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Junior AV Designer - London - up to £32,000 (V04275)

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Our client specialises in high-end home technology systems-smart home controls, lighting, AV, networking, and security. With a busy 2026 ahead, they’re looking for a motivated Junior AV Designer to join their growing team.
 
The Role
You’ll support the design team in producing drawings, schematics and technical documentation for premium residential AV projects, with full training and mentorship provided.
 
Key Responsibilities for the Junior AV Designer include to:
  • Assist in producing AV designs, schematics, and layout drawings
  • Support the creation of rack layouts, cable schedules and technical documentation
  • Work with senior designers to develop specifications
  • Collaborate with project managers and installation teams to ensure design intent
  • Research new technologies and update design files as needed
  • Take part in site surveys and help refine designs
 
Skills & Experience needed from the Junior AV Designer:
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong interest in AV and smart home technology
  • Ability to read technical drawings and some understanding of the RIBA stages
  • Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of Revit and prior use of basic AV or lighting systems is a bonus
What’s on Offer:
  • £30k to £32k + bonus for any leads generated
  • 28 days’ holiday + your birthday off
  • Company Club: £5k bonus at 5 years + 5 extra holiday days + annual £1k thereafter.
  • Fully funded company events (sailing, O2 box experiences, Cotswolds retreats, etc.)
  • Career development, industry training, and exposure to cutting-edge home tech

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:
£30,000 - £32,000 per annum
Benefits:
bonus + 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.

Lead AV Designer - London - up to £42,000 (V04274)

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Our client is a leader in designing and delivering fully integrated home technology systems. Their experienced design team shares a real passion for how technology can elevate modern living-spanning smart home automation, lighting control, audio-visual systems, data networks, and security. With a strong pipeline of projects already secured for 2026, they are looking to welcome an experienced Lead AV Designer to the team.

The Role
As Lead AV Design Engineer, you’ll take ownership of high-end residential (and occasional commercial) AV system design from concept through to completion. You’ll work closely with architects, interior designers, contractors, and internal technical teams to ensure every system is beautifully designed, technically robust, and seamlessly integrated into the built environment.

Key Responsibilities include to:

  • Produce detailed AV system designs and create design packages aligned with RIBA stages
  • Prepare rack elevations, cable schedules, mounting details and network topology diagrams
  • Attend and contribute to design coordination meetings, providing expert technical guidance
  • Assist with fee proposals, scopes of work, and design rationale when required
  • Produce supporting collateral such as technical brochures, system summaries and visual presentation material
  • Support the creation of as-built drawings and O&M manual documentation

Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
  • Competent in MS Office and structured digital file management (network drives, Dropbox, OneDrive)
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a high-end AV integrator
  • Confident client-facing and presentation skills
  • Proven track record of delivering premium-level AV designs
  • Working knowledge of Revit (and willingness to upskill) would be an advantage


What’s on Offer

  • Up to £42k salary + lead-based bonus
  • Hybrid working - up to two days per week from home
  • 28 days’ holiday + your birthday off
  • On the anniversary of 5 years of continuous employment you receive a one off £5k bonus and 5 additional days leave on top of your standard leave
  • Excellent fully paid Christmas & Summer Party (some examples of previous events Sailing to Cowes, Box at the O2, Clay Pigeon Shooting and a hotel stay in the Cotswolds)

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:
£38,000 - £42,000 per annum
Benefits:
plus bonus + 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.

Bespoke Joinery Design Project Manager - Yorkshire - up to £50,000 (V04257)

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Join a specialist joinery manufacturer delivering high-end bespoke solutions for amazing commercial projects across London. Our client is recruiting for a talented Design Project Manager to take the lead through the entire design phase - from client brief to production handover.

You will be turning creative visions into precise technical drawings, managing the design process using SolidWorks, and ensuring every detail is ready for flawless manufacturing and installation.

As the Bespoke Joinery Design Project Manager you will:

  • Lead bespoke joinery projects from concept to production.
  • Translate client ideas into detailed technical drawings in SolidWorks.
  • Conduct site surveys and plan for smooth installations.
  • Oversee materials, finishes and project timelines.
  • Keep clients informed and approvals on track.

As the Bespoke Joinery Design Project Manager you will bring:

  • 5+ years’ SolidWorks experience in joinery, fit-out or manufacturing.
  • Strong technical knowledge of bespoke joinery methods.
  • Proven project management skills with a client-focused approach.
  • Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving abilities.

What’s on offer:

  • £40 - 50k salary + incentive scheme
  • 31 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays)
  • Pension & professional development support
  • Hybrid working (1-2 days remote)
  • Collaborative, supportive team culture

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

Location:
Yorkshire
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£40,000 - £50,000 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.

Upholstery Product Developer - Northamptonshire - up to £32,000 (V04262)

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Working with office furniture resellers, architects and design consultants, this company creates innovative, sustainable solutions for modern workspaces. As demand grows for their beautifully upholstered products - from pods to sofas - they’re expanding their talented product development team.

As an Upholstery Product Developer, you’ll bring creative ideas to life - turning concepts into high-quality, commercially viable products. Collaborating with international design studios and working hands-on in the workshop, you’ll play a key role in every stage of development, from prototype to production.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and refine prototypes, testing comfort, ergonomics, and durability.
  • Source, test, and evaluate upholstery materials, foams, and finishes that meet design and sustainability goals.
  • Carry out upholstery work in the workshop when needed.
  • Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to ensure projects run smoothly from sampling through to production.
  • Continuously improve existing product ranges and explore new opportunities for innovation.

