Furniture Designer Jobs & Careers

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Upholsterer to join our client working on high-quality bespoke furniture for private individuals. The role involves upholstering custom-made pieces, stripping, fitting, cutting, foam work and finishing to a high standard.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong traditional and modern upholstery skills who takes pride in precision, quality, and finishing to work with a small and friendly team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Measure, cut and fit fabrics, leather, foam and fillings accurately
• Carry out both modern and traditional upholstery techniques
• Ensure all work meets high-quality finishing standards
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
• Meet project deadlines while maintaining quality standards

Skills and Experience sought from the Upholsterer:

• Previous upholstery experience
• Stripping and rebuilding furniture
• Cutting and fitting fabric
• Sewing cushions and covers
• Good attention to detail

In return they offer:

• Both part-time and full-time working hours
• Supportive and skilled workshop environment
• Pay is likely to be £16ph but is negotiable dependent on amount of experience

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client is a highly regarded interior design and bespoke joinery practice, delivering exceptional work across some of the most prestigious private homes in the UK and internationally. Their portfolio spans whole-house design, combining architectural joinery, fitted furniture, and refined interiors that sit seamlessly with a specialism for period properties. 

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join their creative team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of complex, multi-room residential projects, shaping cohesive and beautifully executed interiors from concept through to completion.

As a Senior Interior Designer, you will lead the creative direction of high-end residential and heritage projects, delivering thoughtful spatial design and expertly curated FF&E schemes. You will play a key role in translating design concepts into detailed, buildable solutions, ensuring consistency and quality at every stage.

This position is ideal for a designer with a passion for craftsmanship, period architecture, and bespoke detailing, who is ready to take a leadership role within a collaborative studio environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership:

• Lead design strategy, produce and develop layouts, drawings and bespoke joinery designs 
• Create presentation boards, material palettes and FF&E schemes
• Prepare and manage budgets for client approval
• Oversee on-site installations and final styling

Team Collaboration & Mentorship:

• Mentor and support Midweight and Junior Designers
• Participate in design reviews and site visits

Cross-Disciplinary Coordination:

• Ensure alignment between design intent, procurement schedules, and project timelines
• Coordinate with architectural and technical teams (including MEP considerations)
• Refine elevations, finishes and joinery details with project stakeholders

Client & Supplier Engagement:

• Build strong client relationships and understand project aspirations
• Liaise with suppliers, craftspeople and specialists for costing and delivery
• Contribute to the development of the studio’s materials library

Documentation & Delivery:

• Oversee the preparation of presentations, specifications and budgets
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation throughout all project stages
• Lead the design team to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery

Skills & Experience Required from the Senior Interior Designer:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in high-end residential interior design
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage complex projects
• In-depth knowledge of luxury FF&E, materials, finishes, and lighting
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel and EstiPC (or similar)

What’s on Offer:

• Salary is negotiable and will be based around the individual’s skills and experience which can be openly discussed with the recruiter prior to proceeding
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and free parking
• Regular staff socials
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Hybrid working 

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client is a specialist interior design and bespoke joinery practice, delivering exceptional work across some of the most prestigious private homes in the UK and internationally. Their portfolio spans whole-house design, combining fitted furniture, architectural joinery, and refined interiors that sit effortlessly within historic settings-enhancing, never compromising, the building’s original character.

The Role
As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Interior Designer with a strong architectural sensibility and a thoughtful, detail-driven approach. This is a creatively rich and technically involved role, ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of interior design, architecture and bespoke joinery. You will be transforming early-stage ideas into fully resolved, buildable concepts, ensuring every detail is considered in relation to the architecture, materials, and intended use of the space. Their studio and workshops are based just south of Bristol.

Key Responsibilities are to:

• Build rich and meaningful design narratives informed by architecture, materials, nature, art and culture
• Develop layouts and well-proportioned, functional spaces
• Develop detailed furniture and joinery concepts, including moulding strategies
• Resolve designs so they sit harmoniously within the architectural context
• Oversee specialist elements including metalwork, upholstery, ceramics, glass, and decorative features
• Maintain design integrity throughout technical development and production stages

Skills & Experience for the Senior Designer:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in high-end residential interiors
• Experience working with heritage or listed buildings is highly desirable
• A collaborative mindset with experience working in multidisciplinary teams
• Strong conceptual thinking with a clear and considered design approach
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Background or exposure to architecture (beneficial)

What’s on Offer:

• Salary negotiable around the individual’s skills and experience which can be openly discussed with the recruiter prior to proceeding
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and free parking
• Regular staff socials
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Hybrid working 

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Join a world-leading design studio shaping some of the most prestigious high-end residential and hospitality interiors worldwide. Renowned for creating one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, bespoke collections and interiors, they are expanding their team and seeking an additional Furniture Designer. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of design, collaborating on projects that span from concept to completion.

