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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.

This Interior Design Consultancy has a long-standing reputation for excellence specialising in designing and installing interiors for Show Homes, Boutique Hotels, Marketing Suites and Private Clients.

Their portfolio has been steadily growing in scale and scope and they now deliver interior projects to an extensive client list. They have a team of talented in-house professionals which includes designers, soft furnishers, stylists, picture framers and fitters.

Their success hinges on their ability to foster new business opportunities and nurture exceptional relationships with their established clients. It is to this arm of the business that they are currently seeking a Head of Business Development.

Leading a team of three Business Development Managers and a Marketing Specialist, this role also plays a major part in the Senior Management Team, which decides policy, strategy and budgets. In addition, the role involves working in close collaboration with the interior design team on projects for your own accounts.

Skills and experience sought for the Head of Business Development role:

• Experience in managing sales and sales staff for a project-based business
• Knowledge of the interiors marketplace
• Imaginative and effective in creative marketing campaigns
• Good with the written word, including drafting contracts
• Intelligent, strategic and analytical thinker

Monday and Fridays will be office based with flexibility to work 1 day a week from home. Benefits include a good salary (£55k to £75k), a company profit-based bonus, generous holidays, pension and company car.

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

Our client is a highly regarded Cabinet Maker who are currently recruiting for a Senior Estimator to join the team to produce quotations and cost estimates.

They design, manufacture and install bespoke interiors for the luxury high-end residential market both in the UK and overseas and are looking for candidates that have a detailed understanding of luxury bespoke cabinet making. This should include the many and various finishes and specialist skills that are common to the luxury end of the marketplace.

Main responsibilities for the Estimator include to:

• Be the initial point of contact for estimating enquiries, assessing size of project, technicality and suitability for the company
• Set-up quote sheets and price items, arrange project review meetings
• Create project timelines 
• Ensure work is planned accurately and on a weekly basis into the Estimating schedule
• Attend weekly sales meetings and mid-tender interviews

Other skills and experience needed from the Estimator:

• IT literate with knowledge of CAD software and ability to read and understand drawings
• Excellent external and internal communication skills, a team player 
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Understanding of basic revenue models, profit / loss and forecasting

In return:

• Salary range: £38k to £48k dependant on experience plus pension
• Company events and gatherings after work, free Friday lunches for the whole team
• Professional career development with a company who puts continual investment back into the business.
• On-site parking
• Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

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

Our client is a combined joinery and spray business. By having both capabilities under one roof they can exercise precise control over the entire process, from inspired designing to flawless finishing, ensuring every piece they craft caters perfectly to the unique needs of their clients.

Based in South London, they are currently recruiting for a mid-weight Designer to help support their growth. You will be a key member of staff, working on joinery and furniture projects with room for growth as the company expands.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Working on NPD alongside modifying existing ranges.
• Using SolidWorks SWOOD for design and drawings.
• Occasional travelling to site when the project requires it.
• Reading and understanding complex Joinery or Architectural drawings.

Skills and Experience sought from the Furniture Designer:

• 2-4 years of experience in a Joinery design environment.
• SolidWorks proficiency essential with SWOOD a distinct advantage.
• To apply you need to be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Why Join our Client:

• Engage in a supportive and collaborative work environment that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a leading company in the industry.
• Competitive compensation and benefits including 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) and NEST pension after 3 months of service.
• Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 depending on experience.
• Working Hours: 42.5 hours per week, 8am-5pm (Monday to Friday).

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

This award-winning interior architecture and design studio creates luxury interiors for both the residential and commercial marketplace throughout the UK and abroad. They specialise in later living, healthcare and luxury residences with offices in both Newcastle and next year, London.

With a steady growth in business, they are currently recruiting for an Interior Designer & Project Manager to take responsibility for projects technically and creatively. Working with contractors, project managers, clients and consultants you will be managing projects through all the RIBA stages including producing detailed design drawings and building detailed designs through to aspects of project management on site.

You will be joining a company who have gained a number of prestigious accreditations and the chance to work with heritage buildings, on luxury projects within a team of over 20 people.

Skills and Experience sought for the Interior Designer:

• Project and Site Management experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Confident in submitting planning & building regulation applications with a good understanding of the UK building regulations.
• Mentoring skills to provide help and guidance to junior members of the team.
• Proficient use of AutoCAD to produce design documentation and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of SketchUp, Adobe, InDesign, Photoshop, MS Word and Excel.
• Production of concept presentations, sample boards, mood boards, rendered elevations and co-ordination of 3D visualizations.

In return:

A salary of between £40k and £45k with the possibility to work one or two days a week from home. Company contributes to NEST pension, 25 days hols plus bank holidays, travel expenses paid and flexible start / finish working hours. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

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 sell high-end German kitchens and you will be responsible for confidently visiting customers’ homes, listening to their ideas, designing their dream kitchen and following the whole process through to completion (the ordering and scheduling will be handled by a different team).

Skills and Experience expected from the Kitchen Designer:

• Strong design and sales background within the independent kitchen marketplace
• Experience gained in kitchen design and sales, ideally German products
• 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 pension, laptop, mobile phone, travel expenses and an excellent commission structure. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client specialises in Experiential Design, Production and Installation and are proud to count large brands and leading marketing agencies amongst their clients. Their range of services cover everything from exhibition stands, product launches and bespoke sampling stands to PR stunts, sampling bins and giant props.

Based near the borders of Essex and Hertfordshire, within easy reach of London, they currently have a vacancy to work within their production team. As Assistant Workshop Manager your main responsibility will be to support in all aspects of production build, general workshop responsibilities and on-site work as required. This is a hands-on role with tasks which could include: prop making, CAD drawing, carpentry, metalworking, head rigger, spray painting, scenic finishes, paint management, general production build, CAD interpretation, CNC & Laser cutter operation, vinyling, installation crewing, lead carpenter, sanding, filling & finishing.

The role includes development of practical skills including scenic, LX, sound and electronics and working in line with the Company sustainability policy, ensuring minimising wastage and organising off cuts of production material for use on subsequent jobs. Health & Safety compliance is essential as is quality control for all projects.

Skills and Experience needed from the Assistant Workshop Manager:

• Carpentry & construction to include set build and props, scenic and paint knowledge, spray painting, fibreglassing and sewing
• Good time keeping and communication skills, and be able to work with an adaptable, flexible and accommodating attitude
• Proactive with an enthusiastic, self-motivated and positive disposition and must be able to work well as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills along with the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Driving licence

In return they are offering a salary of between £28k and £35k, plus BUPA and pension and lots of training and career progression opportunities. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.