About You

  • Proven experience in upholstery and pattern cutting.
  • Strong knowledge of upholstery construction, foams, textiles and frames.
  • Practical problem-solver with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Technical drawing or CAD skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) desirable.

What’s on Offer

  • Salary between £30,000 - £32,000, with room to grow.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Company pension contribution.
  • The opportunity to collaborate with international design studios on innovative, sustainable furniture projects.

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

If you’re passionate about great design, craftsmanship, and sustainability - and want to be part of a growing, creative team - we’d love to hear from you.

Location:
Northamptonshire
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£30,000 - £32,000 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.

Furniture Designer - North Yorkshire - up to £35,000 (V04145b)

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Our client is an award-winning, growing company with craft at the core of their designs. Each piece is hand-made to order using traditional joinery techniques and the finest materials, ensuring it is built to last a lifetime.
 
They have created a new role for a Furniture Designer with the potential for the position to develop into so much more for the right person. This will have involvement in the finer details of furniture manufacture, detailed drawings, procurement and installation. You will be working on fitted kitchens, tables, dressing rooms and home bars.
 
This role can be based near their workshop in Wiltshire or up near the Harrogate office. If Harrogate then the role can be hybrid.
 
Your work as a Furniture Designer will involve:
  • Using AutoCAD for technical drawings and design work
  • Facilitating the development of sign-off, setting out, procurement and production of furniture, including cabinetry, metal elements, stone elements and other custom materials and features
  • Mechanical and electrical drawings and installation drawings to aid site trades
  • Liaising with the design team and project managers
  • Working with private clients, architects, developers and interior designers
  • Occasional travel mostly to the showroom / studio in London and often to project sites, in order to attend meetings and to carry out site surveys and checks
Skills and Experience needed for the Furniture Designer:
  • A good understanding of high-end custom furniture
  • Minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience
  • Fluent in 2D AutoCAD
  • Experience in 3D work and 3D visualisation is a bonus but not essential
  • A proactive person with a 'self-starter' attitude and strong time-management skills
  • Own car and Driving Licence
Salary on offer will be between £28k and £35k plus pension. 

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

Location:
North Yorkshire
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£28,000 - £35,000 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.

Furniture Designer - Wiltshire - up to £35,000 (V04145a)

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Our client is an award-winning, growing company with craft at the core of their designs. Each piece is hand-made to order using traditional joinery techniques and the finest materials, ensuring it is built to last a lifetime.
They have created a new role for a Furniture Designer with the potential for the position to develop into so much more for the right person. This will have involvement in the finer details of furniture manufacture, detailed drawings, procurement and installation. You will be working on fitted kitchens, tables, dressing rooms and home bars.
This role can be based near their workshop in Wiltshire or up near the Harrogate office.
 
Your work as a Furniture Designer will involve:
  • Using AutoCAD for technical drawings and design work
  • Facilitating the development of sign-off, setting out, procurement and production of furniture, including cabinetry, metal elements, stone elements and other custom materials and features
  • Mechanical and electrical drawings and installation drawings to aid site trades
  • Liaising with the design team and project managers
  • Working with private clients, architects, developers and interior designers
  • Occasional travel mostly to the showroom / studio in London and often to project sites, in order to attend meetings and to carry out site surveys and checks
Skills and Experience needed for the Furniture Designer:
  • A good understanding of high-end custom furniture
  • Minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience
  • Fluent in 2D AutoCAD
  • Experience in 3D work and 3D visualisation is a bonus but not essential
  • A proactive person with a 'self-starter' attitude and strong time-management skills
  • Own car and Driving Licence
Salary on offer will be between £28k and £35k plus pension. 
 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:
Wiltshire
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£28,000 - £35,000 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.

CAD designer jobs (indeed, any 3D designer jobs) are highly sought-after in today’s job market and companies have the pick of some of the best CAD technicians in the business. With such high levels of competition, you need to make sure you stand out.

At Careers in Design, we can help to sculpt your CV into a winning proposal for the CAD designer job you’ve always wanted, and to match you up with a position that matches your experience and your ambitions.

As a 3D designer, there are many posts available across all sectors of the design industry, and an aptitude for one can often cross over successfully to another. We have clients from all over the world, covering every design niche you can think of - from product design to space planning.

Aside from your career experience and technical qualifications, what else is a prospective employer likely to look for in you? There are the standard expectations of being able to work well in a team and to have good communication skills. If you’re applying for a team leader or senior CAD technician role, then presentation skills are also essential, as it’s likely that you will be delivering presentations in one form or another. You will be expected to demonstrate good numeracy skills and proficiency with computers – obviously – but you need to show that you can apply that to the real world, with a solid foundation in the properties of materials, construction methods, and manufacturing processes.

What is most likely to impress, however, is a flair for the creative, an ability to show that CAD is as much art as it is engineering.

Finding CAD designer jobs through Careers in Design is simple; use the filter menus at the top of the page to search for the job you want in your location.

Are you a CAD designer currently seeking work? Register your CV with us today, and take the first steps towards finding your ideal job.

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