CAD Designer, Architectural Technician, & 3D Designer Jobs & Careers

Join a company where tradition meets innovation.

This long-established UK manufacturer of cast iron stoves and range cookers has built its reputation on technical excellence, craftsmanship and products that stand the test of time. With all manufacturing carried out in-house, they are proud of their heritage and even prouder of their vision for the future.

Based just North of Manchester and with exciting new product lines in the pipeline, the company is now seeking a Junior Design Engineer to join its growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in product development, learn from experienced engineers, and be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and long-term thinking.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Product Design & Development Engineer, you’ll be involved in every stage of new product development, including:

• Market research and competitor benchmarking
• Liaising with suppliers to source new components
• Supporting prototype manufacture and assembly
• Testing and refining prototypes for production
• Providing input and support throughout the product lifecycle

Initially, you’ll assist with ongoing projects, but as your experience grows, so too will your opportunities - including the chance to take the lead on new product design from concept to completion.

Skills and Experience sought from the Product Designer:

• 1-3 years’ experience (including work placements)
• Background in product design within a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with metal fabrication and prototyping is a bonus
• Proficient in CAD - SolidWorks preferred

In return:

The salary on offer is within the range of £28k to £35k plus company pension. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

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, they are currently recruiting for a Product Design Engineer. You will be working mainly on their lighting products full-time in their offices as part of a small design team. This will particularly suit a designer who has an appreciation of lamps and lanterns from the 17th to 19th centuries and also with interior design.

Essential skills, knowledge, and responsibilities:

• At least 3 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.
• Knowledge of Blender for rendering and freehand sketching skills an advantage.

In return:

Salary on offer is between £35k to £38k with 25 days of Holiday (plus Bank Holidays), discretionary bonus scheme and pension. They hold regular events throughout the year and will also sponsor further courses where needed including advanced SolidWorks.

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

Our client, a specialist in luxury bespoke joinery for luxury residential interiors, is seeking a skilled CAD Technician to join their talented team of designers and cabinet makers in rural Somerset.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for producing precise 2D technical drawings using AutoCAD, supporting projects from concept to completion. You will be collaborating closely with designers, architects and project managers, ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship and technical accuracy. They would be open to hybrid working and can offer access to 3D modelling using Fusion 360 and/or Inventor should that be of interest.

Key Responsibilities are to:

• Create and revise 2D CAD drawings
• Interpret design specifications and translate them into technical plans
• Collaborate with design, production, and site teams
• Maintain drawing documentation and CAD files
• Support site surveys and technical data collection

Skills and Experience expected from the CAD Technician:

• Proven experience as a CAD Technician or Draftsperson
• Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of construction / manufacturing principles
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word)

Desirable:

• 3D modelling experience
• CNC programming and cutting list knowledge
• Practical workshop experience

This is a great opportunity to join a respected, close-knit team working on exceptional residential projects. The company welcomes applicants at various experience levels and offers a competitive salary of between £30k-£40k, depending on experience. 

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

Are you a passionate CAD Technician or Product Designer with an eye for craftsmanship and a love for beautifully made furniture? This is an opportunity to join a design-led British brand with an uncompromising commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation.

Our client is a celebrated name in British manufacturing, renowned for creating exceptional furniture, lighting, fabrics and wallpapers. Working in collaboration with some of the UK’s finest craftspeople, they produce enduring pieces made from responsibly sourced, high-quality materials.

About the Role:
As part of the growing Bespoke Design team, you’ll work from initial brief and quotation through to 3D modelling and technical drawings. You’ll guide projects from concept to manufacture using SolidWorks and close collaboration with the in-house workshops.

You’ll also contribute to improving existing furniture and lighting product lines and support in developing new designs for twice-yearly launches - an exciting opportunity to influence the future of British-made design.

Skills and Experience needed from the CAD Technician / Product Designer:

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience on furniture and/or lighting products
• Proficient in SolidWorks, including 3D sketches, weldments and surface modelling
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Acrobat Pro
• Solid understanding of furniture and/or lighting construction, materials, and manufacturing methods
• Excellent time-management, attention to detail and appreciation for fine craftsmanship

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £27,000 - £30,000
• 22 days' holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off + 3 extra days at Christmas
• Pension and healthcare
• Cycle to work and car benefit schemes

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

Our client designs imaginative hospitality environments for major brands and chains and are currently developing the team to allow for business expansion. This has resulted in the creation of two Lead Interior Designer opportunities. These roles will be working across all brands and clients supporting the Design Managers on day-to-day tasks and projects.

The roles will be a hybrid working, 3 days at home and 2 days in the office, working as part of a team and also independently. Your main projects will be brand roll-out programmes within the retail and hospitality sectors, in particular food & beverage.

This would suit candidates who show good attention to detail, are decisive and self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills and open minded to change.

