Filled design jobs

• Minimum of 4 years' experience to include hospitality projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Knowledge of other programmes such as Photoshop and InDesign
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Strong lateral thinking and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and consistency in drawing work
• Driving licence and own car to visit site

• Competitive salary
• Flexible office/home working arrangements on agreed days
• Perkbox membership, providing access to a range of employee benefits and discounts
• Participation in their pension scheme
• Convenient office location accessible by public transport

Our client is a small family run Bespoke Kitchen Design Business that pride themselves in their attention to detail and quality of their work making the kitchen the multi-tasking hub of the home.

Looking at the growth of the business and a busy order book they are now seeking a Designer to work alongside the Principal Designer and Director. This will primarily involve: producing 3D renders for client presentations along with arranging samples and sourcing materials; producing 2D technical drawings for manufacturing; placing orders; arranging appointments and communicating with clients.

Skills and Experience needed for the Assistant Kitchen Designer:

• You will have a keen eye for design and an interest in kitchens and fitted furniture
• 1-2 years of experience within an interior design, kitchen or joinery design company (UK-based) 
• Strong work ethic
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Very good written and spoken English

In return they can offer:

• Hours: 9am -5:30pm (1hr lunch), based in SW London
• Salary c£25k for a junior, c£30k if already have relevant experience within the kitchen sector.

This role is immediately available and will develop as the company continues to grow, allowing you to handle clients and become a fully independent sales designer. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client has earned a global reputation for the design and manufacture of furniture solutions for high technology and office environments and currently seek an experienced designer to work on projects from initial brief through to installation on site.

You will be part of a strong Design Team, producing all necessary design and technical documentation, as well as assisting Project Managers, to ensure project delivery.

Responsibilities of the Product Designer:

• Liaising with clients, suppliers and the in-house team
• Sharing knowledge of product in definition, design, manufacture and supply
• Using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for rapid turnaround of deliverables
• Quality control checks and attending snagging meetings
• Direct reporting to Head of Design and Projects, providing an overview of project stage when required

Skills and Experience needed for the Product Designer role:

• 5-10 years’ experience working within a design team / company
• Several years’ experience delivering projects from initial concepts, through to final installation
• Fluent in SolidWorks 3D modelling, 2D AutoCAD 2D drawings, and Keyshot rendering
• Experience using parametric modelling
• Able to create BoM drawings from 3D assemblies, they use FileMaker

This will be an on-site based role, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm and in return they offer:

Salary between £40k and £50k, quarterly paid bonus, pension, free parking and 23 days holidays (rising to 25 after 5 years) plus bank holidays. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client has their own unique approach to creating handmade truly bespoke kitchens, bedrooms, studies, wine rooms and other bespoke furniture. With a strong design and manufacturing team they encourage customers to visit the showroom and workshop where they are greeted with enthusiasm, an in-depth knowledge of materials and finishes, and a company able to offer a truly bespoke service.

They are now currently looking for a CAD Technician to produce Sales Drawings using Autodesk Revit for bespoke high-end joinery for 6 to 12 months’ maternity cover. You will be joining a company with a very low turnover of staff and a friendly and helpful team. This will be a full-time office based role.

Skills and experience sought for the CAD Furniture Technician:

• You must be computer literate, proficient with AutoCAD and ideally Revit. Full training will be provided for the right candidate which may include a period of working alongside their current CAD Technician as required
• Experience with architecture and fitted furniture
• Able to think for yourself and come up with practical solutions
• Good communication skills, fluent in English
• A real team player, happy to take on any job whether small or large

The salary will be dependent on experience and CAD literacy. They are an equal opportunities employer and accept applications from all qualified candidates.

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

With a longstanding commitment to British manufacturing, our client creates 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.

Their bespoke projects are borne from a consultative service offered to clients who wish to realise individual commissions that draw on their design expertise. As Design Technician and Estimator you will be part of the creative and design team, responsible for those individual projects to ensure smooth transition from concept to installation. You will also act as the first point of contact with the Sales Operations team, with the focus to provide design, quotations, pricing and technical support.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Product Design Technician and Estimator include:

• Working to brief to identify and understand customer needs and maintaining the flow of the project information through to completion
• Producing drawings for client approval and ensuring drawings are accurate for manufacture
• Working with the Design Manager to create custom and bespoke considerations on new designs
• Using SolidWorks and the CAD database to ensure all files are up to date
• Providing technical support to colleagues

Skills and Experience needed for the Product Design Technician and Estimator role:

• Minimum of 3 years' professional experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably lighting and/or furniture
• SolidWorks proficiency
• Adobe Suite, you will mainly be using lnDesign and Acrobat Pro
• A technical and commercial understanding of furniture and lighting construction, materials and techniques for effective manufacture
• Strong collaborative skills and be a confident and capable communicator
• Able to work to deadlines with strong planning, prioritisation and time management skills
• You should possess a keen eye for detail, with an appreciation for the highest quality craftsmanship and materials

In return they offer:

• A good negotiable salary
• Additional days off for Birthdays and Christmas
• Pension, Healthcare, Car and Cycle to Work Benefit Schemes

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

Our client is a well-established, family-owned UK independent manufacturer of products and furniture for the home. They have multiple brands, enabling them to appeal to a wide range of tastes with customers including, architects, designers, specifiers, retailers, hospitality, private and social housing providers and the end consumer.

