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This company specialises in the design and manufacture of lighting and furnishing products and as one of the leading suppliers to the interior designer and specifiers market, their products have earned a reputation of being extremely well made and beautifully designed.

The company is looking for an Assistant Product Designer to work on the design and development of 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.

The Product Designer role also includes:

• Utilising SolidWorks for product design and the completion of detailed technical drawings for manufacture
• The generation of 3D models and concept renders
• Communicating manufacturing methods and technical specifications to suppliers
• The completion of informative product documentation and instructions
• Helping to ensure that all quality and technical product standards are met

Experience and Skills Required:

• Educated in a relevant degree discipline such as Product Design or Design Engineering
• Some industry experience in using SolidWorks and a competent user of Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office
• The ability to project manage and problem solve
• Must be able to organise their own time to meet project deadlines
• 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

This is an exciting 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.

To apply and find out more please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This company specialises in the design and manufacture of lighting and furnishing products and as one of the leading suppliers to the interior designer and specifiers market, their products have earned a reputation of being extremely well made and beautifully designed.

The company is looking for an Assistant Product Designer to work on the design and development of 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.

The Assistant Product Designer role also includes:

• Utilising SolidWorks for product design and the completion of detailed technical drawings for manufacture
• The generation of 3D models and concept renders
• Communicating manufacturing methods and technical specifications to suppliers
• The completion of informative product documentation and instructions
• Helping to ensure that all quality and technical product standards are met

Experience and Skills Required for the Assistant Product Designer:

• Educated in a relevant degree discipline such as Product Design or Design Engineering
• Some industry experience in using SolidWorks and a competent user of Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office
• The ability to project manage and problem solve
• Must be able to organise their own time to meet project deadlines
• 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

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Product Designer 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.

To apply and find out more please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This company specialises in the design and manufacture of lighting and furnishing products and as one of the leading suppliers to the interior designer and specifiers market, their products have earned a reputation of being extremely well made and beautifully designed.

They are looking to recruit a Technical Design Manager to manage the workload of the small design team and project manage the technical compliance and design of their new product range.

You will be required to manage the critical path of the development process, working closely with the team to design products that are suitable for market, as well as the maintenance of their extensive back catalogue of products. This will include, reverse engineering and product design, and the generation and cataloguing of technical drawings for manufacture. You will also be required to solve engineering problems should they arise and comfortably manage the team's time and workload in a fast-paced design environment.

Experience and Skills Required for the Technical Design Manager:

• Able to produce complex technical drawings for manufacture
• Educated in a relevant degree discipline such as Product Design or Design Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a relevant field, lighting would be an advantage
• Industry experience using SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office
• The ability to project manage and problem solve
• The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and suppliers
• Experience of design for manufacture and an understanding of engineering concepts and processes with materials including metals, glass and ceramics
• A keen eye for quality and design with great attention to detail

Summary of skills needed for the Technical Design Manager are; Product Design, Technical Design, SolidWorks, Illustrator and Design for Manufacture and in return you will be working in a location near to a beautiful historical town, on some amazing projects. This is an exciting 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.

To apply and find out more please send us your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This professional and versatile fit out and bespoke furniture company is based near London on the Hertfordshire and Essex borders and serves the commercial and residential sectors producing kitchens, wardrobes, vanity units, cabinets, TV units, beds, desks and doors.

The Role of Furniture Designer & Surveyor:

• Plan and design furniture that fits to a client's spec and the company's range of products with the highest level of customer service.
• Visit sites to measure and evaluate the customer's needs prior to creating detailed drawings which are ready for manufacture.
• Correctly process site surveys, designs, samples, delivery dates and stock requirements all of which will be uploaded onto the company's platform.
• Communicate with clients and the team throughout the design phases and manufacturing processes.

Requirements and skills for the Furniture Designer & Surveyor:

• At least 5 years' experience of using AutoCAD.
• Past experience in designing kitchens, wardrobes, vanity units, cabinets, desks and other furniture items.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience of working with commercial / trade companies.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the workplace.
• Strong creativity skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Driving licence.

