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Product Design Engineer - London - up to £38,000 (V04259)

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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, with offices also in the US, they are currently recruiting for a Midweight Product Design Engineer. You will be working mainly on their lighting products full-time in their offices and would particularly suit a designer who has an appreciation both lighting and interiors from a historical viewpoint.


Essential skills and knowledge:

  • 3 to 5 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


In return:

Salary on offer is £36k to £38k plus bonus, 25 days of Holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and pension. They offer real chances for career progression and growth. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Location:
London
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£36,000 - £38,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension + bonus
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

Senior Design Estimator - London - up to £40,000 (V04258)

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Our client creates unique sculptural lighting, furniture and artworks for world-renowned interior designers, collectors and private clients. They now seek a Senior Design Estimator to join their team, ensuring exceptional quality, profitability and strong supplier relationships.

Reporting to the Design & Estimating Manager, the Senior Design Estimator will be:

  • Researching and selecting best practice processes, materials, and suppliers
  • Preparing accurate quotations and RRPs for the Sales team
  • Collaborating with procurement, design, and production to deliver projects smoothly
  • Overseeing BOM accuracy, margins, and cost reviews
  • Supporting new product implementation and continuous improvement initiatives

About You:

  • Strong experience in estimating, costing, and design within manufacturing (ideally interiors / luxury sector)
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and costs
  • Skilled in ERP / estimating software and Microsoft Office
  • Analytical, detail-focused, and commercially aware
  • Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to read CAD / technical drawings (advantage)

What’s on Offer for the Senior Design Estimator:

  • £37k - £40k salary
  • 28 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays) + birthday off + bonus day after 1 year
  • Pension & company sick pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Training & development opportunities
  • Regular socials, fresh fruit & snacks

If you’re an experienced estimator with a passion for high-end design and manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you. This will be an on-site role.

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

Location:
London
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£37,000 - £40,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension + benefits package
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

Lighting designer jobs are posted at Careers in Design by companies of all sizes and from all over the world. Each new vacancy is carefully vetted by our team of recruitment experts and then hand-matched to the candidates who have registered with the site.

If you’re a lighting designer looking for work, or if you have experience in other areas of the design industry that you hope to segue into the lighting design sector, then you have come to the right place. At Careers in Design we don’t just log your details into a database and trust a computer to match you with your ideal position. Every new candidate has his or her CV looked over by a member of our experienced and professional team, who will help you present yourself in the best possible light to a prospective employer. We also go through the various vacancies posted by our corporate clients from all across the globe to find the job that’s right for you.

As a lighting designer, there are many opportunities available across many sectors. In the world of landscape, architectural, and interior design our clients want designers who can produce something aesthetically pleasing, as well as functional, combining the talents of a designer and a space planner. In today’s environmentally responsible business world, you will also be expected to implement lighting solutions that are ecologically sound, and energy efficient.

While some positions will have you working solo, some larger companies may expect you to work as part of a close-knit team with their architects or their engineers. In either case, good communication skills are a must, whether you are answering to a section head, or having to make presentations about your latest lighting design.

Finding lighting designer jobs on the site could not be easier, as the menus at the top of the page make it simple to find one that fits your location.

If you’re looking for a career in the exciting world of lighting design, register with Careers in Design, and start your search today.

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