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Designer - Gloucestershire - up to £38,000 (V04215)

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This Gloucestershire based cabinet maker works in the residential marketplace with mainly London based clients and the A&D community creating luxury built in and freestanding furniture.

They have a 10,000 sq foot workshop near Cirencester which would be easier to reach with a car as they are not near a station. This is a full-time on-site role as a Designer with varied and interesting responsibilities:

  • Liaising with clients
  • Handling suppliers, obtaining quotes and ordering materials
  • Creating production drawings using AutoCAD
  • Liaising with the workshop
  • Assisting with the project management and monitoring of projects


Skills and Experience sought from the Designer:

  • Knowledge of cabinet making, joinery and furniture
  • AutoCAD literate
  • Organised and good at time keeping
  • Self-motivated and pro active
  • Good communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

They are offering a salary of £34k to £38k plus pension. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Location:
Gloucestershire
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£34,000 - £38,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension
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.

Assistant Workshop Manager - Essex - up to £35,000 (V04207)

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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.

Location:
Essex
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£28,000 - £35,000 per annum
Benefits:
BUPA, Pension
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.

Production Manager - Retail and Exhibitions - Buckinghamshire - up to £45,000 (V04204)

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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 seeking an additional Production Manager to oversee all aspects of the production process both in the workshop and with external suppliers. 

Role and responsibilities for the Production Manager include:

  • Organising and managing complex programmes of works and install schedules
  • Project accounting including budget control, producing quotes, responding to tenders and negotiating prices
  • Site management and co-ordination of suppliers, freelancers, sub-contractors, event staff and colleagues
  • Preparing H&S documentation
  • Managing and mitigating risks including completion of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
  • Reporting and maintaining statistical data / KPIs / project management tools / procedures / databases / documents / processes / templates / databases etc.


Skills and Experience needed from the Production Manager:

  • The gravitas and interpersonal skills to manage on-site teams, suppliers and clients
  • An ability to foresee potential issues and solve problems whilst maintaining client expectations
  • Bespoke production experience - Windows, Pop ups, events and exhibitions
  • Experience in on-site health and safety and risk assessments
  • IT skills and an understanding of technical plans / drawings
  • Good level of Maths and English

This is an on-site based role and in return salary will be in the range of £40k - £45k dependant on skillset. 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.

Location:
Buckinghamshire
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension + retail discounts
Anetta Kotynska / Consultant
Anetta is our multilingual consultant who studied in Poland and Germany and joined us at the beginning of 2013. She graduated in Cultural Studies and has brought with her considerable experience from European Vision, a recruitment company in London. Anetta enjoys running and has competed in half marathons.

Assistant Workshop Manager and Production Team - Essex - up to £30,000 (V04148)

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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. This is a hands-on role with tasks which could include: CAD drawing, carpentry, metalworking, head rigger, spray painting, scenic finishes, paint management, general production build, CAD interpretation, CNC & Laser cutter operation, vinyling, prop making, 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 organise off cuts of production material for use on subsequent jobs. Health & Safety compliance is essential as is quality control for all projects.
 
This position is based on set hours per week as there needs to be some flexibility as this industry often needs you to work different hours on-site dependant on the project. Salary will be £28k pa based on 40 hours per week plus BUPA and pension.
 
Skills and Experience needed from the Production Team / Assistant Workshop Manager:
  • Scenic and paint knowledge, carpentry and construction skills would be useful
  • 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
  • IT competent, ideally able to use AutoCAD
  • Knowledge of CNC and Laser cutting would be useful
  • Driving licence

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920486125.

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Location:
Essex
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension and healthcare
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.

Production Manager - Furniture - Manchester - up to £45,000 (V04099)

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Our client creates bespoke high-end furniture and architectural joinery for residential projects and are looking to appoint a Production Manager for their manufacturing workshop based in Greater Manchester. 

They are looking for a candidate who has spent time previously on the bench so well versed with the tools. Someone who is used to managing a team of 20+, with an empathetic management style and being able to handle interpersonal and employee relations issues. Also with the experience necessary to manage production timelines and ensure that products meet the required quality standards.

  
Salary will be c£45k with the following benefits:
  • Private healthcare
  • Wellness programmes
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to us at recruit@careersindesign.com.

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Location:
Manchester
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£45,000 - £45,000 per annum
Benefits:
Healthcare and Pension schemes
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.

As one of the top recruitment agencies in the UK for the design industry, we hold a number of vacancies from high end clients seeking experienced project managers.

The role of project manager is essential to the successful running of any design company. Traditionally it offers an attractive salary to the right candidate, but also requires significant experience within the industry, and has expectations of a solid work ethic and can-do attitude.

Project managers are generally team leaders, responsible for a group of staff from various disciplines and backgrounds, to cascade information and handle problems that may arise. Most project management jobs include dealing with a budget, and many roles require a manager with a hands-on approach, being experienced in the technical side of design themselves.

From this it can be readily deduced that the successful applicant for a project manager role will have excellent interpersonal skills, both with their own staff, and with customers, clients, and other stakeholders. They will be expected to be able to negotiate deals that are favourable to the company, not just in terms of money, but also regarding the product brief, realistic deadlines, company exposure, and so on. 

While you will have a highly-skilled team supporting you, responsibility for the project is ultimately in your hands, so you must be able to motivate your team to meet the expectations of the company and your clients.

If this sounds like the sort of challenge you are ready for in your career, register with Careers in Design today. Let us take a look at your CV and pair you up with the project manager position that is most likely to suit your strengths.

Our clients are looking for dynamic and committed project managers, just like you. Using the menu filters you will find at the top of the page, you can search for your ideal project management role today.

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