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Unusual Interior Design / Retail Job, Chelsea

Our client  is a truly unique business, selling amazing fake flowers and plants from a Fulham Road showroom.

They deal with the public, interior designers, film & TV companies and major corporate clients - selling anything from a single flower to literally hundreds of trees. Its varied, hectic and interesting work, requiring quick wits and loads of common sense.

The job is initially centered on retail support, but with room to grow - so you need to be a resourceful all-rounder who is bright, articulate - and good with people. You'll also need to be computer literate and have a sense of humour! This will suit someone who wants to be part of a fun (we think so, anyway!) and unorthodox business.

Were always busy, so please don't call - just email your CV and contact details.

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This company works closely with both National and Independent Developers designing showhomes and marketing suites within the middle and upper end of the marketplace. They also work with developers on luxury retirement homes.

They are very busy at the moment and foresee their workload to get even heavier so are looking for an additional, maybe two Designers, to join the team and work alongside the Director.

Person / Experience Required:

• Qualified to degree level in Design
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in luxury Showhomes and / or Retirement work
• Good drawing and presentation skills
• Computer literate, conversant with Apple Mac and preferably InDesign.
• CGI experience would be great but not essential
• Good communication skills and able to liaise with clients and suppliers

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

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This company designs, manufactures and installs bespoke furniture and interiors for the high-end residential market. They work with architects, interior designers, project managers, quantity surveyors and private clients who demand the highest quality and specification. They are now seeking a Production Designer who understands furniture construction and is comfortable in working within the high end residential market. The role is to be catalyst to getting the design and development into production.

You will be the co-ordinator of each element of the project which can vary greatly so you will be an excellent communicator being the interface between the project manager and all suppliers, manufacturers and sub-contract teams. The role involves preparing each element of the project for manufacture and will involve regular trips to sub-contract teams around the UK.

Person / Experience Required:

• A cabinet making background is essential
• The ability to convey accurate instructions and drive design for manufacture
• CAD literate with good drawing capabilities for manufacture
• Ideally experience of procurement and handling suppliers
• Production management knowledge would be beneficial

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

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This leading manufacturer of kitchens and bathrooms has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship. They work with the new build and affordable housing sector and have a number of retail brands, which are sold in independent retailers throughout the UK. They also manufacture furniture for builders merchants and large DIY stores.

They are currently looking for a kitchen designer to work from their head office as part of their creative team. This is a Monday to Friday role and you will be part of a company who are taking a leading role in enhancing customer experience through effective communication, design excellence and market expertise.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Communicating with the customer and sales team
• Creating high quality designs
• Producing customer presentation packs
• Achieving high quality output

Person / Experience Required:

• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT literacy and GCSE in Maths and English
• An ability to work on own initiative, motivated and enthusiastic
• Experience of using Fusion 2020 software is ideal
• Kitchen design experience is a distinct advantage

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

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This company specialises in the design and manufacture of systems office furniture products and upholstered office screens supplying to an extensive portfolio of blue chip end users around the world.

Expanding and busy, they are now looking for a talented designer who can help design / engineer new furniture systems and provide project specific technical support to the sales team.

The successful candidate should be passionate about design/engineering, have a thorough understanding of how things are made and a practical hands on approach.

Person / Experience Required:

A working knowledge of any or all of the following would be a distinct advantage but not essential:- Office furniture design, tubular and sheet steel fabrications, extruded aluminium profiles, plastic injection moulding, woodworking, upholstery, bills of materials and costings.

• Hold a relevant degree qualification
• At least 5 years' industry experience
• Be commercially focused
• Be confident with using SolidWorks
• Be a confident communicator (both verbally and via hand drawn sketches) and have good listening skills
• Be able to manage their work load to achieve deadlines
• Hold a full EU driving licence

This job offers the successful candidate a great opportunity to escape the rat race, live in a beautiful uncongested part of the world with excellent schools and a higher quality of life, whilst working on a varied range of interesting, contemporary furniture related design projects.

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

Westbridge Furniture Designs is a leading furniture manufacturer to some of the most prestigious UK retailers.

We have an opportunity for a talented and creative Artworker to join our busy and vibrant design team. The role will be to create presentation artwork and Point of Sale, maintaining our brand image through material for print and our online presence.

Working pro-actively alongside the product design and development team you will have a keen eye for detail, excellent communications skills, the ability to cope well under pressure and work quickly and accurately to deliver optimal results at all times.

You must also have a strong working knowledge of design software packages in the Adobe Creative Suite. In particular Photoshop and Illustrator will be essential with a good knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint as a benefit.

The ideal candidate will have a further education qualification in Graphic Design and / or strong previous experience in a similar environment working across a range of marketing disciplines.

