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Our client is an international furniture company that work with private clients, architects, developers and interior designers to reflect a particular lifestyle through an extensive choice of furniture including wardrobes, library systems, kitchen and furniture for the whole home. 

They are currently seeking an experienced Kitchen Designer to work with both trade and private individuals, upholding the Company’s commitment to excellence of product and service.

Main Duties of the Kitchen Designer:

• To meet Clients in the Showroom both casual callers and by previous appointment, to explain and demonstrate the features and options in Kitchen and Furniture ranges
• To visit the Client’s premises as necessary
• To prepare design plans, rendered drawings & price quotations and present to the Client
• Preparing drawings, plans and elevations/renders for the wardrobe and kitchen team
• Uploading data and managing project on client databases
• To follow up all quotations in a timely manner and to close the sale
• To maintain overall responsibility of all projects and to maintain contact with the Client until each project is completed
• To actively share and offer guidance to more junior members of the team and assist in their training in the Department  

Skills and experience needed from the Kitchen Designer:

• At least 5 years’ experience from the kitchen industry
• Experience working with both trade and retail Clients
• Strong design and sales skills
• Good project management, administration and communication skills
• Experience in AutoCAD and/or VectorWorks
• PC literate - Word/ Excel

 In return the salary on offer is £38k to £42k plus 2% commission. To find out more and to apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com

• Able to demonstrate experience of scenic draughting in a theatre / events environment
• Have a firm understanding and experience of using AutoCAD or DraftSight
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office
• Happy to perform practical tasks in the workshop
• Good administrative skills
• High level of attention to detail and quality control
• Able to work in a fast-paced industry with a flexible approach to working to meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Hold a full, clean driving licence

• Creation of detailed costing estimates and quote documents, using electronic costings software
• Liaising with clients as required regarding creative brief requirements and scrutinise detail throughout to ensure any amendments are agreed and signed off
• Liaising with Technical Manager & production team to discuss costings approach and verify detail
• Liaising with Directors and other key business individuals to discuss projects, risks, agree rates, installations and profit margins
• Interpretation of creative briefs to cost and assist with pitches & proposals to help land sales
• Communicating effectively with potential clients maintaining correspondence and having accountable response times
• Assisting with creating content for their social channels

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills plus the ability to work at all levels
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Good presentation skills both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise workload, work to tight deadlines
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Excel and PowerPoint software programs and of product systems used within the industry
• Ideally experience working within the set / event / theatre design & build sector

• Strong organisation, time and people management skills
• An interest in experiential, immersive, events and production
• Able to explore creative and cost-effective production solutions
• Able to work to production timelines throughout the production process
• Attention to detail, quality control, cost effective, best practice & ecological approach
• Knowledge of onsite safeguarding, compliance, procedures, Health & Safety and sustainability
• Manufacturing experience in a wood-based environment
• Experience of planning and scheduling

WHO WE ARE

Collier Webb are designers and makers of luxury lighting, furniture and hardware for the world's most beautiful interior spaces. Our reputation for excellence is acknowledged by leading designers and architects who engage us to produce unique designs, each handcrafted in our Sussex Foundry and exquisitely displayed across our two London Showrooms. We are a third-generation, British family business that is expanding our talented team year on year to harness the organic evolution and growth of the business. We are committed to not only providing a premium experience for our clients, but creating an inspiring, supportive and inclusive working environment, where significant focus is placed on the personal and professional development of our people. 

THE ROLE

We are looking for a creative, highly organised individual to be responsible for designing and managing a number of concurrently running manufacturing projects from the enquiry stage, right through to completion, as well as managing project costs, estimates, client communication and bespoke drawings. 

