Furniture Designer Jobs & Careers

This company has unique and unparalleled knowledge and expertise in the interior architecture of historical and period properties. They work directly with their clients who come to them for their beautiful and detailed pieces of furniture, joinery and workmanship.

Planning ahead they are looking for a Senior Furniture Designer with strong technical and CAD skills, good at coming up with solutions to intricate designs. 

Person / Experience Required:

• The candidate will need good knowledge of historical furniture and architectural details as well as a flair for contemporary design
• At least 10 to 15 years industry experience
• Experience within the interiors marketplace able to use SolidWorks and/or Inventor and ideally AutoCAD
• A basic knowledge of building structure would be an advantage
• Excellent literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written
• You must be well-organised and committed, able to work to deadlines and manage a number of projects simultaneously
• Also a self-starter and able to work on their own or part of a team

If this vacancy sounds of interest please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com and we will get back to you as soon as we are able to. This role will have a start date of later this year.

This British Company manufactures beautiful bespoke furniture, cabinetry and specialist joinery work for a global network of clients. Their large purpose-built manufacturing complex is home to traditional cabinet making, veneering, carving and gilding skills, complemented by modern design, manufacturing and finishing techniques.

They work on both classical and contemporary interiors including dressing rooms, staircases and libraries, cinemas, wine rooms, games rooms and yachts and have premises both in Norwich and nearer the coast. It is for the latter that they seek a Technical Furniture Designer for their growing design and technical team.

Objectives and requirements for the Furniture Designer:

• To take a brief and/or sketched concept and work into production drawings and 3D CAD renders using SolidWorks
• You will need at least 3 years' experience in a wood based environment - joinery, shopfitting or cabinet making
• Liaising with other departments using your good communication skills
• To work as part of a team to create effective working relationships
• Appreciating the luxury end of the marketplace showing excellent attention to detail and careful considerations of materials and techniques

If this is of interest and you would like to find out more then please send in your CV and portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com and one of our consultants will get back to you.

We are looking for a furniture designer to join our studio team. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to join a design-led manufacturer and contribute to the design and development of new collections for the Hospitality, Cruise and Workplace markets.

The role would ideally suit a creative, passionate designer who wants to develop skills in design and production within an ambitious contract furniture business. The Design Studio team launch new collections, work with external designers and develop bespoke products throughout the year.

Person/experience required

• Degree in Furniture design or Product design
• Good technical understanding of furniture construction
• Fluent in SolidWorks
• Ability to produce CAD technical drawings for AlphaCAM system
• Ability to issue specifications and costings for new/bespoke product
• Keen and enthusiastic team player

The new designer will be reporting to the Design Project Manager and will be based at Morgan's factory and head office in Southbourne, near Chichester. All applicants should already be a resident of the UK.

Please apply with your CV and portfolio (quoting ref V03819) to kmcmahon@morganfurniture.co.uk. For further information on our company please visit our website www.morganfurniture.co.uk.

This atelier design studio and workshop produces unique, custom-made sculptural design. Initially producing furniture and lighting they have expanded their work and today their pieces can be found in some of the most fascinating and beautiful properties in the world.

They are recruiting for an experienced and talented metalsmith craftsperson to join their creative and friendly production workshop team. This is a position which would suit a person who is time-served working in fine art bronze foundries or artist / design studios, involved in manufacturing high quality functional interior products or sculpture, in metals such as bronze, brass and steel.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Metalworker

• Fabrication of brass lighting or furniture from raw materials
• Fabrication of steel or iron lighting or furniture
• Ability to train others in metalwork processes
• Assembly of cast bronze components to create functional sculptural products
• TIG Welding, Silver Soldering, Soft Soldering and Metal Chasing
• Jig and pattern making
• Fabrication of brass components
• Lathe Work and polishing

Person and Experience Required for the Metalworker:

• Typically 10 years' experience particularly in bronze and brass
• Experience within the arts or interior product manufacturing is important
• Proven experience in making high-end sculptural products
• Knowledge of luxury furniture and lighting manufacturing
• Demonstrable skills, taking a brief through to completion
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamworking skills
• Showing integrity, focus and professionalism
• London based

If this sounds a good fit then please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com. All applications via our website will receive a reply.

Unfortunately they are not able to take anyone on board now until later in the year.

This company specialise in producing high-end bespoke furniture and joinery from concept through to design, manufacture and installation, covering a wide variety of projects both domestic and commercial as well as one-off commissions.

With a busy workload they are looking for a technically minded Junior Furniture Designer who can produce detailed working drawings based upon the concepts of architects and interior designers. In essence to make their clients' ideas a reality.

The Junior Furniture Designer will also be:

• Issuing clear and concise technical drawings for their in-house manufacturing team.
• Liaising with Project Managers and other members of the team to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Producing schedules and cutting lists.

Experience and Skills required for the Junior Furniture Designer:

• A sound knowledge of the furniture and joinery manufacturing industry.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD
• The ability to extract components from AutoCAD drawings for CNC machining would be a distinct advantage.
• You should have a keen eye for detail, be self-motivated and have good written and verbal communication skills.