Summary for the Furniture Designer & Surveyor:

They are looking for a Designer with the right experience to carry out site surveys on construction sites and create designs and working drawings for their client's furniture in AutoCAD.

In return they are offering a salary of between £25k and £30k, plus contribution to pension scheme, 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after five years and team incentives and outings.

To apply and find out more please send us your CV and examples of work to recruit@careersindesign.com.

With many years working within the manufacturing and in particular the accessibility market, this company has become recognised as the preferred supplier of inclusive washroom equipment. They can offer an unrivalled product range manufactured from the highest quality raw materials, in compliance with international standards, using state of the art production facilities.

They have just started looking for a Technical Product Designer / Product Engineer to work within their Innovation and Design team on innovative new products and ensuring product compliance on all new and existing designs.

The duties of the Product Designer will include to:

• Design and develop new products using Autodesk Inventor
• Provide internal technical support to the sales team
• Support marketing with visualisations and technical information
• Oversee and report on product testing
• Manage CAD data using Autodesk Vault
• Produce product renders and imagery using KeyShot software
• Compile and update bills of materials as required
• Carry out technical analysis of new and existing product designs
• Analyse existing products and introduce efficiencies where possible to cut cost
• Work with their ERP system
• Oversee prototype production

Requirements and Skills for the Product Designer:

• Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault (advantage), AutoCAD, KeyShot, Adobe CC (advantage)
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes, including machining, turning and fabrication
• Degree level education in Product Engineering or Industrial Product Design
• An enthusiastic, technically minded, self-starting problem solver with excellent attention to detail, commercial awareness and the ability to think strategically

In return you will be joining a happy group of people who support each other and are very community spirited. They have taken part in The Big Build DIY SOS and support a number of fundraising activities.

To apply and find out more please email your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This innovative studio and workshop undertakes all aspects of cabinetry and carpentry relating to the development of both private homes and commercial properties. In addition, they are able to manage complete house projects, from initial design concepts to final installation, offering exceptional levels of creative design, project management and customer service / aftercare.

Based in Devon, they are currently looking to recruit a Furniture Designer / Draughtsperson to join their team where they combine fine craftsmanship with modern techniques to create furniture and architectural joinery of the highest quality.

Experience and skills required for the Furniture Designer

• You will need experience from the furniture industry together with knowledge of material selection and manufacturing processes
• Good communication skills, able to liaise with both the client and the workshop
• Good project management skills
• Able to work on your own initiative, as well as within a team
• Fluent in SolidWorks
• Attention to detail and a high level of concentration so as not to be distracted in a busy working environment is essential, as is working to deadlines
• Ideally good sketching and presentation skills

In return they offer an excellent working environment in a state of the art design office and the Furniture Designer role will be working Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Salary is negotiable.

To apply or find out more please send us your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This company has an unrivalled reputation and knowledge of interior architecture for historical and period properties. They work directly with their clients who come to them for their expertise and beautiful pieces of furniture, joinery and workmanship.

They currently have an opening for an individual who has both a creative and organised mind and who understands high-end and bespoke furniture and joinery.

The role of the Concept Designer will include:

• Initial furniture concept designs
• Putting together a Concept Package which comprises of floor plans and layouts which are then colour washed to give depth and visual impact, material palette and mood board, furniture drawings, equipment lists
• Working with the team to provide costings and a budget
• Taking part in client meetings and making modifications to the concepts
• Liaising with the production team and project designers

Key Requirements:

• Furniture, Interiors or Arts degree
• A minimum of 7 years' design experience with bespoke furniture and/or joinery
• Knowledge of different materials
• A creative, enquiring mind and an interest in historical research of architecture and period properties
• Strong hand drawing and illustrative skills
• Able to use AutoCAD and ideally SketchUp or other graphical packages
• Commercially minded and numerate

A very generous (negotiable) salary, well above the average for the area, is on offer for the right person. To apply or find out more please send your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This company manufacture and supply high quality contract furniture for hotels, private rented sector apartments, serviced apartments and student accommodation.