MAIN FUNCTION OF THE ROLE

• As a Designer you will be designing and managing manufacturing projects from enquiry stage through to completion. This will involve being the main point of contact for the client / production team and occasionally sub-contractors. You will be responsible for the issue of project programme information to all parties
• The Design element to the role is key. You will be creating client drawings for bespoke lighting, hardware, and furniture projects, working to tight deadlines. Good time management is important as you will need to juggle multiple tasks and projects
• You will also be responsible for monitoring project costs. You may also be required to estimate costings for bespoke enquiries, working with the Design Coordinator to agree when a costing / estimate should be expected and to ensure that the information provided in estimates and sales orders is accurate 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Creation of client and production drawings using SolidWorks CAD software
• Working closely with the Production Engineering Manager and production staff to ensure that the design uses the most appropriate materials / finishes and production processes, whilst also meeting the client’s expectations and project budget
• Liaising with the workshop and subcontractors to arrange material samples for the client’s approval
• Project research and development should be recorded to allow R&D reports to be created. It may be necessary for Designers to attend R&D meetings to discuss projects
• Project Management
• Maintaining a consistent approach with the communication between the design team and the production team
• Monitoring project costs
• Work closely with the Dispatch Manager to schedule the delivery / shipping of bespoke projects 

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Proven relevant experience
• Accomplished SolidWorks user
• Experience in project managing bespoke design projects
• Client-facing experience with high-end clientele
• Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors
• Comfortable monitoring project costs and schedules
• Experience with lighting and furniture design / manufacture preferred

 BENEFITS

In return we offer the following benefits on top of your salary:

• Company Pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Free on-site parking and Cycle to Work scheme
• 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Wellbeing Provider including reduced gym membership, shopping and travel voucher offers etc.
• Supportive “small business” company culture

 If this sounds like you, then please send in your CV to hr@collierwebb.com (quoting ref V04126). To find out more about us then please visit our website at www.collierwebb.com

• Designing and implementing design schemes for clients
• Liaising with suppliers and the in house Customer Services team
• Working on pricing and quotations, also preparing client budgets and costings
• Undertaking surveys and measurements as required
• Attending client meetings, installations and managing onsite fitting teams

• 3 to 4 years’ experience in interior design for private residential, developers and show home clients
• FF&E experience and knowledge of fabric and wallpaper companies 
• Strong spatial awareness skills and attention to detail
• Able to present to and handle clients
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other 3D modelling packages
• Knowledge of residential furniture and lighting brands would be an advantage but is not essential. In-house training will be provided

Our client specialises in interior architecture for historical and heritage properties. Everything they design is completely bespoke, with a state-of-the-art workshop and creative design studio based in beautiful rural Somerset.

They currently have an opportunity for a very experienced interior designer with strong people and client management skills to take on the role of Head of Design. You will need thorough knowledge of the residential marketplace and interior building projects, with a particular interest in historical detail and proven experience of leading a team / department.

The role will evolve with the successful candidate, with plenty of opportunities for career advancement and senior management potential.

To find out more and have an initial chat, in full confidence, please call Pippa on 01920 486125 or drop us an email at recruit@careersindesign.com

• At least 2 years' commercial interior design experience to include hospitality
• Creative with excellent technical awareness
• You should be confident meeting with both clients and contractors
• Fluent in VectorWorks and/or AutoCAD, SketchUp and the Adobe CS
• A good understanding of statutory approvals (building regs, planning & CDM2015) would be an advantage

• CAD literate, ideally VectorWorks
• Minimum of 3 years' experience on residential design projects
• Technically minded with the ability to produce working drawings for construction 
• Good communication and organisation skills
• A team player but also self-motivated and proactive

• Provide leadership and management of the design team
• Evaluate and enable technology solutions to provide efficient communication and production
• Deliver excellent customer service and ensure the best delivery of customer requirements
• Act in a hands-on role to assist the team when needed
• Contribute to the development and accomplishment of future strategies

• Excellent leadership, communication and coaching skills
• Capable of budgetary management
• The ability to build and maintain excellent relationships both internally and externally
• The ability to contribute at a strategic level
• A track record and experience from the Bespoke Furniture and Specialist Joinery sector
• Good problem-solving skills - always looking for innovative (and cost effective) solutions
• Excellent attention to detail
• A forward-thinking mindset
• Microsoft Office, SolidWorks and AutoCAD proficient