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Our client has been designing and making bespoke furniture, antiqued mirror and specialist finishes for more than twenty years for the high-end London and international markets. They work for leading interior designers, architects and private clients all over the world.

They currently have an opening for a Furniture Designer with excellent technical knowledge of furniture construction to join their design team.

They are seeking an individual who is a strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude. Knowledge and experience of VectorWorks is preferable but they will consider other similar CAD programmes. They are open to the level of experience and salary will therefore vary accordingly.

Main duties for the Furniture Designer include:

• Supervising the design team to produce working drawings
• Production of accurate working drawings
• Production of design concept drawings to be used in the sales process
• Managing and co-ordinating makers and subcontractors
• Occasional working on-site, site surveying, fitting and construction

Skills and Experience needed for the Furniture Designer role:

• Strong knowledge of both furniture manufacturing techniques and materials
• Site installation experience is desirable, as well as practical cabinet-making or bench skills
• At least 2 years’ experience within furniture or woodwork manufacturing
• Good hand-sketching ability would be helpful
• Strong analytically regarding budget awareness
• Good problem-solving skills

In return you will be working with a very friendly bunch of people who love creating beautiful projects for their clients so if this is still of interest please email us your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com

Our client designs and makes bespoke kitchens and every single piece of cabinetry is built to last - they are strong believers in sustainability and want their kitchens to be their clients' ‘forever’ kitchens.

Due to the growth of business and looking ahead, they have created a new role which is a Management position and the linchpin between all parts of the business.

Day-to-day responsibilities for the Operations Manager will be:

• Leads and Opportunities - Management and allocation of leads and opportunities and the sales pipeline in general
• Project Management - Managing client projects from sale through to final project completion. Making sure the projects are delivered smoothly and to the client’s satisfaction
• Inventory and Stock Management - Ordering of materials and appliances as well as supplier management
• Quoting and invoicing (not bookkeeping)
• Client liaison - Pre and post-sales client communication
• Business process adherence and improvement - As the company grows, the business processes will need to be scaled accordingly

Person and Experience needed for the Operation Manager role:

• People management experience
• Driven with high standards for quality and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service ethos and manner and ability to handle high-end clients with high expectations
• Positive attitude, calm demeanour and not easily flustered
• Previous experience managing business processes and teams in order to deliver a product or service to customers
• Experience of the KBB, furniture and/or joinery market a bonus

To find out more and apply please send us your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com and we'll get back to you as promptly as we can. 

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• Proven track record within kitchen design and sales
• Able to work to strict deadlines and targets
• A natural flair for design, presentation and customer service
• Good IT skills and CAD literate (they use Compusoft Winner and EQ)
• A confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a positive work ethic
• Full driving licence essential

This company is a specialist in architecture joinery and fitted furniture for historical and period properties. They work with a variety of beautiful buildings across the UK and abroad. Everything they design is completely bespoke, and their 12,000sq.ft. modern workshop houses a dedicated team of cabinet-makers and finishers.

They are currently seeking to fill a key role for the business so the successful candidate will need plenty of experience within the furniture and joinery sector in a client facing role.

It is important that you have knowledge and a firm grasp of historical furniture and architectural details both in a classical and contemporary setting.

Other skills and experience:

• Proven experience within the interiors marketplace, able to sketch out designs freehand and draw up space plans using AutoCAD
• Strong leadership skills and communication skills
• Confident in handling client presentations in a client facing role
• An ideas person with good listening skills and the ability to generate concepts sympathetic to the client’s needs and home
• You will need to be well-organized and committed, able to work to deadlines and manage a number of projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of building design and architecture a distinct advantage

To find out more and apply please send us your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com and one of our consultants will get back to you.

Permanent / Contract.

This leader in hospitality interior design worldwide is consistently setting new standards for luxury, comfort and innovation on resorts and hotels. Their offices in Singapore continue to expand and they are looking for talented Designers to join their award winning design office. This will suit candidates with a curious mind and a desire to move into a new country with new opportunities.

You should have between 5 and 10 years' experience on large scale international hotels, spas and resorts, be creative and innovative and an excellent team player. Good CAd and technical knowledge will also be neede. For FF&E roles then it will be more about your knowledge of suppliers, specification and design furnishings for the hospitality sector internationally. 

Please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.