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Product Design Engineer - Bedfordshire - negotiable (V04226a)

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With a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation, our client provides advanced solutions globally for managing surface water, ensuring efficient and safe water flow in various applications. 

As a Product Design Engineer in the R&D team, you will be managing your own projects to design innovative, high-performance cutting-edge water management products. You’ll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, turning concepts into functional products through creativity, technical knowledge and rigorous testing. You will be working on their core product range either redesigning existing products or developing new fresh ideas and concepts for new products. 

They continually invest in their employees and welcome a culture of inclusivity where you work in an environment where unique perspectives are not only acknowledged but celebrated, fostering a sense of belonging and recognition.

Skills and Experience needed from the Product Design Engineer:

  • Product Design Degree or equivalent
  • Ideally at least 4 years of product design, ideally within the construction sector
  • Experience using a range of materials such as concrete, plastics, steel fabrication and iron castings
  • 3D design experience is essential with SolidWorks strongly preferred
  • Strong communication, presentation and problem-solving skills

Salary and Benefits on offer:

  • All salaries can be discussed with the recruiter before deciding whether you wish to proceed
  • Working hours - 34.5 per week (+ 1 hour unpaid lunch).  9am - 5pm Monday - Thursday, 9am - 4.30pm Friday. There is flexibility on start / finish time with this role
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays. Increases to 28 days with length of service
  • Flexible hybrid working option
  • Private Healthcare and Life Assurance schemes
  • Company Contributary Pension
  • Free parking with free electric car charging stations

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Location:
Bedfordshire
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
negotiable
Benefits:
pension, healthcare package
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

Design Manager - Furniture and Lighting - London - negotiable (V04231a)

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This company is on the look-out for an individual with great experience from the product development sector, ideally lighting or furniture, to take on the role of Design Manager for a 16-month full-time maternity cover role.

Our client creates beautiful furniture, lighting, fabrics and wallpapers through collaborations with a network of the finest craftspeople in Britain. Their designs combine responsibly sourced, high-quality materials and superb workmanship to ensure they endure for generations.

Supporting the Creative Director you will be responsible for leading the development of innovative and manufacturable furniture and lighting designs from the initial concept through to production handover. This role ensures that design intent is effectively translated into functional, high-quality designs that align to company objectives, while meeting the NPD timelines, technical requirements, and stakeholders' expectations.

A full job spec will be sent out to all applicants that show the following:

  • A Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience
  • A Degree in Design or a related field
  • Relevant knowledge and understanding of UK standards and legislations
  • A driving licence is essential as there will be a requirement for visiting workshops
  • Able to work to deadlines with strong planning, prioritisation, and time management skills
  • Able to demonstrate a genuine interest in environmental innovation and sustainability, particularly in the interiors sector

In return they offer:

  • A generous negotiable salary which can be discussed with the recruiter before you decide whether to proceed
  • 22 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) plus additional days off for Birthdays and Christmas
  • Pension, Healthcare, Car and Cycle to Work Benefit Schemes
  • Full Travel expenses paid when visiting the workshops and the other office
  • The choice of working from their London or Leicester offices

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Location:
London
Job Type:
Contract
Salary:
negotiable
Benefits:
pension + benefits package
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

Design Manager - Furniture and Lighting - Leicestershire - negotiable (V04231b)

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This company is on the look-out for an individual with great experience from the product development sector, ideally lighting or furniture, to take on the role of Design Manager for a 16-month full-time maternity cover role.

Our client creates beautiful furniture, lighting, fabrics and wallpapers through collaborations with a network of the finest craftspeople in Britain. Their designs combine responsibly sourced, high-quality materials and superb workmanship to ensure they endure for generations.

Supporting the Creative Director you will be responsible for leading the development of innovative and manufacturable furniture and lighting designs from the initial concept through to production handover. This role ensures that design intent is effectively translated into functional, high-quality designs that align to company objectives, while meeting the NPD timelines, technical requirements, and stakeholders' expectations.

A full job spec will be sent out to all applicants that show the following:

  • A Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience
  • A Degree in Design or a related field
  • Relevant knowledge and understanding of UK standards and legislations
  • A driving licence is essential as there will be a requirement for visiting workshops
  • Able to work to deadlines with strong planning, prioritisation, and time management skills
  • Able to demonstrate a genuine interest in environmental innovation and sustainability, particularly in the interiors sector

In return they offer:

  • A generous negotiable salary which can be discussed with the recruiter before you decide whether to proceed
  • 22 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) plus additional days off for Birthdays and Christmas
  • Pension, Healthcare, Car and Cycle to Work Benefit Schemes
  • Full Travel expenses paid when visiting the workshops and the other office
  • The choice of working from their London or Leicester offices

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Location:
Leicestershire
Job Type:
Contract
Salary:
negotiable
Benefits:
pension + benefits package
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

Interior Designer - Hertfordshire - up to £42,000 (V04229)

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Our client is a thriving architectural and interior design practice working on retail, hospitality and office fit-out projects across the UK.

