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Project Manager - London - up to £45,000 (V03951)
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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a unique, design-led luxury interiors brand. The Company has its roots in designing and curating collections of furniture and accessories that showcase the finest in British design and craftsmanship.
As a Project Manager you will be managing both bespoke and fitted projects from initial client meetings through design and manufacture to final installation or delivery. You will be working closely with the Sales, Design and Workshop teams.
Main areas of involvement for the Project Manager will be:
- Advising Sales & Design
- Costing & Budget control
- Manufacture
- Quality Control
- Site Management
- Weekly Team Meetings
Skills and experience needed for the Project Manager:
- Furniture making / design / project management experience
- Commercial awareness and knowledge of financials
- Competency with all basic Microsoft programs
- Able to read and understand Technical Drawings (AutoCAD knowledge would be useful but not essential)
- Have a full UK driving licence
To find out more and apply please send in your CV and examples of work to recruit@careersindesign.com.
Location:
London
London
Design Field:
Furniture
Furniture
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
£35,000 - £45,000 per annum
£35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Benefits:
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.
Deputy Workshop Manager - Props & Furniture - London - up to £35,000 (V03946)
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This busy company supplies furniture, props and accessories to the film and television industry covering many eras - from Medieval through to the 1980's. Their showroom is within easy access of all the major London film studios and they have created a new role of Deputy Workshop Manager.
Your role will be to assist the Workshop Manager in leading and managing their friendly in-house workshop team, along with maintaining and repairing the vast stock of antique furniture and accessories. Additionally, due to industry demand, they anticipate expanding this department to incorporate model making so any previous model making experience would be beneficial.
The successful applicant will need knowledge of a broad range of construction techniques and materials, as well as excellent woodworking skills and an interest in furniture restoration. You will also be working in conjunction with the Loss & Damage Coordinator to calculate repair costings which will be passed on to their clients.
Skills and experience needed for the Deputy Workshop Manager:
- At least two years’ experience in theatre, set or scenic construction
- Experience in managing budgets, purchasing and negotiating with suppliers
- Strong communication skills
- Initiative to work alone with minimum supervision
- Positive and flexible approach to problem-solving with attention to detail
- Computer literate
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Knowledge of upholstery and traditional French polishing would be an advantage
- Qualifications or studies in electrical installation would also be an advantage
In return the Deputy Workshop Manager role has a salary of between £30k to £35k and plenty of training and career progression as the company is expanding both in size and the services it offers.
To apply and find out more please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com.
Location:
London
London
Design Field:
Furniture
Furniture
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Benefits:
Free food provided!
Free food provided!
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.
Scenic Manager - Essex - up to £30,000 (V03943)
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This company specialise in Experiential Design, Production and Installation, providing a range of services from exhibition stands, product launches and bespoke sampling stands to PR stunts, sampling bins and giant props. The company is theatrical in its approach and enjoys encouraging both clients and staff to be different.
The Scenic Manager role is a hands-on, production workshop role and all about the management of finishes, quality control and prop making
The Scenic Manager remit is to:
- Be responsible for checking artwork from clients ahead of sending to print, creating cutter guides and checking print deliveries as soon as possible and highlighting errors
- Uphold sustainable working practices including recycling of materials
- Be responsible for technical processes, meeting production timelines and providing WIP photos for clients
- Create production images for the website and social media content stories and posts
- Check quality control and be responsible for stock control of scenic materials
The Scenic Manager skills and experience required:
- Good computer skills around MS Office
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Experienced in the planning and executing of projects based around strict budgets and deadlines
- Ability to deliver reports on scheduling and costs
- Able to monitor product standards and implement a quality-control programme
- Able to read drawings and create / read artwork files
- Ideally have come from an event, theatrical or exhibition background and have a broad range of production knowledge from conception through to execution.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, positive and a team player
- Have practical skills such as painting, basic carpentry and sewing
They are a very sociable company and welcome dogs to the office providing them with their own creche! If this sounds of interest then please contact us and attach your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com.
Location:
Essex
Essex
Design Field:
Events and Experiential
Events and Experiential
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
£25,000 - £30,000 per annum
£25,000 - £30,000 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.
Technical Production Assistant - Essex - up to £25,000 (V03942)
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This small 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 is theatrical in its approach and enjoys encouraging both clients and staff to be different.
They are currently looking for a Technical Production Assistant to support the Production Team. You will be creating CAD drawings, art working, proposals, pitch work and design costing. You will also be project managing smaller projects from brief through to delivery, ensuring successful realisation of projects adopting a hands-on approach to working in the production workshop.
Other duties for the Technical Production Assistant include:
- Design interpretation, creating mood boards if required and basic visualisations
- Performing practical tasks in the workshop such as prop making, finishing, vinyling, painting, sewing and basic carpentry
- Creating CNC files and supervising CNC machining when required
- Assisting with the creation of content for social media posts and stories
- Assisting with the recruitment of new subcontractors, updating availability / task sheets and bookings
- Liaising with suppliers and negotiating best prices
Skills and experience needed for the Technical Production Assistant:
- Experience of using a CAD software package, CNC and Adobe Illustrator
- Good administration and project management skills
- Able to demonstrate a hands-on approach at all times
- A team worker, highly organised and flexible in their approach
- An understanding of the fast paced, ever-changing demands of high-end brands and clients
- Be health and safety compliant at all times
- Positive, sociable and adaptable
They are a very sociable company and welcome dogs to the office providing them with their own creche! If this sounds of interest then please contact us and attach your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com.
