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Product Designer - Lighting - Surrey -
up to £35,000 (V04150)
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Our client is a well-established bespoke lighting business and is looking for a Product Designer to join the team and help expand its operations.
Your main role will be to develop, engineer and ready for manufacture high-end decorative lighting. You will be assisting in all design matters from tender / concept stage through to drawing approval.
This will also involve the Product Designer to:
- Liaise with staff internally to provide design and commercial assistance
- Help create supporting product documents such as assembly instructions and supporting website information
- Review supplier drawings and technical information
- Help create supporting work for products such as packaging ideas, organise product testing, organise samples, specification sheets etc.
- Inspect parts and products on site, then catalogue, review and communicate issues and developments back to suppliers
Skills and Experience needed for the Product Designer role:
- Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks and good at setting priorities
- Strong product design skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Personable and professional with strong communication skills
- Experience of the decorative lighting business would be useful and if not experience of decorative homeware or furniture would be acceptable
- Strong presentation skills
- Logical thinker and problem-solver
- Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks with good rendering skills
- Self-Motivated - able to work without close supervision
- Out-of-the-box thinker - Able to adapt to challenges and provide effective and innovative solutions
In return they are offering a salary of £30k to £35k with pension plan, life insurance, healthcare scheme and 25 days holidays (plus bank holidays).
To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.
Location:
Surrey
Surrey
Sector:
Bespoke Lighting Design
Bespoke Lighting Design
Job Type:
Filled
Filled
Salary:
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension, healthcare, life insurance
pension, healthcare, life insurance
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.
Product Designer - West Midlands -
up to £40,000 (V04147)
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Our client designs, manufactures and fabricates an extensive product range including lighting, giftware, engineering products and fully bespoke items. All these are produced to exacting customer specifications by their expert team using a range of materials including steel, copper, aluminium and brass.
They are currently looking for a mid or senior CAD Designer to work with two of their brands of lighting products and to become an integral part of a small team of product engineers. The role will encompass the whole process of product development, from CAD modelling and producing documentation for the factory to follow for production, through to packaging and creating end user documentation.
In summary they are looking for someone who has experience creating documents for production using Solidworks and end users using the Adobe Creative Suite.
For the more experienced candidate with leadership experience there is a chance to progress and lead the team.
The Product Designer role includes:
- Modelling of machined parts, components and sheet metal fabrications in SolidWorks
- Creation of assemblies and configurations in SolidWorks
- Creation of dimensioned part drawings for manufacture
- Production of detailed exploded views and BOMs to guide the assembly team in how to make their lights
- Modelling of well thought out packaging designs
- Sourcing components and liaising with suppliers
Skills and Experience needed from the Product Designer:
- 3+ years’ industry experience, lighting products would be an advantage
- Excellent SolidWorks skills
- An understanding of design for manufacture
- Experience using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign would be useful but not essential
- Experience with SolidCAM or similar CAM software an advantage
Hours: 7am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday / 7am to 1pm on Fridays. In return there is a salary of between £30k and £40k depending on experience plus company pension.
To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920486125.
Location:
West Midlands
West Midlands
Sector:
Product Design
Product Design
Job Type:
Filled
Filled
Salary:
£30,000 - £40,000 per annum
£30,000 - £40,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension
pension
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.
Kitchen Designer / Showroom Manager - Hertfordshire -
up to £30,000 (V04136)
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Our client has been designing and installing quality kitchens for over 20 years with clients including architects, interior designers, developers and private clients. Their attention to detail and creative flair makes the whole process of creating new kitchens enjoyable and stress free.
They offer both British and German brands and are currently looking for an experienced Kitchen Designer for their Showroom based in South Hertfordshire which has direct links to London. They are ideally hoping for an individual who can also be involved in looking after the Showroom and designing the new kitchen displays.
Your role will be mainly handling the retail arm of the business but your remit will also cover some of the smaller, independent developers. You will be working from initial brief through to completion although they do have a great installations team to hand over to.
Skills and Experience needed for the Kitchen Designer:
- At least 4 years' designing and selling kitchens
- Good hand-drawing and CAD skills - they use Winner
- Good communication and listening skills
- Smart and professional
- Self-motivated and proactive
The role is Monday to Friday with Saturdays by appointment only. In return they are offering a salary of between £27k and £30k plus 10% gross commission of projects (excluding installation). To find out more and apply please send us your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com
Location:
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Sector:
Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design
Job Type:
Filled
Filled
Salary:
£27,000 - £30,000 per annum
£27,000 - £30,000 per annum
Benefits:
plus commission and pension
plus commission and pension
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.
Production Manager - Furniture & Joinery - Wiltshire -
up to £43,000 (V04134)
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Our client is a bespoke furniture maker based on the edge of the Cotswolds and have established a world-wide reputation as makers of high-quality bespoke furniture, cabinetry and specialist joinery.
They are currently seeking a hands-on Production Manager and would, in particular, suit an experienced furniture maker / joiner who has knowledge and experience in reading and interacting with CAD drawing and 3D models.
