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Junior AV Designer - London - up to £32,000 (V04275)
- 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
- Research new technologies and update design files as needed
- Take part in site surveys and help refine designs
- General administrative tasks when required
- 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
- £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.
London
Permanent
£30,000 - £32,000 per annum
bonus + benefits package
Product Design Engineer - Hybrid - London - up to £50,000 (V04278)
A London-based creative design and production agency specialising in high-impact retail environments for the skincare and beauty sector is seeking a Product Design Engineer to join one of its multidisciplinary account teams.
Known for delivering next-level brand experiences, the studio combines creative design with robust technical engineering. Each client account is supported by a dedicated designer, design engineer and project manager, working collaboratively across both established global brands and emerging trend brands.
This role sits at the heart of project delivery. You will be responsible for producing high-quality technical CAD drawings in SolidWorks, supporting project delivery against deadlines and budgets, managing client expectations, and ensuring build quality through supplier coordination and site involvement.
The Role is to:
- Produce detailed technical CAD drawings using SolidWorks
- Engineer solutions that balance value, function, creativity, sustainability and innovation
- Cost projects accurately using established systems and supplier databases
- Support project delivery, installations and issue resolution
- Attend client meetings and briefs to ensure accurate translation into technical design
- Quality control work produced by external suppliers
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive product engineer who enjoys ownership and responsibility. The role offers a clear progression path into Technical Project Management, with longer-term development opportunities including Technical Design Lead, Technical Design Manager or even Head of Engineering!
About You:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience within retail or office furniture design
- SolidWorks CAD engineering experience
- Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes
- Confident managing your own projects with initiative and resourcefulness
- Comfortable liaising directly with clients and manufacturers
- A logical problem solver with high personal standards
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
- 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
- Generous bonus scheme (up to 10% of salary) plus company bonus
- Hybrid working (home on Mondays and Fridays)
- Gym membership contribution, pension contribution and self-development fund
- Season ticket loan & cycle-to-work scheme
- Dog-friendly office
To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.
London
Permanent
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum
generous bonus, gym membership + penison contribution
Upholstery Product Developer - Northamptonshire - up to £32,000 (V04262)
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.
Northamptonshire
Permanent
£30,000 - £32,000 per annum
pension
Furniture Designer - North Yorkshire - up to £35,000 (V04145b)
- 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.
North Yorkshire
Permanent
£28,000 - £35,000 per annum
pension
Furniture Designer - Wiltshire - up to £35,000 (V04145a)
- 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
Wiltshire
Permanent
£28,000 - £35,000 per annum
pension
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.
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