They are currently seeking a creative Mid-weight Interior Designer to join their innovative and rapidly expanding team. This is a permanent position, although they would also consider contract, allowing you to be a key player in the delivery of exceptional projects, with long-term career growth prospects.

As an Interior Designer your responsibilities will include:

  • Collaborating with the architectural team to bring original design concepts to life
  • Managing and executing projects from the initial concept to installation, ensuring a high standard of quality
  • Engaging with clients to understand their needs and preferences
  • Creating mood boards, presentations and furniture schedules, as well as coordinating with suppliers
  • Overseeing and maintaining communication with contractors during the installation phase

Experience and Skills sought from the Interior Designer:

  • 5+ years of interior design experience within the UK
  • Creativity with strong presentation skills, a versatile approach to design
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and the Adobe Creative Suite
  • A hands-on, adaptable approach with a proactive attitude
  • Confident communication and collaboration skills with colleagues, clients, contractors and suppliers

In return they provide:

  • Salary up to £42,000, commensurate with your experience and skills
  • 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays
  • Participation in a pension scheme to secure your financial future
  • Key professional subscription fees paid

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Location:
Hertfordshire
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Up to £42,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension, good holidays
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

Architectural Technician - Hertfordshire - up to £50,000 (V04230)

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Our client is a successful architectural and interior design practice working on commercial and residential projects across the UK.

They currently have an exciting opportunity for an Architectural Technologist, CAD Technician or Architect to join their independent, creative, growing practice and be heavily involved in all aspects of delivering outstanding projects, with long term career progression.

You will need to be able to demonstrate at least 5-7 years’ experience across all construction project phases, with extensive understanding of UK Building Regulations and excellent technical coordination skills. You will also be coordinating packages of information from different disciplines.

Key responsibilities for the Architectural Technician include to:

  • Prepare detailed technical packages on office fit out, commercial and residential schemes
  • Ensure that all designs comply strictly with Building Control, British Standards and all relevant statutory codes
  • Assist with all phases of the project including conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documents
  • Liaise with and produce documentation for approval authorities
  • Coordinate internally with teams, as well as externally with consultants and suppliers


Skills and experience needed from the Architectural Technician:

  • Excellent understanding of the construction process
  • Confident in working directly with clients and liaising with outside suppliers, contractors, project managers and engineers
  • Enthusiastic and able to multitask as you will have a number of projects running concurrently
  • Proficient in AutoCAD with Revit an added bonus
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented with strong organisational and communication skills

In return they offer:

  • Salary up to £50,000, commensurate with experience
  • 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays 
  • Pension scheme 
  • Key professional subscription fees paid

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Location:
Hertfordshire
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Up to £50,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension, good holidays
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

Interior Designer - Warwickshire - up to £40,000 (V04228)

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A new role has arisen with the F&B division of our client who works alongside major brands and chains. As a well-established Interior Designer, you will be working alongside the Design Manager in delivery of a fast paced, deadline driven roll-out refurbishment programme.

The role will be a hybrid of home and office based, working as part of a team and also independently. Your main projects will be within the retail and hospitality sectors, in particular food & beverage.


Experience and Skills sought for the Interior Designer:

  • Ideally 5 years’ experience with commercial clients working on a number of projects at one time
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, InDesign and Photoshop
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Strong lateral thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail and consistency in drawing work, to produce high quality drawings


In return you will be part of an ultra-professional and friendly team, working for some of the biggest brands in leisure and retail. Salary and benefits are:

  • Salary of £36k to £40k, negotiable
  • Hybrid working, in the office at least twice per week
  • Perkbox membership
  • Pension scheme
  • Their offices can be reached by public transport

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Location:
Warwickshire
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£36,000 - £40,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension + perkbox
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

Project Manager - Furniture - Norfolk - negotiable (V04227)

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This British manufacturer of beautiful bespoke furniture, cabinetry and specialist joinery has successful collaborations both in the UK and internationally with prominent private, professional and commercial clients working on for private residences, royal palaces and superyachts.

Due to continued expansion, they are seeking a full time, experienced Project Manager with a joinery background to join their team. The successful candidate will be managing large and often complex projects from point of order, through planning, design development, manufacture, and installation with the aim of delivering superb quality and service, on time and within budget. Projects range from highly decorative freestanding furniture through to significant architectural joinery installations with contract values up to £5m.

The role also entails line managing a small team which includes a Design Engineer and Draughtspersons.


