Lighting Designer Jobs & Careers

Our client specialises in the design, development and manufacture of very high-quality lighting and furnishing products and are looking for a Junior Production Engineer. It is a newly created role to undertake the creation of production, assembly and manufacturing data in the form of production guides, manufacturing drawings and specifications.

This is an entry level role for someone seeking to begin a career in engineering and manufacturing. It would suit a motivated individual, looking for career advancement and training will be provided to the suitable candidate, to help fill any gaps in experience or knowledge.

Key Responsibilities include to:

• Participate in the improvement and development of existing products
• Produce production assembly drawings and guides
• Update and release drawings through the application of change management processes
• Produce 3D and 2D CAD production drawings
• Generate BOMs (Bill of Materials) using assembly data
• Manage own workload to meet critical project objectives

Skills and Experience sought for the Junior Production Engineer:

• Able to use 2D & 3D CAD Packages and an understanding of drawing systems
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes
• Ability to communicate effectively and a good team worker
• Organised approach to documentation and an eye for detail
• Solution focus approach to all tasks and challenges
• Enthusiasm and commitment to achieving objectives set

In return you will be on a starting salary of c£25k plus pension and 25 days holiday 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 are designers and makers of sculptural lighting, furniture and artworks. They are commissioned by celebrated interior decorators, collectors and discerning private individuals worldwide and are currently recruiting for a Senior Design Estimator to join their growing team.

As the Senior Design Estimator your remit is to effectively research and select the best practice processes, materials and suppliers for the purpose of manufacturing company designs. Your goal is to ensure maximum profitability for the company with the combination of affordability and outstanding quality for the customer. You will be expected to have a good rapport with all stakeholders in the business both in-house, and externally with suppliers to maintain and develop good working relationships. 

Key Responsibilities also include to:

• Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time and raw material, equipment, and labour expenses to prepare and submit RRP quotations for the Sales Team.
• Understand a supplier’s capabilities through research and visits to gather information on materials and outsourcing.
• Use internal ERP system to calculate estimates.
• Read off-plan and CAD technical documents to prepare estimates.
• Recommend ways to make a product more profitable while improving or maintaining quality and client expectations.

Skills and Experience expected for the Senior Design Estimator role:

• Experience of costing, budgeting and design within the manufacturing of interior products for the (ideally) high-end design sector.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator.
• Numerate with good Microsoft Office skills and able to administrate a database.
• Degree qualified.
• Analytical, problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

In return our client can offer a salary of between £35k and £38k plus pension and benefits package and the role will be office based. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.