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

This family-run creative company specialises in Experiential Design, Production and Installation. From exhibition stands and product launches to PR stunts, sampling bins and giant props, they take a bold, theatrical approach to everything they do.

They are currently looking for a Design & Sales Executive to join the team. This is a pivotal role sitting at the intersection of creativity and commercial delivery, supporting sales, design and marketing to ensure every proposal is visually exciting, technically sound and commercially robust.

The Role:

You’ll be translating client enquiry briefs and creative concepts into practical, cost-effective and profitable solutions. Producing high-quality visuals and renders for pitches and proposals, supporting sales enquiries and accurate costings, and collaborating closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure seamless delivery. The role also includes supporting marketing activity, including social media and campaigns, helping to grow audience reach and generate new enquiries.

Skills & Experience needed from the Design & Sales Executive:

• Experience within design, exhibitions, events, production or manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques and production processes
• Proficiency with design software (Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, CAD or similar)
• Experience liaising with suppliers and managing cost data
• Excellent numerical, analytical and organisational skills
• Ability to interpret creative concepts for production and costing
• Confident communicator with a collaborative, positive attitude

In Return:

You’ll join a creative, supportive and ambitious team working on exciting experiential projects for major brands. They offer a salary of £35k plus pension, EAP and BUPA medical cover.

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

Our client is an innovative and pioneering gallery specialising in original, contemporary furniture design and collectable works. Championing leading international artists, architects, and designers (both emerging and world-renowned) the Studio has built a strong reputation for producing exceptional, museum-quality pieces.

The Studio is now seeking a highly motivated Production Assistant with strong technical knowledge of furniture construction, materials, and production methods to support its Production team across a wide range of projects.

The Role
Working closely with the Production team, artists, suppliers and workshops, the Production Assistant will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of bespoke furniture, lighting and sculptural works to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities include to:

• Provide administrative and practical support to the Production Team across multiple projects
• Process quotations, purchase orders and invoices
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, workshops and artists
• Assist with exhibition and fair planning, installations and de-installations
• Organise domestic and international transport of furniture, lighting, sculpture and samples
• Generate renders and visuals to support the gallery sales team
• Source new suppliers and manufacturers

Skills & Experience required by the Production Assistant:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
• Strong planning, organisational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to interpret sketches and technical drawings
• Proficiency in MS Office, AdobeCS, Rhino 3D, KeyShot and/or V-Ray
• Strong knowledge of materials and production processes, including bronze, wood, steel, resin and decorative finishes
• Experience producing luxury, bespoke, or limited-edition sculptural furniture, lighting or accessories

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected studio at the forefront of contemporary design, working on distinctive and ambitious projects in a collaborative, hands-on environment.  Full salary package can be discussed with the recruiter before deciding whether to move forward with your application.

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

This dynamic, international business designs, manufactures and installs fun, innovative outdoor playground equipment. Their mission is simple: to create exciting, educational play spaces that make children smile all over the world.
Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a creative and enthusiastic Junior Playground Designer to join their team.

About the Role
Working as part of a collaborative design hub, you’ll play a key role in bringing imaginative playground concepts to life. Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating thoughtful, accurate CAD layouts and costings, based on client briefs and site information
• Ensuring all designs meet UK and international safety standards, alongside internal company standards
• Maintaining clear, accurate and timely CRM records relating to designs and costings
• Working towards personal, hub and company KPI targets, with a clear understanding of goals and lead times

About You
This role would suit someone who genuinely gets a buzz out of designing fun, engaging outdoor spaces and wants to see their ideas turned into reality.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience using design software (AutoCAD preferred)
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop (advantageous but not essential)
• A good working knowledge of Excel and strong numerical skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing tight deadlines
• A self-motivated, organised and creative approach
• A positive, can-do attitude and a real passion for design

As this is an office-based role, applicants must live locally or be able to relocate quickly.

What’s in It for You?

• Salary from £25,000 (junior level) up to £29,000, depending on experience
• Company profit bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free personalised wellbeing plans
• Access to high street discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan

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

Our client is a creative design studio specialising in imaginative hospitality environments for major brands and food & beverage chains. Behind every successful project is a close-knit, highly skilled team - and they are now looking to welcome an Architectural Technician to join them.

This is a hybrid role and the role will focus primarily on brand rollout programmes within the retail and hospitality sectors, particularly food & beverage.

The Role:
Working closely with the Senior Design Team, you will be responsible for producing high-quality technical drawing packages and supporting statutory application processes across multiple fast-paced projects.

Key Responsibilities are to:

• Produce detailed working drawings and technical packages to a high standard
• Prepare and submit statutory applications including Planning, Building Regulations, Listed Building Consent, Advertisement Consent, Licensing and Warrants
• Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, consultants, and contractors to progress applications and resolve technical queries
• Prepare pavement licence drawings and as-built drawings for Health & Safety files
• Work closely with Designers and the wider Design Team to deliver coordinated drawing packages
• Assist with measured surveys and building surveys, independently or alongside senior staff

Skills & Experience:

• Ideally 5 years’ experience within an architectural or design-led environment
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, detailing and building systems
• Proven experience producing detailed technical drawings and technical packages
• Good understanding of Planning and Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, and design risk assessments
• Experience in project coordination and an understanding of project delivery structures

Software Skills:

• AutoCAD is essential with VectorWorks an advantage
• Adobe Acrobat & Adobe Creative Suite - working knowledge
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Salary details available upon discussion with the recruiter
• Pension scheme
• Christmas shutdown
• Paycare membership and Perkbox membership
• Professional development opportunities, including CPD and career progression support
• Social events and team gatherings

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

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.

• 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.