They work with major brands in both the UK and Dubai markets and seek a Project Co-ordinator to work on a variety of projects coordinating and managing the production of furniture for various contract projects as part of a team. The role will be fairly admin based and all relevant training will be provided as part of the role.

They are offering a one year contract with the possibility for extension based on performance.

The role of the Project Co-ordinator will include:

• Putting together quotations, managing procurement, FF&E specification, planning, product drawings and presentation boards
• Coordinating and managing the project through to installation and after-sales

Key Requirements:

• A degree in a design related subject and experience in a similar role
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Knowledge and the ability to draw up floorplans using AutoCAD
• Great initiative and resourcefulness
• Good PC skills and working knowledge of Excel
• Ability to conduct oneself professionally with clients and in project team meetings

In return a salary of c£25k is on offer along with training, pension and perkbox which offers lots of incentives, discounts and exciting offers. The hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and they are located near a tube station.

If this sounds of interest then please apply by sending us your CV and portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

Morgan Furniture is a wholly British design orientated business making seating and tables for the contract market from its dedicated factory in Hampshire.

At Morgan we believe the design and manufacture of truly original, high-quality furniture is the result of passion, care, design integrity, experience, craftsmanship and an unfaltering dedication to quality. This commitment could not be realised without fully integrating the design and manufacturing processes. At our factory and studio in Hampshire we start the process with trees and finish with beautifully crafted chairs.

Marketing Assistant role:

• Maintain and improve Social Media activity: update Pinterest, Facebook, LinkedIn with new imagery. Help to schedule interesting and unique content for Twitter and Instagram.
• Create Blogs and Newsletters: suggest topic ideas, stories, case study features and create using Mailchimp.
• Source Morgan case study photography and photograph factory processes.
• Research and create mood boards with current trends, products and projects for the design and sales departments.
• Maintain the London showroom and factory showroom to a high standard and keep internal communications and display up-to-date and visually on brand.
• Create sales presentation documents - update regularly with new product and case study images.
• Communicate with PR agent, research advertising opportunities and keep the press cuttings book updated.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will be a design graduate with a passion for design and marketing. They will be based at the Morgan headquarters in Southbourne, near Chichester. They will have good organisational skills, ability to work to deadlines and understand the requirements and importance of promoting a brand and following brand guidelines. Photoshop and Illustrator skills are required.

Please apply with your CV and portfolio (quoting ref V03775) to Steph McMahon smcmahon@morganfurniture.co.uk.

For further information on our company please visit our website www.morganfurniture.co.uk.

This fast expanding design consultancy with offices in SW London handle workplace, education and commercial interior design solutions, furniture specification and move management across the UK.

Thanks to a growing portfolio of projects, they are looking for a self-motivated Interior Designer, who is able to work on their own initiative, to join their Design team.

With good technical and space planning skills you will be required to produce 3D & 2D plans for their interior design projects, providing a competent level of AutoCAD and BIM modelling in Revit.

Other responsibilities will be to:

• Create and expand their library of products in AutoCAD, Revit and product books
• Maintain schedules, dealing with space planning and amendments
• Resolve design related problems and flag up clashes
• Undertake training as you work
• Produce product presentations and marketing material

In return the successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary plus performance related bonus and will have the prospect of progressing to the position of Project Manager, with responsibility for running their own jobs.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 year's experience working with Revit and AutoCAD
• Literacy in Excel (MS Office)
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management and organisational skills
• Knowledge of UK furniture suppliers and working on large construction / education projects would be an advantage
• Literacy in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign would be an advantage

If you would like to learn more about this Interior Design and Space Planning role then please apply and send your CV and portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.