CAD Designer, Architectural Technician, & 3D Designer Jobs & Careers

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.

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 is the UK arm of a multinational field marketing and retail services agency delivering high-end projects on behalf of premium and luxury global brands.

As part of their ambitious growth, they are looking for an experienced CAD Designer, with experience within the retail / events / exhibitions sector to join their dynamic team.

As the CAD Designer you will be responsible for:

• Creating full, accurate and detailed working production drawing packs and technical templates for use in all stages of the project
• Participating in internal and external meetings to effectively present design work, from pitch through to development
• Providing creative and technical advice to guide the team and clients when making design-based decisions
• Conducting site visits, surveys and overseeing on-site builds as required
• Managing own workloads with a hands-on approach to all aspects of the role

Skills and Experience needed from the CAD Designer:

• Thorough knowledge of bespoke retail and/or event production
• Sound experience in successfully producing detailed technical drawings for production and construction
• Excellent design skills with attention to detail
• Up to date knowledge of trends, technology, materials, finishes and manufacturing methods
• AutoCAD, SolidWorks and/or VectorWorks 

In return salary will be in the range of £40k - £45k dependant on skillset, hybrid with at least 3 days based in the office. In addition they offer 22 days of holiday + bank holidays, a company pension and high street shop discounts.

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

Our client integrates transformative lighting design into interiors, architecture, landscapes and related systems. They work to enhance the beauty of clients’ work and create lighting designs using surfaces of shadows and luminosity.

Located in West London their offices are in a building with communal areas including a local food and a coffee shop downstairs and offer discounts at the gym as well as regular seasonal events.

They are now seeking a Lighting Designer and considering one of two options.

1.    A midweight level lighting designer with ambition to be a key member of the organisation, to further develop their skills and experience in all aspects of managing high-end international luxury projects, and to help develop schemes from initial concept and take them through to site and installation.

2.    An architectural designer with ambition to become a lighting designer on high-end international projects.

Lighting Designer:-

• 4+ years’ experience within the lighting design industry with a consultancy rather than a manufacturer
• Good client facing and project management skills
• Both creative and technical, good at creating solutions
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat with great presentation skills
• AutoCAD literate with Dialux and Relux or equivalent

Architectural Designer:-

• 2+ years’ experience within architecture or the interiors sector
• Both creative and technical, good at creating solutions
• Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop to create presentations
• Proficient in AutoCAD, able to create plans, elevations and detail drawings
• Genuine interest in a change of career direction

Salary and Benefits:

In return they are offering a salary of between £35k and £45k (lighting designer) or £28k and £30k (architectural designer) plus pension, company bonus, gym and food discount schemes. 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.

• Using AutoCAD for technical drawings and design work
• Facilitating the development of sign-off, setting out, procurement and production of furniture, including cabinetry, metal elements, stone elements and other custom materials and features
• Mechanical and electrical drawings and installation drawings to aid site trades
• Liaising with the design team and project managers
• Working with private clients, architects, developers and interior designers
• Occasional travel mostly to the showroom / studio in London and often to project sites, in order to attend meetings and to carry out site surveys and checks

• A good understanding of high-end custom furniture
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience
• Fluent in 2D AutoCAD
• Experience in 3D work and 3D visualisation is a bonus but not essential
• A proactive person with a 'self-starter' attitude and strong time-management skills
• Own car and Driving Licence

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

This Company manufactures beautiful bespoke furniture, cabinetry and specialist joinery work for a global network of clients. Their large purpose-built manufacturing complex is home to traditional cabinet making, veneering, carving and gilding skills, complemented by modern design, manufacturing and finishing techniques. Projects include dressing rooms, staircases and libraries, cinemas, wine rooms and games rooms.

They are seeking a full time, experienced Design Engineer and also a Furniture Draughtsperson. For both roles they are looking for individuals who are able to draw on their experience in the furniture and joinery industry to support and steer the design and technical phases of projects and to engineer work which is fit for manufacture, assembly and installation. The distinction between the roles being that the Draughtsperson will be mainly producing the technical drawings and the Design Engineer will be working with the draughting team to review and refine design intent and engineer for efficient manufacture.

Skills and Experience sought for the Furniture Design Engineer and Draughtsperson roles:

• Excellent communication skills in order to capably discuss and establish design principles from a client’s brief
• A good working knowledge of furniture and joinery constructional methods, and manufacturing processes
• Self-motivated, flexible and proactive
• Attention to detail and precision in the work produced
• Strong problem-solving, time management and planning skills
• Competent with the basics of AutoCAD and fluent with a 3D package, ideally SolidWorks

Salary and Benefits:
In return they are offering a very competitive and generous salary plus profit share scheme, contribution to pension and long service additional holiday. There is also a relocation allowance available as it is not a remote role. All this can be discussed with the recruiter in confidence before deciding whether to proceed with your application.

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

Known for creative design and pioneering craftsmanship, this company combines traditional hand skills with advanced materials and technology to create award-winning furniture for yachts and houses of ultra-high net worth individuals, throughout the world.

The role of the Draughtsperson is working as part of a small team where you will be producing accurate technical drawings for manufacture, taking design concepts, and developing them into full working drawings for manufacture. You will work closely and directly with the Project Managers and making teams on a variety of projects and create detailed 2D and 3D drawings for production on a variety of projects at any one time.

Skills and Experience needed from the Design Draughtsperson:

• Ideally combined experience as a cabinetmaker and then draughtsperson within the bespoke furniture industry
• Proficient in 2D AutoCAD and Rhino 3D (or other 3D Software)
• Experience in Inventor would also be helpful
• A working knowledge of traditional and contemporary construction processes
• Able to produce highly detailed technical drawings for production
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to prioritising and organising work
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to effectively prioritise workload from a variety of different sources

In return they offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Company pension contributions
• Health Shield Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Increased holiday and company sick pay with length of service
• Your birthday off

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