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Renowned for delivering contemporary, made-to-measure bedroom and bathroom furniture, this company has earned a strong reputation among London’s leading property developers. Operating from a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility the business combines design innovation with practical buildability to deliver premium furniture for high-spec residential developments.

As Design Manager, you’ll take ownership of a small but highly skilled team, responsible for translating developer briefs into commercially viable, manufacturable furniture designs. This role is pivotal to ensuring the seamless flow between design, manufacturing, and site delivery-while also contributing to product innovation and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities include to:

• Ensure timely delivery of accurate and commercially sound tender and production drawings
• Collaborate with the purchasing team to ensure correct material and hardware specification
• Work closely with estimators, sales teams, and clients to interpret and optimise project briefs
• Create CNC programs for in-house manufacture using CAD-based software
• Support NPD (new product development) initiatives based on client and market needs
• Report design team KPIs to the Operations Manager and contribute to performance reviews
  
  

Skills and Experience needed from the Design Manager:

• 7+ years’ experience in technical AutoCAD design for fitted or bespoke furniture
• Expertise in interpreting architectural drawings and producing production-ready technical details
• Solid understanding of materials, furniture construction and manufacturing methods
• Familiarity with hardware and fittings from suppliers such as Häfele or Hettich
• Hands-on approach, strong problem-solving skills and confident team communicator
• Cabinet Vision, CNC programming and cut list generation would be an advantage

In return the salary is c£50k plus discretionary company performance related bonus, 23 days holiday accruing each year and pension. 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 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:

• Lead design projects from concept to delivery, ensuring they meet business goals and client expectations
• Oversee quality control of design work and ensure alignment with company guidelines and strategic objectives
• Contribute to resourcing and workflow planning to ensure timely delivery of projects
• Be involved in the bespoke side of the business and customer relationships
• Step in for the Creative Director when necessary to maintain continuity of leadership and decision-making

Skills and Experience expected from the Deputy Design Director:

• Experience from the textiles marketplace such as fabrics, furnishings, wall coverings and wallpaper
• 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.

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 Junior 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:

• 2 - 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 c£30k 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.

A role has arisen with the F&B division of our client, who designs imaginative hospitality environments for major brands and chains. As an experienced Architectural Technician, you will be working alongside the design team to deliver deadline driven roll-out refurbishment programmes.

The role will be a hybrid of home and office based and your responsibilities will include to:

• Produce working drawings and make statutory applications for Building Regulations / Planning / Listed Buildings / Advertising / Licensing / Warrants.
• Produce pavement licence drawings and ‘As-Built’ drawings for inclusion within Health & Safety files.
• Research and keep up to date with new architectural products and all relevant Building Regulation requirements.
• Identify your own personal development requirements, knowledge and skills.
• Assist the Senior Technician to update and maintain the Technical Library.
• Assist the Senior Technician with measured drawing of building surveys or carry out alone.

Skills and Experience needed from the Architectural Technician:

• At least 4 years' experience in Architecture.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with VectorWorks an advantage but not critical.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Lateral thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and consistency in drawing work, to produce high quality drawings.

In return the salary on offer will be in the £30k to £35k range with Perkbox membership and pension scheme. 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 major retailer of fashion, furniture and homeware who are renowned for trend led, quality products.

They are currently seeking a Handbag Designer for a 12-month Maternity Cover who will be part of the Womenswear Non-Clothing team. They are always looking to push the boundaries of design within this category and across multi-fabrications and you will be working alongside the Buyers, Merchandisers and Product Technologists closely with a keen eye for pricing and elevated design. Experience within bag design is a must for this position.

Creative and approachable with clear presentation skills, you will drive the design within the bags area keeping on top of advanced trends, using your knowledge of brands within this category and looking to push the design direction for the company.

You will be situated within their amazing Design Studio, over-looking the lake in the central part of their Head Office Campus with free parking on-site, including car sharing and a free company bus service to and from Leicester city centre and other areas. They are also open to discussing hybrid working.

Other skills and Experience needed for the Handbag Designer:

• Already working at an excellent level with the Adobe Suite
• Excellent taste level and understanding of the technical aspects within the bag design area
• Experience of pattern making and prototyping
• Knowledge of a variety of materials and manufacturing processes
• Concept development and mood boarding
• Fully aware of fashion cycles, premium aesthetics and merchandising
• Good problem-solving ability

In return there are some amazing benefits on offer:

• Salary of between £45k and £70k plus profit-related bonus
• 25 days' holiday and the opportunity to buy more
• Contributions into a pension scheme
• On-site nursery (salary sacrifice scheme) plus a fantastic restaurant, coffees shops and juice bar
• Staff shop with 25% staff discount on most of their products - either in store or delivered directly to your desk
• A digital GP healthcare service

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 gallery of original and unique contemporary furniture design and products and are currently seeking a Production Coordinator with technical knowledge of furniture construction and production methods.

With a production and technical design studio on site your main duties will include:

• Planning production schedules, monitoring the production processes and setting and controlling the quality standards
• Interpreting sketches and drawings, able to produce CAD drawings in Rhino when required
• Preparing and shipping samples, organising international and domestic transport for furniture and sculpture
• Carrying out condition checks and quality control of completed products that are ready for final sign off
• Daily detailed administrative tasks including purchase orders, invoice processing and progress reporting on current projects

Skills and Experience sought from the Production Coordinator:

• Ability to multitask and project manage the production of luxury and bespoke artist furniture and products
• Strong planning and organisation skills to schedule your own work to meet the team's goals
• Strong attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality
• Knowledge of handling a variety of materials such as but not limited to bronze, wood, stainless steel, resin
• A knowledge of other European languages would be desirable

Salary and Benefits:

In return you will get to work alongside top Designers and Artists using high-quality materials for one-off pieces of Furniture. Salary will be competitive and generous and can be discussed fully with the Recruiter before proceeding with your application. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client specialises in the design, development and manufacture of very high-quality lighting and furnishing products and are looking for a Product Designer to join their London design team.

The successful applicant will be working as part of the design team, assisting with the design and development of the company’s new product ranges as well as the maintenance of their extensive back catalogue of products. This will include producing concept renders, reverse engineering and product design, and the generation of technical drawings for manufacture. You will also be required to solve engineering problems should they arise and comfortably manage your own time and workload in a fast-paced design environment.

This is a great opportunity to be a part of a creative working environment, in a role that would offer an individual the chance to develop their own skills in the high-end interior industry. They are open to applications from both junior and midweight designers.

Skills and Experience needed from the Product Designer:

• Educated in a relevant degree discipline (Product Design, Design Engineering)
• Proficient with SolidWorks, Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office
• The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and suppliers when necessary
• Experience of design for manufacture and understanding of engineering concepts and materials
• A keen eye for quality and design with great attention to detail

In return the salary on offer is up to £35k plus Pension and 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays. They can also offer a working week of 4 days in the office and 1 at home. 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 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.

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 a flexible role working between two of their showrooms in the West Midlands.

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 £28k and £34k plus pension, laptop, mobile phone, travel expenses and an excellent commission structure. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.