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This interior design, showhome and flooring business have an experienced team of creative design professionals dedicated to creating impactful designs.

They have invested in a first class fabric library and utilising the latest design software they are always looking to innovate. They also have their own soft furnishing production facility where they can design and print bespoke wallpaper and produce high quality custom wall art.

With an ever increasing workload they are currently looking to recruit an experienced designer, ideally with a fairly contemporary style.

Objective and experience required:

• You will be working on your own projects from brief through to presentation and installation so will need to be organised with good project management skills
• Previous experience from within the showhome / residential design industry, ideally at least 4 years is sought
• Designs will be created both as hand drawn sketches and using Photoshop and InDesign
• Good communication skills are required in order to liaise with clients and suppliers
• You will be working both as part of a team and as an individual

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This independent company makes handmade kitchens and specialise in bespoke, built-in furniture, designed and manufactured in-house on their premises.

Using advanced design and presentation technology, they are able to take a customer's idea, add to it, then produce a unique concept completely tailored around their individual project. As well as retail clients, their regular customers also include property developers, architects and interior designers with designs ranging from the modern lustre and contemporary simplicity, to the sophistication and charm of the classic styles in their own handmade ranges.

Due to a healthy level of business they need to increase the number of designers in their showroom and seek an individual who has relevant creative design experience they can bring with them as well as excellent client facing and selling skills.

Ideal skills and experience includes:

• 4 years' kitchen design and sales experience
• CAD literacy, they use Compusoft Winner
• Commercially aware, proactive and organised

Salary approx. 25k-30k depending on experience with commission on top, a company car and mobile phone.

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This company is a successful business designing and manufacturing rooflights and roof windows for the UK construction / specification market.

They have an in-house design team responsible for creating one-off designs to their clients' requirements which are manufactured in the UK and assembled at their premises. They work alongside some of the top architect firms in the country and their products often feature on award-winning architectural buildings throughout the UK.

They are looking for a Product Design Engineer who can handle the challenges of delivering bespoke rooflight and roof window designs to the architects' and contractors' specifications. It is a highly technical role which requires a practical and motivated individual with excellent organisation and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and the ability to work at a fast pace.

The right candidate will be able to:

• Design, develop and detail feasible solutions and products for manufacture to customer specifications
• Produce fully detailed 3D models, in SolidWorks, for manufacturing purposes
• Undertake all necessary simulations, thermal calculations and prototyping to ensure products are fit for purpose
• Support and assist the internal teams and suppliers to ensure successful bespoke projects from order through to dispatch to agreed quality standards
• Provide a high level of technical advice or project support to internal and external customers where required
• Manage their own workload to meet agreed deadlines
• Communicate well at all levels

You will ideally have 3 years' experience working full-time within a design environment for a technical/specialist products company but they might also consider a recent graduate with work experience. Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication would be an advantage.

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This theatrical design and production company operates out of a 14,000 sq. ft. workshop near the Essex / Hertfordshire borders, producing work for high profile brands and events. Their work includes sets and props for events, product launches, exhibitions, sampling campaigns and experiential marketing projects such as a 5m high giant lipstick, a billboard sized chocolate bar and a UK tour of experiential mud huts for a leading charity.

They are seeking a Production Manager to ensure that all their projects are delivered as designed on time and on budget and to enable production to improve and increase capacity through more efficient production processes.

This is a pivotal hands-on role managing a hardworking and committed production team. You will be responsible for the full end-to-end production for all projects - taking the lead on production and project management from brief through to delivery and working effectively with the client, production team and sub-contractors on a daily basis.

Person / Experience Required:

Candidates would ideally come from a proven theatrical or exhibition background and have experience in production management of a broad range of sets, props and modular units, from conception through to execution. Working with an adaptable, flexible, accommodating attitude is a must and understanding the ever-changing demands of high-end brands is essential.

Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Experience in exacting manufacturing projects
• Experience in supervising and motivating a team of workers
• Good computer skills around MS office, AutoCAD skills an advantage but not essential
• Experienced in the planning and executing of projects based around strict budgets and deadlines
• Ability to deliver reports on scheduling and costs
• Monitoring of product standards and implementation of quality-control programmes
• Excellent attention to detail
• Driving and fork lift licence would be helpful but not essential

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This global leader in branded products have sites across the globe from the US through to China and Germany and a diverse portfolio of clients from FMCG, drinks, health and beauty and charity markets.

Their London office specialises in point-of-sale, gift with purchase products and retail packaging and they are seeking a Design Manager to oversee a small design team covering graphics and packaging, hard-sided products and fashion accessories.

Objectives and requirements:

• To uphold their high standards for design work and push the team on to greater heights
• It will involve resource management, project direction and liaising with account managers and buyers from around the company in addition to fulfilling the role of designer
• Experience in branded product and packaging and an interest in all areas of design will be expected
• Previous management experience is desirable alternatively you should show good leadership qualities
• To produce design work you will need a strong understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino and Keyshot
• You will need to be well-organised with good communication skills and show keenness to engage stakeholders both internally and externally
• As design manager you will be expected to work on a number of projects at any one time so you should be used to working calmly under deadline pressure

On top of a competitive salary benefits include Friday and Birthday leave early days, bonus, life assurance, pension contribution and site-wide social events.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional company offering a varied workload and a chance to influence their creative output throughout the day-to-day tender responses and new business pitches.

