Filled design jobs

WE HAVE FILLED THIS VACANCY.

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.

We have filled this vacancy.

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.

WE HAVE FILLED THIS VACANCY.

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.

WE HAVE FILLED THIS VACANCY.

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.

Porter Vanities is a growing brand in the luxury and high-end bathroom market. Known best for their range of timeless hand-made Vanity Units, they have an exciting range of new products launching later this year including beautiful Bathroom Lighting, Brassware, Metal Mirrors and much more. They are aimed at the high-end residential market predominately in the UK, but also throughout Europe and the US. All products are made from the highest quality materials, using selected wood, marble, and brass, for customers such as interior designers, independent bathroom retailers, developers and homeowners.

Currently we are looking for a Leading Sales Person to join our growing luxury bathroom brand to be based in our Battersea Showroom in London.

To qualify you will need to be driven and customer focussed with excellent communication skills. You will need to be motivated to work independently at times and manage various tasks. A keen interest and knowledge of home interiors and styling is essential, with technical / drawing knowledge also important.

Tasks will include:

• Customer liaison and product briefing in the Showroom
• All form of sales, mainly generated via email and showroom visits
• Scheduling, dispatching and seeing orders fully from A-Z
• Following-up and scheduling with the Porter workshop
• Managing all sample and marketing information requests
• Delegating of other necessary tasks to team members as needed

Please apply via email only to careers@portervanities.com (quoting reference V03342). For further information please also visit www.portervanities.com.

Bathroom Studio Design was established specifically to rewrite the delivery of luxury bathroom and wet-room solutions, operating the highest quality Design Centre and incorporating the latest technology to the mid-higher demographic consumer market. We provide an exclusive range of leading edge products from specialist manufacturers in Europe, including Villeroy & Boch, of whom we are premier distributors.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual to join our friendly Bathroom Studio Design team.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of the leading edge business within the industry, rewriting excellence of design, delivery and service in high end luxury solutions. It is an opportunity for someone who wants a long-term future career and a chance to develop within our business group.

Description/Typical Responsibilities:

This role requires you to deliver both CAD design and varied creative marketing, including overseeing websites and social media and general administrative support. You will be front-of-house, dealing with clients and suppliers on a regular basis and taking customer enquiries, therefore excellent communication skills and an outgoing bubbly personality are essential.

Skills Required:

• Good knowledge and experience of Photoshop or similar
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Virtual Worlds 3D interior design software
• Experience (medium to expert) of all Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent administrative skills with accuracy and attention to detail
• Well spoken, smart and professional appearance
• Good all-rounder, hands-on person
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Minimum of five GSCEs (A to C grades including Maths and English) plus the ability to demonstrate excellent English and Maths skills
• CAD degree or HND/HNC would be advantageous
• No experience necessary if an ex-graduate
• High-end retail experience a bonus

Please email your applications to joanne@bathroomstudio.com (quoting reference V03334). For more information on us please visit our website at www.bathroomstudio.com.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast expanding company that handles educational and commercial projects across the UK. A rapidly increasing portfolio of projects (particularly in the educational sectors) has generated a position in their Design Team. With good technical and space planning skills, you will be producing 2D & 3D plans for their education and commercial projects using AutoCAD and BIM modelling and assisting in Revit tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Space planning
• Coordinating schedules and drawings through Revit Architecture & AutoCAD
• Resolving design related problems and flagging up clashes
• Producing coordinated product books and schedules
• Expanding the Company library of products in both AutoCAD and Revit (2D & 3D)  and product book
• Undertaking training as you work

The successful candidate will have the prospect of progressing to the position of Project Manager, with responsibility for running their own jobs.

Person / Experience Required:

• Literacy in Excel (MS Office)
• Between 1 and 3 years' experience in industry
• Excellent attention to detail, time management and organisational skills
• Knowledge and experience in AutoCAD and ideally Revit
• Knowledge of BIM modelling will be an advantage but not a necessity

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

Our client is a leading innovator in the development and application of pre-engineered offsite manufactured solutions and structural modules including pods and fit out solutions for the construction industry. They have their main technical and design office in Hertfordshire and manufacturing plant in Derbyshire.

They are steadily growing and now seek a junior designer to assist in assembling the components for the designs on CAD (they use Inventor and AutoCAD).

Main duties include:

• To assist in producing detailed 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor (training will be provided), in creation of a library of standard components
• To assist in providing a fully co-ordinated Fabric / M&E design with associated cutting lists and drawings for the Design for Manufacture and the Assembly
• Help create and publish standard Company detailed designs
• To compile and maintain a components library in Vault for use by all designers

Person / Experience Required:

• Experience from the construction or fit out industry
• Able to produce manufacturing drawings
• Knowledge of a 3D package, Inventor would be an advantage
• Experience of AutoCAD or other similar design packages
• Knowledge of BIM would be an advantage
• Able to drive as the office is not very close to Public Transport

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

WE HAVE FILLED THIS VACANCY.

This international company design and source premium products for promotional purposes on a global basis and are looking for a middleweight product designer. You would be expected to design a wide range of items, including fashion accessories, and some graphics and packaging design. They are looking for someone who is a strong conceptual thinker, with a flexible approach and the ability to deliver multiple projects simultaneously to tight deadlines.

Person / Experience Required:

• Excellent visualisation skills and ability to express and illustrate
• Minimum of 3+ years' commercial experience in a product design related role
• Good level of knowledge in Adobe CS and MS Office
• A broad knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
• An interest in new technologies, fashion trends and forecasting are essential
• Ability to use a SLR camera and studio lighting will be a bonus
• Communicative, cheerful and open-minded
• Self-motivated, take an active interest in personal self-development

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

WE HAVE FILLED THIS VACANCY.

This company offers understated, premium-quality kitchens with cabinetry designed and made to order in their UK workshop. With a number of showrooms nationwide they build their furniture using traditional methods of construction. Looking ahead at evolving trends, customer expectations and the future look of showrooms, including further expansion, a new role has been created, Head of Design reporting to the Sales and Marketing Director.

Job Summary:

1. To ensure the image, design and retail environment of all their showrooms
2. Interior design of new showrooms
3. Looking at evolving trends and bring the future of retail and kitchens into their showrooms
4. To coordinate new product development, including the sourcing of accessories

Person / Experience Required:

• Qualified in interior or furniture design
• At least 5 years' experience to include the retail design of premium retail home improvement brands
• Commercially astute
• Self-assured and able to present ideas and concepts whilst taking account of other points of view or opinions
• An understanding of brand strategy and the effects of this strategy on showroom and product development
• IT literate, proficient in CAD and with good hand drawing skills

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