If this sounds like you please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

Unfortunately this vacancy is tempoarily on hold.

This manufacturer creates joinery pieces for some of the finest and advanced commercial interiors being designed in the UK today. Operating nationwide from their factory and offices just outside London, they offer total management of joinery packages, from initial site survey through to installation.

They are currently seeking an experienced Technical Designer to work with their progressive team of designers and makers.

Objectives / Requirements:

• Creating concept designs, rendering in KeyShot and turning them into ready-to-manufacture technical drawings for the in-house joinery workshop
• Producing complete and checked technical drawings using Solid Edge 3D design software (Fluency in SolidWorks will be considered)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy in take offs for CNC milling and other outsourced material production will also be required directly from the CAD drawings
• Connecting with joiners to discuss and get feedback on the practicality of joinery items designed, so hands-on experience from the joinery sector is needed and hands-on knowledge of manufacturing and assembling would be desirable
• A genuine interest in the marketplace and a willingness to take part in interdepartmental discussions

Competitive remuneration and paid over-time. 22 days holiday increasing by 1 day every 2 years to a maximum of 25 days. Lunch is provided by the company and there is parking space on the premises.

If this sounds of interest please send us your CV and portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This company specialise in creating beautiful bespoke furniture, designing and producing high end, innovative furniture from fitted studies and libraries, through to freestanding pieces and Superyacht furniture.

Currently seeking a Junior Designer, the remit will be to initially assist the Project Manager with the day-to-day running of the business, managing workshops and projects and liaising with both clients and suppliers. There will also be time set aside for the Junior Designer to work on renders and drawings which will be based on live projects they are currently working on or quoting for.

The Junior Designer will work alongside, report to, and be mentored by the Senior Designer.

Responsibilities include to assist in:

• Sample preparation, tracking and production.
• Liaising with Workshops to correct problems or discuss design ideas/issues.
• Sourcing and costing of materials for live Projects or for quotations.
• Delivering accurate drawings to meet the production schedule and exceed the expectations of clients.
• Producing and developing their own design ideas, which if selected will be sent out as a monthly mail shot to all clients.

Skills and experience sought:

• Bespoke furniture making knowledge and able to convert design concepts into technical furniture drawings for manufacture.
• Experience of using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
• University Degree or similar in Furniture Design or a similar aspect of Design.
• Confidence and good communication skills when speaking with Workshops, Suppliers and Customers.
• Flexible working occasionally to accommodate deadlines and production timelines.

Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm.

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This company has been producing bespoke furniture and specialist finishes for many years for the high-end London and international markets working for leading interior designers, architects and private clients.

With a steady growth in business they are on the lookout for good people and would be particularly interested in seeing both Furniture Designers and Project Managers.

Skills Sought:

• Knowledge / experience of VectorWorks
• Experience with furniture manufacturing techniques and materials
• Site installation experience is desirable as well as practical cabinet-making or bench skills
• Good hand-sketching ability would also be desirable for the design role
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work with multiple projects
• Strong analytical, budget awareness and problem solving skills
  
  

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This leading British manufacturer of beautiful bespoke furniture, cabinetry and specialist joinery work with prominent private, professional and commercial clients worldwide. Their large purpose-built manufacturing complex is home to traditional cabinet making, veneering, carving and gilding skills, complemented by modern design, manufacturing and finishing techniques.

Experienced in all aspects of joinery manufacture and installation, they work on both classical and contemporary interiors including dressing rooms, staircases and libraries, cinemas, wine rooms and games rooms. They currently have an opening for a Furniture Technician to join their design and technical team.

Person / Experience Required:

• Skilled in 3D CAD, ideally SolidWorks
• At least 3 years' experience in a wood based environment - joinery, shopfitting or cabinet making
• CNC and / or hands-on cabinet making experience would be beneficial
• Good interpersonal skills to create effective working relationships

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

Known for creative design and pioneering craftsmanship, this company combines traditional hand skills with advanced materials and technology to create award-winning furniture for yachts and houses of ultra-high net worth individuals, throughout the world.

This ambitious company is growing to meet the worldwide demand for its luxury furniture. With state of the art in-house production facilities and a creative and technical studio they are seeking three additional Furniture Technicians.

The successful candidates will take inspiring design concepts and using CAD software turn the designs into a set of engineering drawings for in-house manufacture including CNC, laser work, hand making, leatherwork and finishing as well as outsourced parts made by external sub-contractors. You will also be preparing a bill of materials to be sourced and ordered by purchasing. In addition, the engineers will support the project manager and be able answer any technical questions in relation to the construction of manufacture of the design by manufacturing teams.

Person / Experience Required:

• Excellent knowledge of bespoke furniture making and construction
• At least 4 years' cabinet making experience at a luxury level
• Fluency in 2D CAD software with Rhino an advantage for 3D
• Ability to plan and schedule your own work to meet the team's goals
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills
• Ability to work to budgets for completion of engineering drawings
• Ability to travel and be competent at note taking for taking on-site measurements
• Ability to use MS Office competently

If this sounds of interest please send in your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.