Location:
Essex
Essex
Design Field:
Events and Experiential
Events and Experiential
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
£20,000 - £25,000 per annum
£20,000 - £25,000 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.
Furniture Designer - Northamptonshire - up to £25,000 (V03935)
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This contract furniture manufacturer works closely with the leisure sector offering both their stylish range of furniture and bespoke items to meet clients' specific needs. Operating out of two factories to support their in-house design and manufacturing capabilities, they have a deep knowledge of sourcing in the wider European furniture market.
To help develop their business further they are seeking a Furniture Designer to work alongside their Senior Designer on furniture for the hotel sector. Your remit initially will be to assist on technical aspects using Autodesk Inventor, producing drawings for manufacturing and client approval. There will be the opportunity for the right candidate to develop, meeting clients and ultimately to handle projects independently.
Skills and experienced needed for the role of Furniture Designer:
- Experience with Autodesk Inventor (or similar)
- Minimum 1-2 years’ post studies experience within a design role
- Ability to problem solve
- Good phone manner as you will be talking to suppliers
- Experience in designing wood / timber products
- Understanding of metals, plastics and fabrics and their inclusion in furniture
To find out more and apply please send us your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com. Thanks.
Location:
Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Design Field:
Furniture Design
Furniture Design
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
£24,000 - £25,000 per annum
£24,000 - £25,000 per annum
Benefits:
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.
Sales Consultant - Field Based - Kent - negotiable (V03934)
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This leading supplier of beautiful bespoke wardrobes and dressing rooms for luxury residential properties has a clientele from across the UK. They work from concept to installation, bestowing a personable approach with every design reflecting the individual lifestyle and storage needs of each client.
As an online business their website is their “shop front” and despite the current challenging economic conditions, they are thriving as a business and need to increase their design sales force to meet the demand for their products.
They are looking for a Sales Consultant to cover the county of Kent who ideally lives centrally around the Tunbridge Wells area. All leads will be generated in-house and you will be given an average of 40 enquiries per month to contact, arrange visits and convert into design and sales.
Skills and Experience needed for the Sales Consultant:
- A minimum of 5 years' proven experience in designing and selling within the luxury interiors sector
- CAD literate
- Happy and able to be mobile with your own presentable car to visit clients
- You should be well-presented to generate a first impression creating confidence with their discerning clients
- Able to manage your own diary and arrange client visits
- A good listener to understand the specific storage needs, design and requirements of your client
- Meticulous and accurate to be able to take precise site measurements and relay your design solutions to the in-house Drawing and Quotation Team
In return they offer an attractive remuneration package for their Sales Consultants. You will have a choice of:
- £25,000 basic plus 5% commission on sales
- No basic and a straight 10% commission on sales
Realistic OTE is £60,000 per annum, plus travelling expenses. You'll get extensive training and support for you to succeed and have the ability to work from home. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com and we'll get back to you shortly.
Location:
Kent
Kent
Design Field:
Bespoke Furniture
Bespoke Furniture
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
negotiable
negotiable
Benefits:
plus commission OTE £60k
plus commission OTE £60k
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.
Sales Consultant - Field Based - Northamptonshire - negotiable (V03933)
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This leading supplier of beautiful bespoke wardrobes and dressing rooms for luxury residential properties has a clientele from across the UK. They work from concept to installation, bestowing a personable approach with every design reflecting the individual lifestyle and storage needs of each client.
As an online business their website is their “shop front” and despite the current challenging economic conditions, they are thriving as a business and need to increase their design sales force to meet the demand for their products.
They currently have a few opportunities to join their field based team including a Sales Consultant to cover the Northamptonshire area. This will include Milton Keynes, Bedford, Cheltenham and Leicester. All leads will be generated in-house and you will be given an average of 40 enquiries per month to contact, arrange visits and convert into design and sales.
Skills and Experience needed for the Sales Consultant:
- A minimum of 5 years' proven experience in designing and selling within the luxury interiors sector
- CAD literate
- Happy and able to be mobile with your own presentable car to visit clients
- You should be well-presented to generate a first impression creating confidence with their discerning clients
- Able to manage your own diary and arrange client visits
- A good listener to understand the specific storage needs, design and requirements of your client
- Meticulous and accurate to be able to take precise site measurements and relay your design solutions to the in-house Drawing and Quotation Team
In return they offer an attractive remuneration package for their Sales Consultants. You will have a choice of:
- £25,000 basic plus 5% commission on sales
- No basic and a straight 10% commission on sales
Realistic OTE is £60,000 per annum, plus travelling expenses. You'll get extensive training and support for you to succeed and have the ability to work from home. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com and we'll get back to you shortly.