Responsibilities will include:

• Briefing designers and technical team on projects
• Checking drawings to ensure in line with the project brief, brand standards & company standards
• Actioning change of instructions and best practice notices
• Liaising with specialist joinery and M&E consultants, main and signage contractors on a project basis
• Assisting the Design Manager on detailed submissions required by landlords / airports on projects when needed
• Identifying design changes required on drawings and advising the Design Manager on workload programming
• Attending concession store site visits and carry out surveys, when required

Experience and Skills sought from the Lead Interior Designer:

• 4+ years’ experience to include hospitality projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Able to manage multiple projects on brand rollouts
• Experience in managing clients and projects
• Good communication and presentation skills 

In return:

• Salary of £40k to £45k
• Pension - employer pays 3%, employee pays 4%
• Perkbox membership
• 20 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown and Bank Holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Office can be reached by public transport

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

We are actively looking on behalf of our client for a new mid-weight interior architect to join this award-winning interior design and architecture studio who are based in Surrey, just inside the M25.

You will be working as part of a team on both UK and international projects from concept through to completion across all project phases. Projects will be innovative and luxurious high-end designs for the residential market, boutique hotels and the high-net-worth clientele.

The main duties will include: 

• Creating CAD technical drawing packages
• Producing detailed internal architectural drawings
• Producing schedules
• Researching and creating presentations and sample boards for all interior architectural fixtures and finishes
• Leading client and contractor meetings and liaising with suppliers

Skills and Experience Required from the Interior Architect:

• 3 to 4+ years of post-graduate experience in luxury residential design
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, AutoCAD and the Adobe Suite
• Technical drawing skills along with technical understanding of the full design process
• Capable of project monitoring from concept to completion
• Good problem-solving skills, thinking on your feet but being commercially minded
• Knowledge of bespoke cabinetry, bathroom and FF&E finishes
• A full, clean driving licence for site visits

In return they offer:

• A salary of between £34k and £38k
• Enhanced pension scheme after 2 years and 5 years
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Regular work social events
• End of year bonus

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

This company is well-known for its high-end construction, heritage conservation, fine furniture, joinery and specialist crafts projects in London and the South of England. They have a strong staff retention rate with many starting as apprentices growing with the company over the years, imparting invaluable knowledge to future generations.

They are currently seeking an Estimator / Surveyor for their architectural interior joinery division collaborating with a skilled group of craftspeople with the opportunity to create stunning panelling, doors, windows and bespoke furniture.

You will be responsible for:

• Liaising with architects, site teams and clients
• Reviewing tender drawings and producing an accurate detailed estimate
• Gathering external quotes for specialist items such as glazing and ironmongery
• Completing quantity take offs as required and completing schedules of work, or bills of quantities if applicable

Some of the rewards of working with them:

• Full support and development programmes  to help expand your expertise
• An inclusive community where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to share their ideas and bring them to life
• Exclusive discounts at top retailers and supermarkets
• Round-the-clock support with their Employee Assistance Programme

Skills and Experience sought from the Estimator / Surveyor:

• A relevant City & Guilds / NVQ qualifications in Carpentry & Joinery
• Detailed knowledge of bespoke joinery manufacturing and processes
• A good understanding of traditional building methods for the refurbishment of listed buildings and high-end residential construction
• Confident in dealing directly with architects, quantity surveyors, clients and subcontractors

In return they offer:

• Salary of £45k to £55k
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Standard Workplace Pension
• Working hours are 42.75 Hours per week: 7:30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 4:00pm on Fridays

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

Our client has over 80 years of expertise in bespoke metal fabrication working with leading architecture firms in the UK to provide high end bespoke Lift interior finishes for new landmark builds and refurbishments.

They are currently recruiting for a Designer to work closely with the fabrication team and it will be a combined design and project management role alongside meeting clients with the MD to discuss projects. They are looking for an individual who wants to progress to managing their own projects in the future.

Offices are in Kent, inside the M25 close to public transport and there will be regular London site visits and meetings as it is not a desk bound role.

Main Responsibilities of the Designer:

• Manage your own CAD and design workload
• Liaise with client and architect to develop existing relationships
• Attend and survey site liaising with install teams
• Execute project planning and management of labour
• Attend client meetings with the MD

Skills and Experience sought by the Designer:

• 3+ years of experience in architectural metalwork design, sheet metalwork or joinery design
• Proficient in AutoCAD and ideally Fusion 360
• Strong design sensibility and the ability to translate concept design into a buildable project
• Good telephone, communication and presentation skills
• A genuine interest in a career in project management

In return they offer:

• Salary £35k+
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing over the first five years)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Car Parking but also 20 mins from London Bridge Station
• Kitchen with refreshments provided

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

• 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

• 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

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