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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.

Our client is an award-winning manufacturer of luxury lighting, proudly engineering and manufacturing exclusively in the UK. Every product is made in-house, from machining and laser cutting through to finishing, wiring, and final assembly, ensuring exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

They are now looking to recruit a Product Developer to join their small, skilled team of product engineers based in the Midlands.

The Role
This is a hands-on, varied role that covers the full product development lifecycle. You will be responsible for taking products from concept and CAD modelling through to production documentation, packaging, and end-user instructions.

The role offers long-term development potential and may evolve to include management of the CAD department, working closely with teams across the business to implement procedural improvements and support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities include to:

• Work on custom orders and production drawing changes
• Model machined parts, components, and sheet metal fabrications using SolidWorks
• Produce detailed dimensioned part drawings, assemblies and configurations
• Create exploded views and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support assembly
• Develop clear user instructions and diagrams alongside packaging solutions
• Source components and liaise with suppliers

Skills & Experience from the Product Designer:

• Minimum of 3 years’ industry experience in product design or product development
• Excellent proficiency in SolidWorks
• Strong understanding of design for manufacture
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills

In return:
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience), contributory pension, discretionary bonus, free on-site parking, 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing UK manufacturer where quality, innovation and craftsmanship is at the heart of everything they do. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

This specialist manufacturer is renowned for delivering exceptional, bespoke joinery solutions for major commercial projects across the UK. Working closely with leading contractors, they pride themselves on craftsmanship, precision, and outstanding client service.

About the role
As a Junior Bespoke Joinery Designer, you’ll join a talented and collaborative team that both designs and manufactures custom joinery. You’ll be involved in all technical aspects of the process, from drawing up detailed manufacturing designs in SolidWorks to supporting material coordination and production planning. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend site surveys, ensuring accurate design development and helping shape smooth installation plans. Whilst you’ll begin by supporting senior designers, you’ll quickly gain exposure to clients and start managing your own projects as your confidence grows.

What they’re looking for:
They’re seeking someone with genuine passion for technical design and an eagerness to develop within the bespoke joinery or furniture sector.

Ideally you will have:

• 1-2 years’ experience since graduation, with relevant SolidWorks and manufacturing knowledge
• Experience in bespoke joinery is beneficial, but not essential. Backgrounds in areas such as retail displays, kitchens, or CNC-based work are equally valuable
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, detail-driven approach and enthusiasm for hands-on, technical design work

What’s in It for you:

• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
• Incentive and personal development scheme
• Pension scheme
• 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative team environment focused on growth and quality

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

Inspired by the beauty and precision of historical detail and experienced in the use of modern materials and techniques, our client is an award-winning maker of bespoke furniture and architectural joinery for residential projects.

Their clients expect a thoroughly professional approach with outstanding design solutions, products and service. In this role you will therefore need to demonstrate a flair for creative solutions with both design and practicality in mind. You will need to have a fine eye and attention to detail and be extremely thorough in the design and delivery of your projects.

They are ideally seeking an experienced candidate who can lead the London studio and be the main contact for all their London contacts.

Skills and Experience sought for the Lead Sales Designer role:

• A knowledge of timber, timber technology, wood veneers, wood finishes / techniques, cabinet making and joinery construction methods
• A knowledge of quality kitchen appliances, work surfaces and sanitary ware would be beneficial
• Minimum 5 years' kitchen sales and design experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• CAD user preferable

Salary and Benefits package:

Salary: £40k to £45k plus uncapped commission OTE £70k to £80k+ plus private medical and dental insurance, company pension, and regular company events.

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

This family run business has established a solid and long-standing history within the independent kitchen marketplace over many years and due to natural growth and strong referrals they are seeking an experienced Kitchen Designer for their Solihull Showroom.

They sell both high-end German kitchens and British In-frame kitchens and you will be handling their client’s design visions from initial contact through to completion. You will be working with a team of administrators for the ordering and scheduling, project managers and installers along with your fellow designers based among their various showrooms.

