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

A role has arisen with the F&B division of our client, who designs imaginative hospitality environments for major brands and chains. As an experienced Architectural Technician, you will be working alongside the design team to deliver deadline driven roll-out refurbishment programmes.

The role will be a hybrid of home and office based and your responsibilities will include to:

• Produce working drawings and make statutory applications for Building Regulations / Planning / Listed Buildings / Advertising / Licensing / Warrants.
• Produce pavement licence drawings and ‘As-Built’ drawings for inclusion within Health & Safety files.
• Research and keep up to date with new architectural products and all relevant Building Regulation requirements.
• Identify your own personal development requirements, knowledge and skills.
• Assist the Senior Technician to update and maintain the Technical Library.
• Assist the Senior Technician with measured drawing of building surveys or carry out alone.

Skills and Experience needed from the Architectural Technician:

• At least 4 years' experience in Architecture.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with VectorWorks an advantage but not critical.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Lateral thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and consistency in drawing work, to produce high quality drawings.

In return the salary on offer will be in the £30k to £35k range with Perkbox membership and pension scheme. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client has built a reputation with the world’s leading architects and designers for dealing in the finest antique and reproduction fireplaces, furniture and lighting. Recognized worldwide, they are currently recruiting for a Junior Product Design Engineer. You will be working mainly on their lighting products full-time in their offices as part of a small design team. This will particularly suit a designer who has an appreciation of lamps and lanterns from the 17th to 19th centuries and also with interior design.

Essential skills, knowledge, and responsibilities:

• 2 - 3 years of professional experience, comfortable producing highly detailed drawings of components, assembly and explosion based on original products.
• Good proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing time-sensitive projects for both new collection launches and custom projects.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, different materials and installation techniques within the lighting world.
• Knowledge of 3D printing and 3D scanning processes.
• Well-developed communication skills with a hands-on and problem-solving attitude.
• Knowledge of Blender for rendering and freehand sketching skills an advantage.

In return:

Salary on offer is c£30k with 25 days of Holiday (plus Bank Holidays), discretionary bonus scheme and pension. They hold regular events throughout the year and will also sponsor further courses where needed including advanced SolidWorks.

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

We are actively looking on behalf of our client for a new mid-weight interior architect to join this award-winning interior design and architecture studio who are based in Surrey, just inside the M25.

You will be working as part of a team on both UK and international projects from concept through to completion across all project phases. Projects will be innovative and luxurious high-end designs for the residential market, boutique hotels and the high-net-worth clientele.

The main duties will include: 

• Creating CAD technical drawing packages
• Producing detailed internal architectural drawings
• Producing schedules
• Researching and creating presentations and sample boards for all interior architectural fixtures and finishes
• Leading client and contractor meetings and liaising with suppliers

Skills and Experience Required from the Interior Architect:

• 3 to 4+ years of post-graduate experience in luxury residential design
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, AutoCAD and the Adobe Suite
• Technical drawing skills along with technical understanding of the full design process
• Capable of project monitoring from concept to completion
• Good problem-solving skills, thinking on your feet but being commercially minded
• Knowledge of bespoke cabinetry, bathroom and FF&E finishes
• A full, clean driving licence for site visits

In return they offer:

• A salary of between £34k and £38k
• Enhanced pension scheme after 2 years and 5 years
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Regular work social events
• End of year bonus

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

This company is well-known for its high-end construction, heritage conservation, fine furniture, joinery and specialist crafts projects in London and the South of England. They have a strong staff retention rate with many starting as apprentices growing with the company over the years, imparting invaluable knowledge to future generations.

They are currently seeking an Estimator / Surveyor for their architectural interior joinery division collaborating with a skilled group of craftspeople with the opportunity to create stunning panelling, doors, windows and bespoke furniture.

You will be responsible for:

• Liaising with architects, site teams and clients
• Reviewing tender drawings and producing an accurate detailed estimate
• Gathering external quotes for specialist items such as glazing and ironmongery
• Completing quantity take offs as required and completing schedules of work, or bills of quantities if applicable

Some of the rewards of working with them:

• Full support and development programmes  to help expand your expertise
• An inclusive community where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to share their ideas and bring them to life
• Exclusive discounts at top retailers and supermarkets
• Round-the-clock support with their Employee Assistance Programme

Skills and Experience sought from the Estimator / Surveyor:

• A relevant City & Guilds / NVQ qualifications in Carpentry & Joinery
• Detailed knowledge of bespoke joinery manufacturing and processes
• A good understanding of traditional building methods for the refurbishment of listed buildings and high-end residential construction
• Confident in dealing directly with architects, quantity surveyors, clients and subcontractors

In return they offer:

• Salary of £45k to £55k
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Standard Workplace Pension
• Working hours are 42.75 Hours per week: 7:30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 4:00pm on Fridays

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

Our client has over 80 years of expertise in bespoke metal fabrication working with leading architecture firms in the UK to provide high end bespoke Lift interior finishes for new landmark builds and refurbishments.

They are currently recruiting for a Designer to work closely with the fabrication team and it will be a combined design and project management role alongside meeting clients with the MD to discuss projects. They are looking for an individual who wants to progress to managing their own projects in the future.

Offices are in Kent, inside the M25 close to public transport and there will be regular London site visits and meetings as it is not a desk bound role.

Main Responsibilities of the Designer:

• Manage your own CAD and design workload
• Liaise with client and architect to develop existing relationships
• Attend and survey site liaising with install teams
• Execute project planning and management of labour
• Attend client meetings with the MD

Skills and Experience sought by the Designer:

• 3+ years of experience in architectural metalwork design, sheet metalwork or joinery design
• Proficient in AutoCAD and ideally Fusion 360
• Strong design sensibility and the ability to translate concept design into a buildable project
• Good telephone, communication and presentation skills
• A genuine interest in a career in project management

In return they offer:

• Salary £35k+
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing over the first five years)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Car Parking but also 20 mins from London Bridge Station
• Kitchen with refreshments provided

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.