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

Our client is an innovative and pioneering gallery of original and unique furniture and products. Championing and showcasing the work of designers who are both new and world famous and also producing custom, bespoke pieces, they have grown to be renowned for the work they create.

The role will evolve around the person with responsibilities playing on their strengths and skill set. Ultimately you will be taking on a Project Management or Project Coordinators role depending on your level of experience so will need good organisational, time management and communication skills which would suit a level headed, practical smart thinker.

This person will need to understand what is required to work at the top end of the luxury sector, is forward thinking and able to spot any potential problems or delays before they occur. They work with clients who demand the highest quality and specification and the closely knit team are all experts in each of their various fields, passionate about their work.

They are looking for candidates who have the following skills:

• Experience gained from the furniture and/or lighting product sector using a variety of luxury materials
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with all departments
• Able to interpret sketches and read CAD drawings
• Strong project management / coordination skills
• Ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure and work to deadlines
• Numerate, able to demonstrate a clear understanding of financials around projects
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise
• IT literate and familiarity with CRM software will be a distinct advantage
• Experience of making efficient use of resources and controlling costs

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This vibrant design and build company create and fit out bespoke high impact office interiors and seek a creative Senior Interior Designer to join their successful design team.

With offices based in West Sussex and London this position although predominantly to work out of their Southern Office, will need to have easy travel to London and sometimes work out of the London office. It is likely to be a 50/50 split with travel expenses covered to London.

The role will have a wide variety of responsibilities as you will be taking projects from initially enquiry and concept pitch through to realisation of the design and drawing packages and on to installation and completion.

Objectives and requirements:

• To produce, present and win client pitches in a competitive environment so you will therefore need strong pitching experience
• Develop and manage production of designs and specification criteria requiring good technical knowledge and skills
• To carry out site surveys and use AutoCAD and the Creative Suite for design and presentation work
• You will be managing a small team of project designers so past supervisory experience will be preferred
• Due to the responsibilities of the role you should have a commercial Design and Build background with workplace analysis experience a bonus
• They seek an ability to bring innovative ideas to the table, challenge the brief and push the boundaries
• Strong communication skills are needed including fluent written and spoken English

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This company is a specialist in the interior architecture of historical and period properties. They are all passionate about their designs and work directly with their clients who come to them for their expertise and beautiful pieces of furniture, joinery and workmanship.

Currently looking to fill a new role of Senior Creative Designer they are seeking a candidate with both an architectural and cabinetmaking background. The candidate will need good knowledge of historical furniture and architectural details as well as a flair for contemporary design.

Objectives and requirements:

• To design bespoke projects from a client brief often liaising with the clients and their architects and builders plus using past space planning experience
• You will be managing aspects of project financials and expected to obtain quotations so will need to be numerate
• Managing external suppliers such as bespoke metal work and stone will need good communication and organisational skills
• Concepts and designs will be presented to the client via hand drawings and AutoCAD
• This role would suit an individual who thrives on attention to detail and excels creatively

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This Interior Design Consultancy create workspaces that enhance staff morale, motivation and productivity. Comprised of a team of professionals including architects, space planners, interior designers, surveyors, estimators, quantity surveyors, site managers and project managers, their collective experience and passion enables them to complete fun, vibrant and modern workspace interiors.

They are currently looking to add more designers to the team in their Southern office with both a mid-weight and a senior interior designer.

Objectives and requirements:

• You will be working on several different projects at a time so will need to show flexibility within the role
• Concept designs and detailing will be created using AutoCAD and knowledge of InDesign and 3D Studio for visuals and presentations would be an advantage but not necessity
• You will be providing a personal service to clients so should be a good communicator and team player
• Good hand drawing and sketching skills would be beneficial

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join this theatrical design and production company and take the lead in running their 14,000 sq. ft. workshop and yard production space.

This family-run business produce and deliver a diverse range of sets and props for events, product launches, exhibitions, sampling campaigns and experiential marketing projects with high levels of customer service and quality finishes. Their in-house services include event design and production, project management, spray finishing, sewing and costume, operations, logistics and storage. They also love dogs and have a special dog crèche on site.

As the Workshop Manager you will be responsible for the full end-to-end production build for all projects - taking the lead on production builds from brief through to delivery.

Objectives and Requirements:

• Maintain and organise the workshop space, woodstore, outside yard and storage containers
• Man management experience will be needed in order to oversee the team in the workshop along with a sub contract production team which can vary in size from 1 to 20, depending on each project
• A theatrical or exhibition background would be useful as you will need knowledge of production for a broad range of sets, props, joinery and modular units
• A friendly, respectful and accommodating personality will suit the culture of this company
• As this is working with the ever-changing needs of brands you will often be working under pressure to tight deadlines
• Experience with software including AutoCAD / SketchUp would be an added benefit
• Qualifications or experience in health and safety compliance and buildings maintenance would also be an added benefit but is not essential

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com.