, wiring, testing, order preparation, shipping, and studio upkeep.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with their hands and the repetitive nature of the tasks, values high-quality craftsmanship, and brings consistent care and quality to every product they touch.

Core Responsibilities

Product Assembly (50%)

• Assemble, wire, and test light fixtures.
• Follow detailed assembly instructions, QC guidelines,  processes, and procedures
  

Packing and Shipping (30%)

• Prepare and package orders for domestic and international shipments. 
• Process orders through shipping platforms including generating required labels and documents.

Stock Replenishment and Organization (15%)

• Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment/tools according to established procedure
• Assist in full studio inventory count in both our studio and warehouse spaces
• Assist Inventory Coordinator  in receiving shipments (i.e., inventory transfer, packaging material, or larger palletized shipments) 
• Assist in QC audit of products when necessary

General (5%)

• Assist in studio/show product installation when necessary at either our Gowanus, Tribeca locations and or offsite locations
• Assist in product photography when necessary

Individual Contributor Level Expectations

• Take ownership of tasks and deliverables, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely completion.
• Execute work aligned with team and organizational goals by translating objectives into actionable activities.
• Collaborate effectively with peers and cross-functional teams to share knowledge and coordinate efforts.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, or outcomes and propose solutions.
• Apply subject-matter expertise to contribute knowledge, insights, and value to team success.
• Follow established SOPs or process guidelines and provide feedback to improve clarity, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Requirements

• 1-4 years of relevant experience in the field or function.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to stand 90% of each work day while performing job duties and responsibilities
• Role requires frequent use of hands and fine motor coordination
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds multiple times a day
• Must be comfortable and have knowledge using a drill press.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and ability to transition seamlessly between multiple software systems throughout the workday
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with wiring, electrical work, or furniture building is a plus but not required
• Experience in brass finishing, patinating, soldering, threading and tapping.
• Some experience working with adjacent teams or stakeholders is preferred.
• Ability to understand team goals and contribute ideas that improve processes or outputs.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with others across functions, and levels.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change; able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to own work, meet deadlines, and follow through on commitments.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Open to giving and receiving feedback as part of a culture of growth and learning.
• Conducts work with integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• A genuinely empathetic group. We have a non-negotiable no jerks policy. Being nice is free.
• Dog-friendly (we share our studio with a few four-legged coworkers)

Studio + Compensation

• This is a full-time position based in Gowanus, Brooklyn
• Our production team follows a four-day workweek, with 10-hour shifts totaling 40 hours per week.
• Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Hourly range: $24-$27, commensurate with experience
• Benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, and vision insurance (with 100% monthly premium coverage options), PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match