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
RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.
At RH, we are committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role.