Filled design jobs

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Our client is a busy Interior Design Consultancy looking to expand by taking on an experienced Showhome Designer. Working with independent builders and national builders you will be producing showhouses across the country.

Key day-to-day tasks will include:

• Developing initial ideas and acquiring key information about potential projects, discussing requirements in detail with clients and setting project schedules
• Sourcing and specifying products and materials according to set budgets
• Researching and gathering information relating to the project
• Producing comprehensive mood boards for presentation to clients
• Having responsibility for multiple projects from design through to installation and styling
• Preparing detailed working drawings, designs, plans and schemes
• Supervising work at the design stage and on site
• Keeping up to date with new developments and design trends within the industry
• Working closely with the Design Director to create design concepts

Key Attributes:

• A creative and imaginative designer with a minimum of one years' interior design experience
• Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Excel and Word
• A full, clean driving licence
• An eye for design and colour with good 3D and spatial awareness
• The ability to visualise concepts and explain them to others
• Strong organisational skills, to ensure each project is completed on time and within budget
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Project management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team on multiple projects

This is a great opportunity to work in a small team with creative input. To apply, please forward a copy of your CV together with examples of your work (quoting ref V03396).

We have filled this vacancy.

This British furniture and lighting design company has its own workshop with highly skilled craftspeople. Along with selling to high net worth individuals they partner with interior designers, architects and other luxury retail companies, creating unique lighting and furniture. Every piece is made to order and they offer a bespoke service for one-off projects.

Due to expansion they are recruiting a Sales Administrator with the primary focus of sales administration and lead conversion, assisting the Sales Director with new leads, enquiries on pricing and the follow up lead processes. You will also support existing accounts and client orders. Training will be provided to ensure you are well versed in the company's products, ethos and systems. With this training you will build extensive product knowledge and be able to navigate a longer sale with ease.

They are looking for someone who is:

• Perceptive, organised and numerate
• Able to think quickly on their feet, articulate and passionate about excellent customer service
• Has a high level of decisiveness, openness, friendliness and energy
• Has an excellent telephone manner plus very good verbal skills.
• Some knowledge of high-end lighting, furniture and accessories sector
• Has good computer skills and is well-organised
• A minimum of 4 years in Customer Service, Office Administration and Sales Administration

Please forward your application and CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details.

We have filled this vacancy.

Our client is a family owned designer and manufacturer of high-end, top quality kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture. Clients are a mix of high net worth individuals, niche house builders and property developers. Based in Hitchin, North Hertfordshire; the Company (established 25 years ago) is innovative, ambitious and is about to enter an exciting new phase in its development.

As part of the expansion, they are looking to recruit another CAD Technician to join a growing team who lead the back-end of the production process. An understanding of construction to aid the factory workers in bringing their designs to life is desirable and 3+ years experience in furniture design and manufacturing is essential. Fluency in Cabinet Vision will also be needed and an understanding of the Screen to Machine aspect of the program vital.

Communication skills will be important as the role can involve interacting with the Designers, the Head of Production or the Managing Director on a daily basis. The ability to manage your workload to achieve deadlines is also key.

The team work hard and work together, ensuring that the final offering to the client is of the highest quality.

WE HAVE FILLED THIS VACANCY.

This highly regarded studio specialises in cutting-edge kitchens, interiors and garden buildings. As experts in spatial planning and ergonomics they enjoy linking the kitchen and garden, seeing kitchens as living spaces and are currently seeking a designer to join their team.

Projects have a lot of scope for design innovation, creativity and the use of high quality craftsmanship and materials. Flexible work times are offered on a freelance contract basis.

Person / Experience Required:

• Designer with three years' relevant experience
• Qualified to university degree level
• Excellent sketching, CAD and proven project management skills
• Numerate and a high standards of literacy
• You should have a passion for design and making things
• Confident with clients and a self-disciplined

Please forward your application and CV / Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com or contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details.

We have filled this vacancy.

Unusual Interior Design / Retail Job, Chelsea

Our client  is a truly unique business, selling amazing fake flowers and plants from a Fulham Road showroom.

They deal with the public, interior designers, film & TV companies and major corporate clients - selling anything from a single flower to literally hundreds of trees. Its varied, hectic and interesting work, requiring quick wits and loads of common sense.

The job is initially centered on retail support, but with room to grow - so you need to be a resourceful all-rounder who is bright, articulate - and good with people. You'll also need to be computer literate and have a sense of humour! This will suit someone who wants to be part of a fun (we think so, anyway!) and unorthodox business.

Were always busy, so please don't call - just email your CV and contact details.

We have filled this vacancy.