Applications should either be emailed to clare.hughes@westbridgefurniture.com or posted to Clare Hughes, HR Business Advisor, Westbridge Furniture Designs Ltd, Greenfield Business Park, Bagillt Road, Flintshire CH8 7FF (quoting reference V03354).

For more information on us please visit our website at www.westbridgefurniture.com.

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Our client is a company with the vision and drive to create the world's finest decorative lighting. They have an impressive and enviable client list and a wide range of industry leading products which are specified by leading interior designers throughout the world.

They have ambitious and very exciting plans to grow their business and a design manager to lead their creative team is central to these plans. This will be an evolving role with great career prospects.

As Head of Creative you will be taking on a role as part of the senior management team and integral to both the design department and the business as a whole. They are therefore looking for someone who is naturally creative, passionate about design and good at strategic thinking, three things you will need to successfully develop and deliver exciting decorative interior lighting products.

You will take responsibility for the development process, from initial ideas to final details of the product and also play a major part in the presentation of their ranges across all media, exhibitions and other promotional platforms. The role will include the management of their full product range and to do this you will have passion for and a knowledge of current interior design trends, with an excellent understanding of the manufacturing and technical process to produce stunning decorative lighting.

Person / Experience Required:

• A degree within an appropriate design discipline.
• IT literate (Adobe and Microsoft), proficient in CAD (preferably SolidWorks)
• Good hand drawing skills and sketching skills would be an advantage
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes from one off designs to small batch and high volume manufacture.
• Have a great track record of bringing successful products to the market.
• Experience of leading others having excellent interpersonal and motivating skills.
• Plenty of enthusiasm and ideas.

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

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This award-winning organisation has been steadily developing its name in the field of contemporary architecture and interior design. They offer a wide range of innovative, market focused and design-led products for the building and construction sectors and underpinned by this ethos of innovative design by continuously evolving its product range and breaking new ground with its acclaimed, industry-leading concepts.

Based in Oxfordshire, they are a value based company, believing strongly in their staff and their well-being, with full involvement and unity in the company's growth and development.

Purpose of the position:

• To successfully identify and understand the customer's needs and to provide a high level of technical advice and project support to internal and external customers where required
• To assist with the design, development and detailing of feasible solutions and associated products for manufacture to customer specifications
• To promote the company brand through the production of presentation visuals and animations to present to potential customers

Responsibilities include:

• To successfully identify the customer's needs, and provide project support and technical advice to ensure a satisfactory outcome
• To promote the company brand through the production of presentation visuals and animations to present to potential customers
• To verify new design features through effective prototyping
• To design, develop and detail products to the customer's specification in accordance with the company working practice(s)
• Production of fully detailed 3D models for manufacturing purposes
• Liaising with other team members to ensure design intent is accurately transferred from 3D model to 2D drawings
• Responsibility in managing own workload in order to meet agreed deadlines

Person / Experience Required:

• Qualified Product Designer or Industrial Designer with 1+ years' experience
• An interest in design, preferably within construction or architecture
• Knowledge of SolidWorks, ProEngineer or similar 3D CAD package
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to manage internal and external relationships effectively

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

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This French luxury furniture boutique is seeking a Consultant / Interior Designer to join their team in their London Showroom. The role will predominantly focus on generating design service leads within the showroom and working with independent designers as well as introducing the company to architects and property developers.

Another part of the role will be to conduct home design visits to customers and specify all relevant products for the design project. You will manage your design orders from the onset to oversee the installation of the project, providing a turn-key solution to your customer. Working closely with the Designer Department at Head Office, you will also be responsible for the look and maintenance of showroom displays.

Person / Experience Required:

• Qualifications in Interior Design.
• At least three years in the same role or similar as a furniture consultant / designer with high end furniture stores
• Fluent in English and good level in French
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated
• Sense of responsibility and initiative
• Impeccable selling techniques and customer service
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and a good knowledge of 3D CAD systems
• Good free-hand drawing to convey your designs to the customer on paper
• Dress code: smart

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

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This small and busy architectural and interior design consultancy are primarily involved in restaurant design, but also undertake a range of other commercial and residential projects.

They are currently looking for an Architectural Interior Designer in order to expand their team to service their existing clients and help the company to develop their client base.

The role is primarily to work on planning drawings, technical drawings and specifications, but the successful candidate will be exposed to all aspects of the process, from initial client consultations through to management of projects on site.

Person / Experience Required:

• At least 2 years' experience in both the design and technical aspects of the industry
• Have good working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe and SketchUp
• Have good knowledge of Building Regulations and Technical Standards
• Have good construction / joinery detailing
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have good presentation skills
• Be organised, self-motivated and willing to learn

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