Skills and Experience sought from the Project Manager:

  • A personable, positive, organised and resourceful problem solver with a good understanding of form and function and commercially aware
  • You should possess excellent interpersonal skills to work with a multitude of stakeholders and be able to communicate effectively across all levels
  • In-depth knowledge of joinery and an understanding of complex site installations
  • Able to use Microsoft Office Suite for the management of project information
  • Experience of managing people would be an advantage but not essential and training will be given if this is new to you


In return the Salary and Benefits on offer are:

  • For transparency we are happy to discuss the compensation package during our initial conversation
  • Profit Share and Pension schemes
  • Long service holiday award
  • Life Assurance and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity benefits
  • Training & development opportunities along with opportunities to work on international projects
  • Company social events and activities

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Location:
Norfolk
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
negotiable
Benefits:
profit share, pension, life assurance
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

Designer / Project Manager - Kent - up to £38,000 (V04225)

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Our client has over 80 years of expertise in bespoke metal fabrication working with leading architecture firms in the UK to provide high end bespoke Lift interior finishes for new landmark builds and refurbishments.

They are currently recruiting for a Designer to work closely with the fabrication team and it will be a combined design and project management role alongside meeting clients with the MD to discuss projects. They are looking for an individual who wants to progress to managing their own projects in the future.

Offices are in Kent, inside the M25 close to public transport and there will be regular London site visits and meetings as it is not a desk bound role.

Main Responsibilities of the Designer:

  • Manage your own CAD and design workload
  • Liaise with client and architect to develop existing relationships
  • Attend and survey site liaising with install teams
  • Execute project planning and management of labour
  • Attend client meetings with the MD


Skills and Experience sought by the Designer:

  • 3+ years of experience in architectural metalwork design, sheet metalwork or joinery design
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and ideally Fusion 360
  • Strong design sensibility and the ability to translate concept design into a buildable project
  • Good telephone, communication and presentation skills
  • A genuine interest in a career in project management


In return they offer:

  • Salary £35k+
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing over the first five years)
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Car Parking but also 20 mins from London Bridge Station
  • Kitchen with refreshments provided

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Location:
Kent
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£35,000 - £38,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

Kitchen Designer - West Midlands - up to £34,000 (V04209)

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This independent kitchen business has been working within the kitchen marketplace for over 30 years and are currently recruiting an experienced Kitchen Designer to work out of their showroom in Leamington Spa which is currently being refurbished.

They design modern and classic kitchens, specialising in high-end German kitchens and as Kitchen Design,  you will be responsible for welcoming clients to the showroom, visiting customers’ homes, listening to their ideas, designing their dream kitchen and following through to completion and installation. They also have a team of installers and of admin for the ordering and scheduling.


Skills and Experience expected from the Kitchen Designer:

  • Strong design and sales background within the independent kitchen marketplace
  • Able to work to deadlines and targets
  • A natural flair for design, presentation and customer service
  • Good IT skills and CAD literate (they use Compusoft Winner and EQ)
  • Full driving licence essential


On offer is a basic salary of between £28k and £34k plus a very good commission structure, pension, laptop, mobile phone and travel expenses. The role will be Monday to Saturday with a day off in lieu.

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Location:
West Midlands
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£28,000 - £34,000 per annum
Benefits:
commission + pension
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

Kitchen Designer - Cheshire - up to £40,000 (V04224)

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This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a creative, client-focused environment. You’ll be at the forefront of our client’s business, working with a team of passionate professionals who specialise in designing, manufacturing, and installing high-quality bespoke interiors for both residential and commercial projects.

As a Designer, your primary responsibility will be to create and design high-quality bespoke furniture that matches clients' exact specifications, blending design flair with practicality. You’ll work closely with clients, ensuring their needs are met every step of the way, from initial concept through to successful project completion.

Key responsibilities for the Designer include to:

  • Be the face of the company, building and nurturing relationships with clients, ensuring that all communication is clear, professional, and timely.
  • Produce creative, functional designs that are both beautiful and practical. Attention to detail is essential in this role.
  • Manage your projects, from initial designs to final installation, ensuring deadlines are met, budgets are adhered to, and clients are delighted.
  • Work seamlessly with the rest of the design and production team, ensuring smooth project delivery and high standards.


Skills and Experience needed for the Designer role:

  • Accuracy is key, as their clients expect flawless designs.
  • You’ll be working with a variety of clients, so your ability to connect with people is essential.
  • A strong design eye with the ability to create bespoke solutions that match the client’s brief.
  • You’ll need to be comfortable with spreadsheets, emails, and documentation.
  • Experience in high-end bespoke design is highly desirable.
  • CAD knowledge is a plus but not a must.


What they can offer in return:

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year basic + uncapped commission.
Career Development: Opportunities for growth and progression as the company continues to expand.
Benefits: Private medical and dental insurance, company pension, and regular company events.

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Location:
Cheshire
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Benefits:
commission, healthcare, pension
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

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