About this role
Dmitriy & Co is a renowned couture upholstery house celebrated for immaculate tailoring, exceptional craftsmanship, and uncompromising quality. With roots spanning three generations on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, each piece reflects a legacy of precision, refinement, and quiet luxury. As part of RH’s expanding ecosystem of luxury design, craft, and manufacturing, Dmitriy & Co represents the artistry and discipline required to bring extraordinary furniture to life.
We are seeking a Cutting Associate with strong technical expertise and a true passion for craftsmanship. The Cutting Associate will play a key part in bringing to life upholstery pieces that embody our uncompromising standards of quality and design. As a valued member of our team, you will refine your skills, collaborate with visionary partners, and contribute to our enduring legacy of artistry and excellence. This role is at our LA-based Downey workroom.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accurately review and follow purchase orders, providing timely progress updates to ensuring workflow efficiency
- Inspect and map fabrics before cutting to identify defects, optimize layout, and maximize yield
- Measure, mark, and cut upholstery material components as required with precision, including on matchinging pattern, strips, and repeats, ensuring each piece reflects our commitment to exceptional quality
- Expertly utilize hand tools and equipment, including fabric cutting machines, scissors, razor blades, and measuring devices, to mark and cut fabric components for upholstery pieces with precision
- Accurately label fabric materials to ensure proper identification and workflow accuracy.
- Safely handle fabric and completed assembled components, utilizing assistance when appropriate to maintain both safety and craftsmanship integrity
- Contribute to specialty projects, and other tasks as needed
OUR REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years of experience in furniture production, cutting, or a related field
- Proficiency in cutting upholstery fabrics and material components
- Proven experience in balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
- Strong time management and communication skills, with a collaborative and service-oriented approach
- Commitment to quality, safety, and meticulous attention to detail
- Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Occasionally lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds using proper equipment and safety procedures
- Constant standing with occasional walking periods throughout the workday
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to grasp, handle, assemble and cut materials and products
- Frequent bending, twist, reach, and perform similar physical movements as required by job duties
- Perform repetitive motions and tasks as needed
- Distinguish colors, shades, and brightness where required
- Safely navigate and move throughout the work area