Lighting Designer Jobs & Careers

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product CAD Technician to join the design and product development team of a highly respected luxury lighting and furniture brand.

Our client is synonymous with beautifully crafted, high-end products and supplies some of the world's most prestigious hotels, yachts and residential projects. Product development, casting, decorative finishing, assembly and wiring are all undertaken in-house, alongside a network of highly skilled artisans.

This is a 12-month contract role focused on an exciting project to digitally document and standardise their extensive back catalogue of furniture and lighting products. You will use SolidWorks to recreate existing physical products as accurate 3D models and technical drawings, ensuring their designs are properly documented and ready for manufacturing, specification and internal use. The role could be particularly well suited to a recent Product Design graduate looking to develop their CAD and technical skills within a luxury design environment.

The Product CAD Technician role is to:

• Create accurate 3D models and 2D technical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Produce detailed manufacturing, assembly, component and exploded-view drawings.
• Review and update existing drawings to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Maintain organised drawing files, revisions and product information.
• Use Excel to manage drawing registers and documentation.
• Ensure technical drawings meet internal standards and are suitable for manufacture and supplier communication.

Skills needed for the Product CAD Technician role:

• Proficient in SolidWorks and good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience producing detailed technical and assembly drawings, ideally including GAs and exploded views.
• A good understanding of manufacturing processes for furniture, lighting or similar physical products.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and comfortable working collaboratively with design and technical teams.

What's on Offer?

• £28,000 to £30,000 salary plus an annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• Monday to Friday, 9am 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 leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality lighting and furnishing products, supplying the interior design and specification market. Renowned for beautifully designed and expertly made products, they are now looking for a Junior Product Design Engineer to join their Design & Technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career design engineer to develop their technical and product development skills within a creative and collaborative environment.

The Role:
Working alongside experienced designers and engineers, you will support the development of new and existing products, producing accurate CAD data, manufacturing drawings and technical documentation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Creating BOMs, technical specifications and product documentation
• Supporting prototyping, sample inspection, testing and 3D printing
• Liaising with Production, Quality and Procurement teams to resolve technical queries
• Contributing to design reviews and product development projects
• Maintaining accurate CAD, PDM and technical documentation

As a Graduate or Junior Product Design Engineer with up to two years' experience, you will have:

• A degree or HND in Product Design, Design Engineering or a related discipline
• Good knowledge of 3D CAD and technical drawing, ideally SolidWorks
• An understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture
• Good practical problem-solving skills and a commercially aware approach
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm to develop your career

What's on Offer?

• £28,000 - £30,000
• 24 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Discounted gym membership and EAP
• Volunteering Days and service awards

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