CAD / Architectural Technician & 3D Designer Jobs & Careers

This company's contemporary designs for bespoke bedroom and bathroom furniture and state-of-the art manufacturing facilities have earned them an enviable reputation with many of London’s top developers.

Based close to the M23 they are currently recruiting for an experienced hands-on Design Manager to head up their small technical design team. You will need strong interpersonal and management skills to handle both clients and to lead your team. You will also be responsible for centralising their estimating procedures, helping to stregthen the team and take part in senior management meetings.

Person / Experience Required:

• Knowledge and understanding of fitted furniture
• Cost base knowledge
• At least 10 years' industry experience within a similar environment
• Experience of using 3D software
• Excellent client liaison and management skills
• Man-management skills

If this is of interest and you would like to find out more than please send us your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com and one of our consultants will get back to you.

This is now at interview stage so applications are closed.

This family-owned kitchen business in North West London have produced quality kitchens for the consumer market for many years. From traditional to contemporary, every design is achievable due to their design skills and knowledge of the industry.

They are seeking a kitchen designer for the contract side of their business working with developers on mid-large scale developments. They supply Keller, Schumann and Astor kitchens and are hoping to add a UK bespoke brand next year.

This will be a Monday to Friday role in an office based environment. It is not a sales role.

Person / Experience Required:

• Kitchen design and planning experience
• Able to use Fusion 20:20, Winner and Excel
• Good drawing and organisational skills
• Site surveys, attention to detail
• Happy to work in a quiet non-bustling environment

If this vacancy is of interest please send us your CV and examples of work to recruit@careersindesign.com

This company's Italian inspired designs for bespoke bedroom and bathroom furniture and state-of-the art manufacturing facilities have earned them an enviable reputation with major UK housebuilders and the A&D community.

Based on the West Sussex and Surrey Borders they are on the hunt for an experienced CAD Technician who understands joinery and manufacturing and who can liaise with clients. You will be both developing concepts for housebuilders and taking design drawings from architects / interior designers to develop them into detailed manufacturing drawings and issue them to the CNC machinist.

Person / Experience Required:

• The ability to undertake the development of bespoke furniture from concept stage through to manufacture, including material and component specifications, production of prototypes and drawings
• You must be able to use 3D software, CabinetVision would be an advantage
• At least 6 years' industry experience within a similar environment
• A high level of attention to detail will be expected and good technical draughting skills
• You will possess the interpersonal skills to maintain customer-facing relationships and be able to advise them on design finishes

If this role is of interest then please send us your CV and examples of work to recruit@careersindesign.com and one of our consultants will get back to you.

This British 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.

They work on both classical and contemporary interiors including dressing rooms, staircases and libraries, cinemas, wine rooms, games rooms and yachts and have premises both in Norwich and nearer the coast. It is for the latter that they seek a Technical Furniture Designer for their growing design and technical team.

Objectives and requirements for the Furniture Designer:

• To take a brief and/or sketched concept and work into production drawings and 3D CAD renders using SolidWorks
• You will need at least 3 years' experience in a wood based environment - joinery, shopfitting or cabinet making
• Liaising with other departments using your good communication skills
• To work as part of a team to create effective working relationships
• Appreciating the luxury end of the marketplace showing excellent attention to detail and careful considerations of materials and techniques

If this is of interest and you would like to find out more then please send in your CV and portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com and one of our consultants will get back to you.

This company specialise in producing high-end bespoke furniture and joinery from concept through to design, manufacture and installation, covering a wide variety of projects both domestic and commercial as well as one-off commissions.

With a busy workload they are looking for a technically minded Junior Furniture Designer who can produce detailed working drawings based upon the concepts of architects and interior designers. In essence to make their clients' ideas a reality.

The Junior Furniture Designer will also be:

• Issuing clear and concise technical drawings for their in-house manufacturing team.
• Liaising with Project Managers and other members of the team to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Producing schedules and cutting lists.

Experience and Skills required for the Junior Furniture Designer:

• A sound knowledge of the furniture and joinery manufacturing industry.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD
• The ability to extract components from AutoCAD drawings for CNC machining would be a distinct advantage.
• You should have a keen eye for detail, be self-motivated and have good written and verbal communication skills.

If this sounds like you please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

Unfortunately this vacancy is tempoarily on hold.

This manufacturer creates joinery pieces for some of the finest and advanced commercial interiors being designed in the UK today. Operating nationwide from their factory and offices just outside London, they offer total management of joinery packages, from initial site survey through to installation.

They are currently seeking an experienced Technical Designer to work with their progressive team of designers and makers.

Objectives / Requirements:

• Creating concept designs, rendering in KeyShot and turning them into ready-to-manufacture technical drawings for the in-house joinery workshop
• Producing complete and checked technical drawings using Solid Edge 3D design software (Fluency in SolidWorks will be considered)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy in take offs for CNC milling and other outsourced material production will also be required directly from the CAD drawings
• Connecting with joiners to discuss and get feedback on the practicality of joinery items designed, so hands-on experience from the joinery sector is needed and hands-on knowledge of manufacturing and assembling would be desirable
• A genuine interest in the marketplace and a willingness to take part in interdepartmental discussions

Competitive remuneration and paid over-time. 22 days holiday increasing by 1 day every 2 years to a maximum of 25 days. Lunch is provided by the company and there is parking space on the premises.

If this sounds of interest please send us your CV and portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This leading British manufacturer of beautiful bespoke furniture, cabinetry and specialist joinery work with prominent private, professional and commercial clients worldwide. 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.

Experienced in all aspects of joinery manufacture and installation, they work on both classical and contemporary interiors including dressing rooms, staircases and libraries, cinemas, wine rooms and games rooms. They currently have an opening for a Furniture Technician to join their design and technical team.

Person / Experience Required:

• Skilled in 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks
• At least 3 years' experience in a wood based environment - joinery, shopfitting or cabinet making
• CNC and / or hands-on cabinet making experience would be beneficial
• Good interpersonal skills to create effective working relationships

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

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.

This ambitious company is growing to meet the worldwide demand for its luxury furniture. With state of the art in-house production facilities and a creative and technical studio they are seeking three additional Furniture Technicians.

The successful candidates will take inspiring design concepts and using CAD software turn the designs into a set of engineering drawings for in-house manufacture including CNC, laser work, hand making, leatherwork and finishing as well as outsourced parts made by external sub-contractors. You will also be preparing a bill of materials to be sourced and ordered by purchasing. In addition, the engineers will support the project manager and be able answer any technical questions in relation to the construction of manufacture of the design by manufacturing teams.

Person / Experience Required:

• Excellent knowledge of bespoke furniture making and construction
• At least 4 years' cabinet making experience at a luxury level
• Fluency in 2D CAD software with Rhino an advantage for 3D
• Ability to plan and schedule your own work to meet the team's goals
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills
• Ability to work to budgets for completion of engineering drawings
• Ability to travel and be competent at note taking for taking on-site measurements
• Ability to use MS Office competently

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.