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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.

Our client is one of the leading providers of bespoke furniture and architectural joinery. They specialise in designing, manufacturing, and installing high-quality bespoke interiors for both residential and commercial projects. Over the years they have built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail and a customer-focused approach, working with high-net-worth clients and renowned interior designers, architects, and builders.

They are currently looking for an experienced Estimator to be responsible for accurately estimating the cost of projects, ensuring their designs and manufacturing processes meet budget expectations while maintaining the quality the company is known for. The successful candidate will be working closely with the designers and project managers to provide timely and precise costings for a range of bespoke furniture and architectural joinery projects.

Key Responsibilities include to:

• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for bespoke furniture and joinery projects, including materials, labour, and overhead costs.
• Assist in the preparation of tender submissions for larger projects.
• Monitor project costs and ensure that they stay within budget. 
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, products, and materials.
• Track and analyse actual costs against estimates to identify any variances and inform future estimation processes.
• Provide regular reports on project costings, budget progress and any issues that may affect profitability.

Skills and Experience needed for the role of Estimator:

• Proven experience as an Estimator within the building, furniture and joinery industries.
• Excellent understanding of cost breakdowns, material costs, labour estimates and project budgeting.
• Familiarity with estimating software and spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in cost calculations.
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage with both internal teams and external suppliers.
• Problem-solving ability and the capacity to find cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality standards.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm. They are open to the candidate working from their London or Cheshire locations with the possibility of a hybrid arrangement. In return they can offer:
£45,000 - £55,000 per year plus company pension and private medical and dental insurance. Company events and cycle to work scheme.

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

Our client is one of the leading providers of bespoke furniture and architectural joinery. They specialise in designing, manufacturing, and installing high-quality bespoke interiors for both residential and commercial projects. Over the years they have built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail and a customer-focused approach, working with high-net-worth clients and renowned interior designers, architects, and builders.

They are currently looking for an experienced Estimator to be responsible for accurately estimating the cost of projects, ensuring their designs and manufacturing processes meet budget expectations while maintaining the quality the company is known for. The successful candidate will be working closely with the designers and project managers to provide timely and precise costings for a range of bespoke furniture and architectural joinery projects.

Key Responsibilities include to:

• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for bespoke furniture and joinery projects, including materials, labour, and overhead costs.
• Assist in the preparation of tender submissions for larger projects.
• Monitor project costs and ensure that they stay within budget. 
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, products, and materials.
• Track and analyse actual costs against estimates to identify any variances and inform future estimation processes.
• Provide regular reports on project costings, budget progress and any issues that may affect profitability.

Skills and Experience needed for the role of Estimator:

• Proven experience as an Estimator within the building, furniture and joinery industries.
• Excellent understanding of cost breakdowns, material costs, labour estimates and project budgeting.
• Familiarity with estimating software and spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in cost calculations.
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage with both internal teams and external suppliers.
• Problem-solving ability and the capacity to find cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality standards.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm. They are open to the candidate working from their London or Cheshire locations with the possibility of a hybrid arrangement. In return they can offer:
£45,000 - £55,000 per year plus company pension and private medical and dental insurance. Company events and cycle to work scheme.

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

Our client is an independent lighting design studio delivering exceptional quality local and international projects. They boast a diverse project portfolio designed in collaboration with some of the world’s most creative designers.

They are all about creating beautiful projects and providing their client base with the very best knowledge and service in the field. With a strong small team, they are currently looking to recruit a BIM / Revit Technician into their team who has aspirations to deliver a consistent project quality.

You should already have skills and experience in BIM / Revit and of working on commercial projects. Also, the capacity to work on models, to be able to accurately interact with other design organisations and a knowledge of Uniclass & COBIE classifications and Navisworks will be important.

In addition to the above, there is the capacity to expand and extend software knowledge to include design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and lighting calculation software including Dialux Evo and AGi32. Personal development training is available to candidates to enable and facilitate increased knowledge and expertise in these.

The location is flexible to suit the successful candidate and can be office (near Watford), remote (still UK based though) or a hybrid arrangement. Attendance at meetings (both online and in-person) is envisaged as part of this role. Salary will be in the region of £35k. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client is an independent lighting design studio delivering exceptional quality local and international projects. They boast a diverse project portfolio designed in collaboration with some of the world’s most creative designers.

They are currently looking to recruit a Lighting Designer to work on a variety of high-end projects across a full range of market sectors that include workplaces, hospitality, galleries, transport and residential. The location is flexible to suit the successful candidate and can be office based (near Watford), remote (still UK based though) or a hybrid arrangement. Attendance on site and at meetings (both online and in-person) is envisaged as part of this role.

They might also consider recruiting a Graduate Lighting Designer to help strengthen the team. Brief details are provided below, please email us separately if this of interest to you.

The typical work diet will include but not be limited to:

• Creative presentations
• Artificial and daylight lighting modelling
• 3D and 2D modelling including Revit / BIM
• Specification creation and report writing
• Technical appraisals
• Client / Stakeholders liaison and project management

Skills and Experience sought from the Lighting Designer:

• Knowledge of work programming and scheduling
• Experience on a range of lighting design projects
• Good communication skills (in both internal and external contexts)
• Competency with Microsoft Office, Mac, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and lighting calculation software such as Dialux Evo and AGi32, with personal development training available to enable and facilitate increased knowledge and expertise in these areas

Graduate Lighting Designer (Potential Opportunity):

This role will provide an introduction to lighting design as a creative discipline, with a focus on technical knowledge, an understanding of lighting principles, and familiarity with industry standards. You will gain hands-on experience in architectural consultancy, working on a range of exciting commercial, residential, hospitality, gallery and public realm projects. You should possess a degree or similar qualification in visual design, digital design or a related field along with a working knowledge of Adobe CS, particularly InDesign and Photoshop.