Skills and Experience sought from the Kitchen Designer:

• Strong design and sales background within the independent kitchen marketplace
• Able to work to deadlines and targets
• A natural flair for design, presentation and customer service
• Good IT skills and CAD literate (they use Compusoft Winner and EQ)
• Full driving licence essential

On offer is a basic salary of between £30k and £40k plus pension, laptop, mobile phone, travel expenses and an excellent commission structure. OTE: £65k to £80k. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Join a market-leading international manufacturer of premium banquet, meeting and conference furniture supplied to 4 and 5 star hotels worldwide. Exporting to more than 50 countries, this company blends craftsmanship with innovation to deliver outstanding design and quality.

Due to retirement, they’re seeking a talented Design Manager to lead their creative team and drive the next generation of product design.

The Role
Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll oversee a small Design Team, managing projects from concept through to production and launch. You’ll shape the product portfolio, identify future design opportunities, and ensure all designs meet the highest standards of style and functionality.
You’ll also collaborate with Sales, Production and Marketing to bring ideas to life-supporting bespoke client requests, developing marketing materials, and maintaining product accuracy across all channels.

About You

• 5+ years’ design experience within the commercial furniture sector
• Skilled in AutoCAD and Inventor
• Strong grasp of manufacturing processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator and team leader

Why Join?
Be part of a respected global brand known for design excellence. You’ll have the freedom to influence product strategy, lead a skilled team, and see your designs showcased in some of the world’s most prestigious venues. It is an on-site based role and they are offering a salary of £55k+ with commission, 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a company pension.

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.

Our client is a British company specializing in the design and manufacturing of high-quality wallpapers and fabrics and known for its unique and artistic designs that often draw inspiration from historical patterns and natural elements.

Working from its base in Gloucestershire, where it has a showroom and a manufacturing facility, the company emphasizes the use of traditional printing techniques along with AVA CAD/CAM to produce their wallpapers and fabrics. They operate vertically ensuring control from initial contact through to final print.

Looking ahead and their plans for growth, they have identified the need to bring in a Deputy Design Director. As the right hand to the Creative Director, you will play a key role in managing projects and collections, keeping up the momentum and introducing a more organised and seamless design process. You will be ensuring that design output meets the highest standards of creativity, innovation, and usability. As this is a newly created role it will evolve around the successful candidate’s skillset.

Other responsibilities include to:

• Working with the Creative Director on the development of fabric and wallpaper designs
• Keeping the flow of design development running throughout the year
• Working with their experienced technician in AVA print software
• Devising colourways in the company palette
• Organising and overseeing eventual production

Skills and Experience expected from the Deputy Design Director:

• Experience from the textile marketplace on design and digital print production
• Knowledge of printing techniques and ideally AVA CAD/CAM
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to creative excellence and innovation

In return they are offering a salary of c£60k and are open to discussing a benefits package on top. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

This role would suit an individual who thrives in a creative, client-focused environment. You’ll be at the forefront of our client’s business, working with a team of passionate professionals who specialise in designing, manufacturing, and installing high-quality bespoke interiors for both residential and commercial projects.

As a Designer, your primary responsibility will be to create and design high-quality bespoke freestanding and fitted furniture that matches clients' exact specifications, blending design flair with practicality. You’ll work closely with clients, ensuring their needs are met every step of the way, from initial concept through to successful project completion.

Key responsibilities include to:

• Be the face of the company, building and nurturing relationships with clients, ensuring that all communication is clear, professional, and timely
• Produce creative, functional designs that are both beautiful and practical. Attention to detail is essential in this role.
• Manage your projects, from initial designs to final installation, ensuring deadlines are met, budgets are adhered to, and clients are delighted.
• Work seamlessly with the rest of the design and production team, ensuring smooth project delivery and high standards.

Skills and Experience needed for the Designer role:

• Accuracy is key, as their clients expect flawless designs.
• You’ll be working with a variety of clients, so your ability to connect with people is essential.
• A strong design eye with the ability to create bespoke solutions that match the client’s brief.
• You’ll need to be comfortable with spreadsheets, emails, and documentation.
• CAD knowledge is a plus but not a must.

What they can offer in return:

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year basic + uncapped commission.
• Career Development: Opportunities for growth and progression as the company continues to expand.
• Benefits: Private medical and dental insurance, company pension, and regular company events.

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