As Production Manager you will be coordinating and controlling the flow of work and information from design through manufacturing and the workshop to completion and final delivery. Principally you will be marshalling and relaying all the necessary information to the production team in the form of drawings and cutting lists, and creating bills of materials so that all the necessary materials and components are ordered and in stock at the right time to complete the work efficiently. They need someone who is proactive and self motivated and who can also be hands on in the workshop when required.
Skills and Experience expected for the Production Manager role:
- 5 years’ experience in a high-end cabinet making or specialist joinery role
- Able to interpret technical drawings and specifications and effectively communicate the requirements to the production team
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Strong problem-solving skills, an organised solution focused individual
- Pro-active and self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision
- Competent in using Microsoft Office including Excel
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
- Commercially aware
There is the potential for the role to progress to senior management for the right candidate. They offer a 4-day working week from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The salary, depending on experience, will be £40k - £43kpa.
To find out more and apply, please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.
Location:
Wiltshire
Wiltshire
Sector:
Furniture
Furniture
Job Type:
Filled
Filled
Salary:
£40,000 - £43,000 per annum
£40,000 - £43,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension
pension
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.
Estimator - Furniture and Joinery - Berkshire -
up to £45,000 (V04131)
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Our client creates furniture using natural, sustainable and non-toxic materials. They work with private clients, architects and designers and handle commissions from institutions from around the world.
They are currently seeking an Estimator who could come from a cabinet making, design or technical background within a similar industry. You will be assisting and supporting the sales team in preparing estimates and quotations to meet company and client objectives of specification, quality, cost and timescale. This is a central role within the business, and you will need to build and maintain good relationships across all departments, providing clear and robust information to support business decision making.
Key Responsibilities for the Estimator include to:
- Create detailed quotation documents for the Sales Team, using their custom Excel quoting system.
- Develop and foster relationships with Key Cabinet Makers to assist in estimating hours.
- Input making, finishing, site installation hours and all materials required for the project.
- Liaise with both internal and external suppliers to obtain prices to enable accurate quotations.
- Develop good relationships with suppliers and other subcontractors.
- Review contracts prior to agreement to check that it reflects the estimate.
- Providing detailed handovers to the design team and workshop.
- Close liaison with the workshop, providing information of jobs won and programme for the production schedule, ensuring fit with production capacity.
- Providing information to the finance team for project valuations and evaluations.
Skills and Experience needed from the Estimator:
- Industry knowledge of Furniture and Joinery design
- Good commercial awareness
- Microsoft Office and Excel Advanced
- Numerate and organised
What they offer in return:
- A full-time position (9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)
- Salary of between £35k and £45k depending on experience
- Pension scheme, free lunches and social events
- Interesting work with lots of variety
There is opportunity, depending on experience, to contribute on a strategic level, as part of the Senior Management Team and also to be eligible for the bonus scheme. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or give us a call on 01920 486125.
Location:
Berkshire
Berkshire
Sector:
Furniture sector
Furniture sector
Job Type:
Filled
Filled
Salary:
£35,000 - £45,000 per annum
£35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension + free lunches
pension + free lunches
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.
Draughtsperson and CNC Operator - Essex -
up to £30,000 (V04129)
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This company specialise in Experiential Design, Production and Installation and are proud to count large brands and leading marketing agencies amongst their clients. Providing a range of services from exhibition stands, product launches and bespoke sampling stands to PR stunts and giant props, the company are theatrical in its approach and enjoys encouraging both clients and staff to be different.
This role is hands-on, delivering construction drawings and operating the production CNC machine whilst reporting to Production Management. You will be ensuring that technical construction drawings are accurate, achievable and health & safety compliant. This is a responsible part of the team which ensures the successful realisation of projects from briefing in through to installation, often working to tight deadlines.
Main Responsibilities include:
- Produce detailed specification and construction drawings of scenic elements, using CAD, Photoshop and/or manual drawing skills as appropriate
- Produce technical specifications for scenic elements, research special materials / construction methods and order items as required
- Liaise with Technical Manager & production team to discuss costings approach and verify detail.
- CNC machine operation including the preparation of files for cutting.
- Sustainable, ecological & ethical approach to working in line with the Company sustainability policy
Skills and Experience needed for the Draughtsperson and CNC Operator role:
- Have a firm understanding and experience of using AutoCAD or DraftSight
- Excellent IT skills including MS Office
- Able to operate a CNC machine and prepare CNC files
- 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
They are based near the Essex and Hertfordshire borders with easy access to the M25 and London. The salary is £30k plus pension, BUPA Medical and Bupa EAP. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com
Location:
Essex
Essex
Sector:
Events
Events
Job Type:
Filled
Filled
Salary:
£30,000 - £30,000 per annum
£30,000 - £30,000 per annum
Benefits:
Pension + BUPA
Pension + BUPA
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.