They are currently looking for an experienced Product Prototype Developer / Model Maker with excellent joinery and carpentry skills and woodworking machine experience to make prototype models using Timber, MDF, Metal, Resin, Gel Coats, Casting / Tooling Resins and Fibre Glass.

The ideal candidate will work closely with the development department, mainly in product development, rather than mass production. The candidate will also have input into the final design of the product to help to ensure ease of manufacture.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

• You will work closely with the development department, working from technical drawings and resolving technical problems
• To use your workshop skills to make prototype and production moulds
• You will work closely with the design department to assist in the design of new products or modifications to existing designs, from detailed component design to full assembly
• Communicate with Management / Directors to provide information on project status and expected completion dates
• Liaise with other workshop staff and designers to carry out work
• Continually seek to improve both personal and workshop capabilities

Skills and Experience needed for the Product Prototype Developer  / Model Maker:

• Ability to use standard machine shop tools such as hand and portable power tools, within a workshop environment
• Experience and understanding of resin casting process
• Ideally experienced in rubber mould making and of painting 
• Creativity, imagination and a willingness to adapt to different techniques and use of materials
• Knowledge of Electronic Components, Timber & Metal Fabrication also useful
• Good numeracy skills (calculating weights etc.)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft products-to create guides for handover to production
• Good communication skills, organised and a strong team player with a high standard of attention to detail

In return they offer:

• A good salary working 37½ hrs per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• Pension: Nest - contributions: 3% from employer & 5% from employee
• Holidays: 23 days plus 8 statutory bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme

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

• Understand, support and encourage each member of the Account Management team.
• Maintain and maximise client yield across established pipelines.
• Build client sales in Business Development independently and across the wider Account Management team.
• Provide a mentor approach where required within the Account Management team.
• Clearly communicate and problem solve with cross departmental Management Team.
• Demonstrate a clear knowledge of your commercial priorities and responsibilities.
• Build strong rapport with existing clients, new customers and internal colleagues.

• A min of 5 years' project management sales experience within the interior design industry for property developers.
• The ability to encourage and mentor a team.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentational).
• Able to operate self-sufficiently in a principally field based role.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive.
• Good computer literacy.
• Strong lead generation and business development skills.

• Collaborating with the team to see the design through from concept to installation on site
• Handling suppliers, assisting in selecting materials, finishes, colours, and furnishings
• Managing external designers and contractors
• Gathering information, providing updates, and looking for solutions when needed
• Visiting project sites to assess progress, addressing issues, and ensuring design intent is being realised during construction

• Graduated in Architecture, Interior Architecture or Interior Design
• Conversant with CAD packages
• Practical with good problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• A genuine interest in classical architecture and heritage buildings
• Exhibit a desire for knowledge, quickly grasping concepts and adapting to changing work environments

• Overseeing and validating the design, development and implementation of all bespoke project designs and new bespoke product applications
• Identifying and suggesting new methods, procedures and work processes to continuously improve efficiencies and working practices
• Undertaking regular meetings, appraisals and discussions of development plans with direct reports
• Liaising directly with customers to identify their needs and provide project support and technical advice
• Undertaking the design and development of innovative solutions to the client’s specification, producing high quality 3D models for manufacturing purposes
• Actively building relationships with architects and contractors through project work, site visits, project meetings and events

• Min. 5 years’ experience post studies for a technical or specialist products company
• At least 2 years’ people management experience, working as a supervisor or design lead (or equivalent)
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent commercial awareness
• Excellent eye for detail, demonstrating ideas through innovative, quality designs and visuals to present to customers

With total commitment to British manufacturing, our client’s mission is to design and make enduring and life-enhancing 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. 

To aid their vision of a strong design aesthetic they are looking for an experienced Product Design Engineer to help drive all technical aspects of both new product design and product improvements of their existing collections. You will be delivering 2 successful launches per year with the overall business strategy in mind as well as delivering against their sustainability commitments and ensuring all products meet required regulatory standards.
They offer hybrid working and are open to candidates living either near their London office and showroom, or their Leicester office and workshops. You will however be expected to travel regularly to the workshops and other office.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring each design is ready for manufacture with complete technical packs in the form of detailed assembly drawings, lighting BOMs and installation guides
• Leading the compliance of all products to ensure each product produced meets all regulatory standards, including UK lighting standards
• Managing the product improvement process considering business needs, product performance and margin gain behind each improvement
• Ensuring sustainability goals and commitments are considered throughout the design process and evolving designs to ensure these can be met
• Mentoring (but not managing) the junior CAD team

Skills and Experience needed for the Senior Product Design Engineer:

• Min. 5 years’ experience within the product development sector, preferably lighting and/or furniture
• SolidWorks proficiency 
• Relevant knowledge and understanding of UK standards and legislations
• Strong technical skills
• Good communication and collaborative skills
• Able to work to deadlines with strong planning, prioritisation and time management skills
• A keen eye for detail, with an appreciation for craftsmanship, materials and sustainability
• A driving licence is essential as there will be a requirement for visiting workshops

In return they offer:

• A generous negotiable salary
• 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with additional days off for Birthdays, Christmas and Maternity / Paternity
• Pension, Healthcare, Car and Cycle to Work Benefit Schemes
• Full travel expenses paid when visiting the workshops and the other office

To find out more, to discuss salaries with the recruiter first and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.