Fabricator
What is Naya?
Naya is a platform for companies and individuals to easily bring ideas to life. Through our unique process,
creator network, and software suite, we work with customers like Google, Wayfair, OneWorkplace, Steelcase,
and Herman Miller. We are Harvard Design Engineering grads who started Naya as our thesis and, although
we are currently focussed on furniture, we aspire to change the way we design, create, and consume across
products.
What is the role (Fabricator Freelancer)
You are a fabricator, maker, or fabrication shop in the Naya ecosystem. This is a pivotal role in our process of
co:creation. You turn a conceptual design into something real and physical. You may engage with the
designer during the design process to ensure that the design works. You will shepherd a project from shop
drawing to finished piece, communicating suggestions on buildability to the designer along the way. You
will be expected to post images of the fabrication process and complete a quality check at the end of the
project. The role is contractual for each project and you will be assigned different projects depending on
your interests and availability. You will also be able to choose fabrication projects you want to work on. If
assigned to a project, the timeline might vary from 2 week to 8 weeks. We will provide you with a detailed
guide for our process and payments when you are on boarded. Projects vary in sizes from 1-offs to 500+
units.
WhyNaya?
You will have full flexibility to work on projects as you desire. You will be able to build your portfolio of work.
You will be able to make a nice side or main income. You will be able to work on unique ideas that match
your skills and interests. You will be able to work with different kinds of clients. You will be paid on time
including a deposit before starting. As long as the fabrication is made based on specifications, your
payment will be guaranteed. We really love when fabricators have creative ideas for improving the design
and value engineering. We also respect how fabricators want to go about turning the concept into reality!
Am I a good fit?
Aside from being a great furniture maker, we look for the following experience:
Scrappy+ Growth Mindset. You will try many things before something sticks.
Obsessed with quality. One wrong joint is like the pea under the princess's mattress. It drives you
bananas!
Fast! A bias towards action and speed of executing will be paramount. You love to go through
iterations upon iterations to get things right.
Collaborative. You are a team player. Getting feedback by calling friends, experts, or clients to walk
through design challenges is the norm for you. You'll find the answer!
Organized. Sticky notes, calendars, to-do lists, whatever. This job requires a lot of time management
as customers value fast delivery.
Builder. By nature you love to make things and have loads of fabrication experience.
Obsessed with customer satisfaction. Can you feel their pain? Do you take care that they enjoy this
process?