This company works closely with both National and Independent Developers designing showhomes and marketing suites within the middle and upper end of the marketplace. They also work with developers on luxury retirement homes.

They are very busy at the moment and foresee their workload to get even heavier so are looking for an additional, maybe two Designers, to join the team and work alongside the Director.

Person / Experience Required:

• Qualified to degree level in Design
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in luxury Showhomes and / or Retirement work
• Good drawing and presentation skills
• Computer literate, conversant with Apple Mac and preferably InDesign.
• CGI experience would be great but not essential
• Good communication skills and able to liaise with clients and suppliers

Please forward your application and CV / Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com or contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details.

We have filled this vacancy.

This company designs, manufactures and installs bespoke furniture and interiors for the high-end residential market. They work with architects, interior designers, project managers, quantity surveyors and private clients who demand the highest quality and specification. They are now seeking a Production Designer who understands furniture construction and is comfortable in working within the high end residential market. The role is to be catalyst to getting the design and development into production.

You will be the co-ordinator of each element of the project which can vary greatly so you will be an excellent communicator being the interface between the project manager and all suppliers, manufacturers and sub-contract teams. The role involves preparing each element of the project for manufacture and will involve regular trips to sub-contract teams around the UK.

Person / Experience Required:

• A cabinet making background is essential
• The ability to convey accurate instructions and drive design for manufacture
• CAD literate with good drawing capabilities for manufacture
• Ideally experience of procurement and handling suppliers
• Production management knowledge would be beneficial

Please forward your application and CV / Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com or contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details.

We have filled these vacancies.

This leading manufacturer of kitchens and bathrooms has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship. They work with the new build and affordable housing sector and have a number of retail brands, which are sold in independent retailers throughout the UK. They also manufacture furniture for builders merchants and large DIY stores.

They are currently looking for a kitchen designer to work from their head office as part of their creative team. This is a Monday to Friday role and you will be part of a company who are taking a leading role in enhancing customer experience through effective communication, design excellence and market expertise.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Communicating with the customer and sales team
• Creating high quality designs
• Producing customer presentation packs
• Achieving high quality output

Person / Experience Required:

• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT literacy and GCSE in Maths and English
• An ability to work on own initiative, motivated and enthusiastic
• Experience of using Fusion 2020 software is ideal
• Kitchen design experience is a distinct advantage

Please forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com or contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details.

We have filled this vacancy.

This company specialises in the design and manufacture of systems office furniture products and upholstered office screens supplying to an extensive portfolio of blue chip end users around the world.

Expanding and busy, they are now looking for a talented designer who can help design / engineer new furniture systems and provide project specific technical support to the sales team.

The successful candidate should be passionate about design/engineering, have a thorough understanding of how things are made and a practical hands on approach.

Person / Experience Required:

A working knowledge of any or all of the following would be a distinct advantage but not essential:- Office furniture design, tubular and sheet steel fabrications, extruded aluminium profiles, plastic injection moulding, woodworking, upholstery, bills of materials and costings.

• Hold a relevant degree qualification
• At least 5 years' industry experience
• Be commercially focused
• Be confident with using SolidWorks
• Be a confident communicator (both verbally and via hand drawn sketches) and have good listening skills
• Be able to manage their work load to achieve deadlines
• Hold a full EU driving licence

This job offers the successful candidate a great opportunity to escape the rat race, live in a beautiful uncongested part of the world with excellent schools and a higher quality of life, whilst working on a varied range of interesting, contemporary furniture related design projects.

Please forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com or contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details.

Westbridge Furniture Designs is a leading furniture manufacturer to some of the most prestigious UK retailers.

We have an opportunity for a talented and creative Artworker to join our busy and vibrant design team. The role will be to create presentation artwork and Point of Sale, maintaining our brand image through material for print and our online presence.

Working pro-actively alongside the product design and development team you will have a keen eye for detail, excellent communications skills, the ability to cope well under pressure and work quickly and accurately to deliver optimal results at all times.

You must also have a strong working knowledge of design software packages in the Adobe Creative Suite. In particular Photoshop and Illustrator will be essential with a good knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint as a benefit.

The ideal candidate will have a further education qualification in Graphic Design and / or strong previous experience in a similar environment working across a range of marketing disciplines.

Applications should either be emailed to clare.hughes@westbridgefurniture.com or posted to Clare Hughes, HR Business Advisor, Westbridge Furniture Designs Ltd, Greenfield Business Park, Bagillt Road, Flintshire CH8 7FF (quoting reference V03354).

For more information on us please visit our website at www.westbridgefurniture.com.