What You’ll do as a Furniture Designer:

• Take ownership of manufacturing procedures and specifications
• Proactively solve design and production challenges
• Produce technical drawings from hand sketches
• Interpret space planning, elevations and detailed drawings
• Research and specify materials and finishes for projects
• Source and manage relationships with new suppliers and manufacturers
• Conduct condition and quality control checks
• Collaborate with suppliers, workshops, and artists
• Generate renders and visualizations

About You as a Furniture Designer:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Furniture Design or related field
• 4+ years’ experience in luxury residential and/or hospitality furniture design
• Proven ability to manage projects from conception to delivery, including QC reporting
• Skilled in MS Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino 3D, and V-Ray
• Strong understanding of materials and production techniques with a variety of finishes
• Excellent communication, teamwork, planning, and multitasking skills
• Additional European languages are a plus

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client is an innovative and pioneering gallery specialising in original, contemporary furniture design and collectible pieces. Throughout their collaborations, the studio has built a reputation for producing exceptional, unique design pieces using the finest materials and craftsmanship.

With an on-site production and technical design studio, they are now seeking a technically minded Furniture Designer to join the team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about contemporary design who enjoys translating artistic concepts into a beautifully crafted sculptural piece of furniture.

The Role
You will play a key role in delivering gallery collections, working closely with artists, designers and the internal production team. Responsibilities will include:

• Developing designs from concept through to production
• Creating technical drawings, material specifications and component details
• Producing and developing prototypes
• Working closely with the production and workshop teams
• Liaising with suppliers, artists, clients and internal departments
• Ensuring designs meet high-quality standards and exacting material requirements

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong knowledge of furniture construction and materials such as bronze, wood, stainless steel and resin
• Proficiency in Rhino for CAD
• Experience with V-Ray or KeyShot for rendering
• Around 3+ years’ experience within the luxury furniture or collectible design sector
• Excellent attention to detail and quality standards
• Knowledge of additional European languages would be beneficial

In return they offer a very competitive salary based around the individual's skills and experience which can be discussed with the recruiter prior to application. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

This family run business has established a solid and long-standing history within the independent kitchen marketplace over many years and due to natural growth and strong referrals they are seeking an experienced Kitchen Designer for their Solihull Showroom.

They sell both high-end German kitchens and British In-frame kitchens and you will be handling their client’s design visions from initial contact through to completion. You will be working with a team of administrators for the ordering and scheduling, project managers and installers along with your fellow designers based among their various showrooms.

Skills and Experience sought from the Kitchen Designer:

• Strong design and sales background within the independent kitchen marketplace
• Able to work to deadlines and targets
• A natural flair for design, presentation and customer service
• Good IT skills and CAD literate (they use Compusoft Winner and EQ)
• Full driving licence essential

On offer is a basic salary of c£40k plus pension, laptop, mobile phone, travel expenses and an excellent commission structure. OTE: £75k to £80k. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Working with office furniture resellers, architects and design consultants, this company creates innovative, sustainable solutions for modern workspaces. As demand grows for their beautifully upholstered products - from pods to sofas - they’re expanding their talented product development team.

As an Upholstery Product Developer, you’ll bring creative ideas to life - turning concepts into high-quality, commercially viable products. Collaborating with international design studios and working hands-on in the workshop, you’ll play a key role in every stage of development, from prototype to production.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and refine prototypes, testing comfort, ergonomics, and durability.
• Source, test, and evaluate upholstery materials, foams, and finishes that meet design and sustainability goals.
• Carry out upholstery work in the workshop when needed.
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to ensure projects run smoothly from sampling through to production.
• Continuously improve existing product ranges and explore new opportunities for innovation.

About You

• Proven experience in upholstery and pattern cutting.
• Strong knowledge of upholstery construction, foams, textiles and frames.
• Practical problem-solver with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Technical drawing or CAD skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) desirable.

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £30,000 - £32,000, with room to grow.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension contribution.
• The opportunity to collaborate with international design studios on innovative, sustainable furniture projects.

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

If you’re passionate about great design, craftsmanship, and sustainability - and want to be part of a growing, creative team - we’d love to hear from you.

• Using AutoCAD for technical drawings and design work
• Facilitating the development of sign-off, setting out, procurement and production of furniture, including cabinetry, metal elements, stone elements and other custom materials and features
• Mechanical and electrical drawings and installation drawings to aid site trades
• Liaising with the design team and project managers
• Working with private clients, architects, developers and interior designers
• Occasional travel mostly to the showroom / studio in London and often to project sites, in order to attend meetings and to carry out site surveys and checks

• A good understanding of high-end custom furniture
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience
• Fluent in 2D AutoCAD
• Experience in 3D work and 3D visualisation is a bonus but not essential
• A proactive person with a 'self-starter' attitude and strong time-management skills
• Own car and Driving Licence

 To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.