Salary will be in the range of £40k to £45k for an experienced designer and £25k to £30k for a recent graduate. 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 an experienced Designer / Maker you will be utilising your knowledge of how things are made to look at drawn designs, the materials used and production time to suggest more efficient alternatives to reach the most cost-effective approach for the company and their clients without compromising quality of design or finish.

Key Responsibilities also include to:

• Liaising with sales to understand the scope of custom or bespoke projects and advising.
• Consult with technical experts, internally and externally, to gather costs and processes for manufacturing.
• Use internal ERP system to calculate estimates.
• Ensure all pricing meets with company margins post manufacturing and is sustainable for any repeat orders.

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.
• Analytical, problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Commercially aware

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.

This contract furniture manufacturer works closely with the leisure sector offering both their stylish range of furniture and bespoke items to meet clients' specific needs. Operating out of two factories to support their in-house design and manufacturing capabilities, they have a deep knowledge of sourcing in the wider European furniture market.

They are currently recruiting for a Furniture CAD Designer to work on projects using Fusion 360, producing drawings for manufacturing and client approval. There will be the opportunity for the right candidate to develop, meet with clients and ultimately handle projects independently.

Skills and Experience needed from the Furniture CAD Designer:

• Proficiency with Fusion 360
• Good attention to detail and able to create production drawings
• Ideally with 1 to 3 years of industry experience to include furniture
• Ability to problem solve
• Good phone manner as you will be talking to suppliers
• Understanding of metals, plastics and fabrics and their inclusion in furniture

Salary is £30k to £35k although they might consider a more experienced candidate so the salary could be negotiable. They also have a pension and provide you with a laptop and mobile phone.

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

Our client is one of the UK's fastest growing eyewear suppliers, with a portfolio that includes luxury British designer brands which complement their trend-led house collections.

They are currently looking for a Junior Product Buyer and Developer to be responsible for developing and launching products for their house brands and luxury licensed brands. They have an ambitious and growing workload hence the role will have an administrative element to it, so excellent organisational and analytical skills will be needed.

Key Responsibilities for the Buyer and Developer include:

• Liaising with suppliers and developing products and collections from briefs
• Identifying and interpreting trends to create products suitable for the optical market
• Stock control, negotiating and monitoring cost prices and delivery schedules
• Developing cases and POS materials
• Attending major eyewear exhibitions and conferences internationally on behalf of the company

Skills and Experience needed for the Buyer and Developer:

• Degree educated and a competent user of the Microsoft Office Suite
• An eye for exceptional design with a knowledge and understanding of luxury brands and quality
• The ability to write succinctly
• Ideally fluent in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Experience or placement within a buying / purchasing role would be advantageous

In return the salary on offer is £28k to £32k with flexible start and finish times plus 1-day remote working per week. Other benefits include pension, your birthday off, health & wellness support, free annual eye test and optical & sunwear frame allowance.

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

This Cabinet Maker creates high end, bespoke furniture and interiors. They work with interior designers, architects, developers and contractors and are currently looking for an experienced, motivated and organised individual to take on the role of Workshop Manager and contribute to business strategy as a member of the leadership team.

It will be a very hands-on role so you should be well versed in a range of construction techniques from traditional to modern fixings with extensive knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes. Overseeing production scheduling at the Workshop you will be expected to deliver projects on time to high quality standards.

You will also be:

• Managing all aspects of purchasing and processing orders received
• Overseeing all aspects of goods in and out
• Managing all aspects of H&S including machine servicing and repairs
• Growing and continuously improving the business while promoting a positive working culture
• Assisting in all areas of the workshop as a cabinet maker when required

Skills and Experience needed for the Workshop Manager role:

• Strong knowledge and experience of cabinet making techniques including CNC processes
• Proactive and highly organised, with strong time management and planning skills
• Able to meet tight deadlines, remain calm under high pressure and respond to incoming challenges with positive solutions
• Experience of continuously improving quality, productivity, and team culture
• Experience of managing teams and effective leadership skills

In return you will be overseeing a strong and capable team working on projects from the luxury end of the market. Salary will be around the £40k to £45k mark with a bonus scheme, pension and 20 days holidays plus bank holidays.

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

Well-known for creating finely detailed commercial furniture for the workplace, our client are currently seeking a Product Designer to work on a variety of prestigious and challenging projects as part of their internal design team. The role will require close communication with the client, design and production team so you will be working mainly in the office with the occasional need to travel for site surveys. 

The role is full-time with flexible start and end times offered and the possibility to work I day per week at home.

The successful applicant will be responsible for taking ownership of projects working on front end concept drawings and renders through to elevations, GA’s and production ready drawings for the workshop and  CNC machines. Also helping to refine value engineering and new solutions to the drawing and production process.

They are hoping to find someone with a balance between the creative and production / technical design. Less of a ‘Design Engineer’ behind the scenes with a leaning toward joinery, furniture and woodwork.

Skills and experience needed for the Product Designer:

• Ideally at least 3 years’ experience from the furniture manufacturing sector
• Strong drawing and technical detailing skills
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills
• SolidWorks is essential, AutoCAD and Adobe CS an advantage but not a necessity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Salary will be in the region of £36k to £42k, depending on experience and ability plus a contributory pension, bonus scheme paid quarterly, standard holidays and cycle to work scheme. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.