Location:
Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Design Field:
Bespoke Furniture Design
Bespoke Furniture Design
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
negotiable
negotiable
Benefits:
plus commission OTE £60k+
plus commission OTE £60k+
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.
Sales Consultant - Field Based - Cheshire - negotiable (V03932)
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This leading supplier of beautiful bespoke wardrobes and dressing rooms for luxury residential properties has a clientele from across the UK. They work from concept to installation, bestowing a personable approach with every design reflecting the individual lifestyle and storage needs of each client.
As an online business their website is their “shop front” and despite the current challenging economic conditions, they are thriving as a business and need to increase their design sales force to meet the demand for their products.
They currently have a few opportunities to join their field based team including a Sales Consultant to cover the county of Cheshire. The ideal person will currently live centrally around the Alderley Edge, Congleton or Macclesfield area. All leads will be generated in-house and you will be given an average of 40 enquiries per month to contact, arrange visits and convert into design and sales.
Skills and Experience needed for the Sales Consultant:
- A minimum of 5 years' proven experience in designing and selling within the luxury interiors sector
- CAD literate
- Happy and able to be mobile with your own presentable car to visit clients
- You should be well-presented to generate a first impression creating confidence with their discerning clients
- Able to manage your own diary and arrange client visits
- A good listener to understand the specific storage needs, design and requirements of your client
- Meticulous and accurate to be able to take precise site measurements and relay your design solutions to the in-house Drawing and Quotation Team
In return they offer an attractive remuneration package for their Sales Consultants. You will have a choice of:
- £25,000 basic plus 5% commission on sales
- No basic and a straight 10% commission on sales
Realistic OTE is £60,000 per annum, plus travelling expenses. You'll get extensive training and support for you to succeed and have the ability to work from home. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com and we'll get back to you shortly.
Location:
Cheshire
Cheshire
Design Field:
Bespoke Furniture Design
Bespoke Furniture Design
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
negotiable
negotiable
Benefits:
plus commission OTE £60k+
plus commission OTE £60k+
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.
Sales Consultant - Field Based - Essex - negotiable (V03931)
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This leading supplier of beautiful bespoke wardrobes and dressing rooms for luxury residential properties has a clientele from across the UK. They work from concept to installation, bestowing a personable approach with every design reflecting the individual lifestyle and storage needs of each client.
As an online business their website is their “shop front” and despite the current challenging economic conditions, they are thriving as a business and need to increase their design sales force to meet the demand for their products.
They currently have a few opportunities to join their field-based team including a Sales Consultant to cover the county of Essex. The ideal person will currently live centrally around the Colchester or Chelmsford area. All leads will be generated in-house and you will be given an average of 40 enquiries per month to contact, arrange visits and convert into design and sales.
Skills and experience needed for the Sales Consultant:
- A minimum of 5 years' proven experience in designing and selling within the luxury interiors sector
- CAD literate
- Happy and able to be mobile with your own presentable car to visit clients
- You should be well-presented to generate a first impression creating confidence with their discerning clients
- Able to manage your own diary and arrange client visits
- A good listener to understand the specific storage needs, design and requirements of your client
- Meticulous and accurate to be able to take precise site measurements and relay your design solutions to the in-house Drawing and Quotation Team
In return they offer an attractive remuneration package for their Sales Consultants. You will have a choice of:
- £25,000 basic plus 5% commission on sales
- No basic and a straight 10% commission on sales
Realistic OTE is £60,000 per annum, plus travelling expenses. You'll get extensive training and support for you to succeed and have the ability to work from home. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com and we'll get back to you shortly.
Location:
Essex
Essex
Design Field:
Bespoke Furniture Design
Bespoke Furniture Design
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
negotiable
negotiable
Benefits:
plus commission OTE £60k+
plus commission OTE £60k+
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.
Furniture Designer - London - up to £45,000 (V03920)
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Our client is a prestigious design studio who count many serious art collectors as their clients. Their experience covers both historical and contemporary interiors, bespoke furniture, lighting and pieces of artwork celebrating artisan crafts using the finest materials from around the World.
Rapidly growing with an extensive waiting list of clients this vibrant studio are currently seeking a creative Furniture Designer to join their team. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced designer to demonstrate their knowledge and passion for design, their innovative thinking, ready to take their career to the next level.
They use such materials as cast bronze, shagreen (mainly faux), gold leaf, leathers and high quality bespoke fabrics so this would suit a designer who likes a challenge and confident in creating designs that are often complex and detail driven.
Skills and Experience Required for the Furniture Designer:
- Degree or equivalent in Furniture Design
- 4+ years' of experience working as a furniture designer to include luxury residential
- Experience working on all stages of a project from conception to completion
- Strong conceptual and hand-drawing skills
- Experience with a 3D CAD rendering package
- MS Office proficient (word, excel and outlook)
- Administration and time management skills
- Excellent communication both verbal and written
To find out more and apply please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@creersindesign.com
Location:
London
London
Design Field:
Interior Design
Interior Design
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
£38,000 - £45,000 per annum
£38,000 - £45,000 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.
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