Design and Cost Estimator - Essex -
up to £27,000 (V04128)
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This family run company specialise in Experiential Design, Production and Installation and are proud to count large brands and leading marketing agencies amongst their clients. Providing a range of services from exhibition stands, product launches and bespoke sampling stands to PR stunts, sampling bins and giant props, the company are theatrical in its approach and enjoys encouraging both clients and staff to be different.
As the Design and Cost Estimator you will be responsible for the breaking down of creative visuals and costing of materials and processes to produce designs, alongside providing admin and design assistance to the sales team. You will need to be adaptable and efficient often working to tight deadlines, learning quickly and showing creative flair & accuracy in presentations.
Main Responsibilities for the Design and Cost Estimator:
- Negotiation with suppliers and organise samples
- Cost Data Base Management
- Raising and preparing costings and quotations for Sales
- Interpretate design drawings, creative visuals and CAD files for supplier quotes
- Perform simple design requests using Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign
- Liaise with clients as required regarding creative brief requirements and scrutinise detail throughout to ensure any amendments are agreed and signed off.
- Process & filter incoming enquiries and analyse designs with creation of mood boards if required
- Create content for their social channels
Skills required for the Design and Cost Estimator:
- An understanding of materials and processes and being able to interpret production drawings/creative visuals
- Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and ideally AutoCAD
- Numerical with good negotiating skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyse and determine production requirements for individual briefs and source appropriate materials
- Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint
- Ideally experience gained working within the joinery/set/event/theatre design & build sector
Salary: £25k to £27k pa dependent on experience and ability based on 40 hours per week. Benefits include on-site parking, pension, BUPA medical & BUPA EAP. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.
Location:
Essex
Essex
Sector:
Events
Events
Job Type:
Filled
Filled
Salary:
£25,000 - £27,000 per annum
£25,000 - £27,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension + healthcare
pension + healthcare
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.
Designer / Project Manager - East Sussex -
up to £34,000 (V04126)
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This vacancy has now been filled.
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
Location:
East Sussex
East Sussex
Sector:
Product Design
Product Design
Job Type:
Filled
Filled
Salary:
£32,000 - £34,000 per annum
£32,000 - £34,000 per annum
Benefits:
company pension and wellbeing package
company pension and wellbeing package
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.
Interior Designer - hybrid role - Warwickshire -
up to £37,000 (V04124)
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Our client designs imaginative hospitality environments for major brands and F&B chains. Behind each winning project is a close-knit team of highly skilled and motivated individuals and it is to this team that they are seeking two additional Interior Designers to join.
The role will be a hybrid of home and office based, working on brand roll-out programmes within the retail and hospitality sectors.
Experience and Skills sought for the Interior Designer:
- 2+ years' already gained in Industry on commercial projects
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Knowledge of other programmes such as Photoshop and InDesign
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Strong lateral thinking and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and consistency in drawing work
- Driving licence and own car to visit site
In return the Interior Designer will receive:
- Salary of £27k to £37k dependant on level of experience
- Perkbox membership
- Pension scheme
- They have a car park and the office can also be reached by public transport
To find out more and apply please send in your CV and examples of relevant work to recruit@careersindesign.com
Location:
Warwickshire
Warwickshire
Sector:
Interior Design
Interior Design
Job Type:
Filled
Filled
Salary:
£27,000 - £37,000 per annum
£27,000 - £37,000 per annum
Benefits:
perkbox + pension
perkbox + pension
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.
Accessories Product Developer - Worcestershire -
up to £30,000 (V04121)
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Our client is one of the UK's fastest growing eyewear suppliers, with a portfolio that includes luxury British designer brands which complement their trend-led house collections.
They are currently looking for a Product Buyer (will consider a junior) to be responsible for developing and launching products for their house brands and luxury licensed brands. They have an ambitious and growing workload hence the role will have an administrative element to it, so excellent organisational skills will be essential.
Key Responsibilities for the Buyer also include:
- Managing critical path and delivery schedules
- Liaising with suppliers and developing products and collections from briefs
- Identifying and interpreting trends to create products suitable for the optical market
- Stock control, negotiating and monitoring cost prices
- Sourcing and developing new suppliers
- Developing cases and POS materials
- Attending major eyewear exhibitions and conferences internationally on behalf of the company
Skills and Experience needed for the Buyer:
- Degree educated and a competent user of the Microsoft Office Suite
- An eye for exceptional design with a knowledge and understanding of luxury brands and quality
- Experience of introducing fresh and innovative ideas
- Strong written, organisational and analytical skills
- Ideally fluent in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- Experience or placement within a buying / purchasing role would be advantageous
In return the salary on offer is £25k to £30k, pension and flexible start and finish times. Other benefits include your birthday off, health & wellness support, charity & sports events, free annual eye test and optical & sunwear frame allowance.
To find out more please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com
Location:
Worcestershire
Worcestershire
Sector:
Designer Eyewear
Designer Eyewear
Job Type:
Filled
Filled
Salary:
£25,000 - £30,000 per annum
£25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension, birthday off, eyecare + eyewear allowance
pension, birthday off, eyecare + eyewear allowance
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.
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