CAD / Architectural Technician & 3D Designer Jobs & Careers

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 has a passion for fine furniture and create handcrafted fitted furniture that address all scales of rooms and developments.

With new investment they are opening a brand new and exciting showroom later this year in a multi-purpose building alongside other luxury brands, a hospitality suite and events space.

For this venue they have a few openings left for a Kitchen Designer (client facing, sales and design role), a Technical Designer (non-sales role working alongside the designers) and a Sales Consultant (front of house, lead generating and welcoming clients).

Person / Experience Required (depending on the role):

• Kitchen Designer - professional, well-presented, motivated and creative designer with excellent communication and customer service skills gained within the kitchen industry in a showroom environment.
• Technical Designer - strong CAD (AutoCAD or AutoKitchen) skills who is able to produce layouts and detailed technical drawings with experience from a kitchen or residential design company.
• Sales Consultant - professional, well-presented with strong customer service and sales skills gained from working with luxury brands.

Salaries:

• Kitchen Designer - c£35k plus commission, OTE c£100k
• Technical Designer - c£30k plus bonus, OTE c£40k
• Sales Consultant - £25k to £30k plus commission

If any of these are of interest 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 company has been producing bespoke furniture and specialist finishes for many years for the high-end London and international markets working for leading interior designers, architects and private clients.

With a steady growth in business they are on the lookout for good people and would be particularly interested in seeing both Furniture Designers and Project Managers.

Skills Sought:

• Knowledge / experience of VectorWorks
• Experience with furniture manufacturing techniques and materials
• Site installation experience is desirable as well as practical cabinet-making or bench skills
• Good hand-sketching ability would also be desirable for the design role
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work with multiple projects
• Strong analytical, budget awareness and problem solving skills
  
  

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

This long established manufacturer of heaters, stoves and range cookers has always lead with technical innovation, building products that last and with a strong backbone built on traditional values.

All manufacturing takes place at the Company's premises and with ambitious plans for the next generation of new products they are interested in applications from enthusiastic and talented Junior Design Engineers.

This role will involve assisting in the development process for both new products and current products. The role also includes market research, creating concepts, prototyping and testing all through to manufacture.

You will be degree qualified and have gained work experience from a product specific role within a manufacturing environment. A practical individual you should be logical with an organised way of working. They use SolidWorks for manufacturing drawings and renders so ideally you will be familiar with this package.

If this sounds of interest please send in 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.