Furniture Designer Jobs & Careers

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.

Our client is currently seeking a CNC Operator / Wood Machinist to work with a variety of materials, techniques and a state-of-the-art CNC. Your knowledge and skills will be invaluable, whatever the level you are currently at and you will be working with their in-house laser, making, finishing, and leather teams. They will provide you with an opportunity to develop some of the most innovative construction techniques and iconic furniture found today. They are based near the Cheshire and North Wales borders.

Skills and Experience needed for the CNC Operator:

• An eye for detail and problem solving
• Experience of working with wood and ideally the use of traditional wood working machines
• Ability to operate 3-Axis and 5-Axis CNCs to produce furniture components, jigs and fixtures required by production
• Ability to machine furniture components, jigs and fixtures with precision and accuracy
• Good communication and ability to discuss constructional details effectively

In return they can offer you:

• Permanent, full-time position with training and development
• A working pattern of Monday - Friday (8am - 4.15pm )
• Overtime opportunities available at an enhanced pay rate of time and a half
• Company pension and Health Shield Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Increased holidays with length of service and your birthday off
• Salary is negotiable depending on if you have recently completed training or have extensive experience

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

• 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.

Our client is a British studio and workshop known for their original design, progressive craftsmanship and advanced technologies. They create luxury furniture for residences, yachts, and private aircraft worldwide and due to continued growth are looking for an Estimator to work alongside their Senior Estimator.

Responsible for estimating bespoke furniture and artwork wall panels, this would suit an experienced cabinet maker looking to use their making knowledge and skills to transition into an estimating role. Full training can be given in estimating if needed although you will already need to be IT literate including being able to use MS Excel.

The role of Furniture Estimator will also involve:

• Providing support to business development, sales, design and project managers from enquiry through to installation.
• Accurate assessment of the material quantities, processes and labour required to construct furniture.
• Understanding and interpreting drawings (2D and 3D CAD models, renderings, visuals and sketches).
• Producing written technical specifications and pricing documents.
• Revising quotations in response to design alterations and variations to contract.
• Researching new materials and suppliers when needed.
• Placing of orders and management of suppliers.

Skills and experience needed for the Furniture Estimator role:

• Good knowledge of bespoke furniture making and an ability to understand and interpret technical drawings.
• Over 5 years’ experience within fine furniture making.
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills and a methodical approach.
• Time management skills and the ability to effectively prioritise workload from a variety of different sources.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to build and maintain effective, strong, and professional working relationships at all levels.
• Proactively contribute ideas for improving practices and efficiency.

In return our client can offer a permanent, full-time position. Monday to Friday 8am - 16:15 (37.5-hour week).

• Competitive salary depending on experience, £30k to £40k.
• 22 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service.
• Company pension contributions.
• Health Shield Cash Plan and employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Your birthday off.

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

This 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. Projects include dressing rooms, staircases and libraries, cinemas, wine rooms and games rooms.

They are seeking a full time, experienced Design Engineer and also a Furniture Draughtsperson. For both roles they are looking for individuals who are able to draw on their experience in the furniture and joinery industry to support and steer the design and technical phases of projects and to engineer work which is fit for manufacture, assembly and installation. The distinction between the roles being that the Draughtsperson will be mainly producing the technical drawings and the Design Engineer will be working with the draughting team to review and refine design intent and engineer for efficient manufacture.

Skills and Experience sought for the Furniture Design Engineer and Draughtsperson roles:

• Excellent communication skills in order to capably discuss and establish design principles from a client’s brief
• A good working knowledge of furniture and joinery constructional methods, and manufacturing processes
• Self-motivated, flexible and proactive
• Attention to detail and precision in the work produced
• Strong problem-solving, time management and planning skills
• Competent with the basics of AutoCAD and fluent with a 3D package, ideally SolidWorks

Salary and Benefits:
In return they are offering a very competitive and generous salary plus profit share scheme, contribution to pension and long service additional holiday. There is also a relocation allowance available as it is not a remote role. All this can be discussed with the recruiter in confidence before deciding whether to proceed with your application.

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

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.

The role of the Draughtsperson is working as part of a small team where you will be producing accurate technical drawings for manufacture, taking design concepts, and developing them into full working drawings for manufacture. You will work closely and directly with the Project Managers and making teams on a variety of projects and create detailed 2D and 3D drawings for production on a variety of projects at any one time.

Skills and Experience needed from the Design Draughtsperson:

• Ideally combined experience as a cabinetmaker and then draughtsperson within the bespoke furniture industry
• Proficient in 2D AutoCAD and Rhino 3D (or other 3D Software)
• Experience in Inventor would also be helpful
• A working knowledge of traditional and contemporary construction processes
• Able to produce highly detailed technical drawings for production
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to prioritising and organising work
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to effectively prioritise workload from a variety of different sources

In return they offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Company pension contributions
• Health Shield Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Increased holiday and company sick pay with length of service
• Your birthday off

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

Our client specialises in Experiential Design, Production and Installation and are proud to count large brands and leading marketing agencies amongst their clients.

Their Production Team works both in the production workshop and onsite as directed by Workshop Manager. They are currently seeking an individual who can support in all aspects of production build, general workshop responsibilities and on-site work as required. This role also acts as an Assistant to the Workshop Manager.

This is a hands-on role with tasks which includes prop making, CAD drawing, carpentry, metalworking, spray painting, scenic finishes, paint management, general production build, CAD interpretation, CNC & Laser cutter operation, vinyling, installation crewing, lead carpenter, sanding, filling & finishing.

The role includes development of practical skills including scenic, LX, sound & electronics and working in line with the Company sustainability policy, ensuring minimising wastage and organising off cuts of production material for use on subsequent jobs. Health & Safety compliance is essential as is quality control for all projects.

This position is based on a 42.5 hour week with a salary of £28k to £35k dependent on experience and skill level plus BUPA Medical & EATP and Pension.

Skills and Experience needed for the Production Team role:

• Ability to perform practical tasks in the workshop
• Strong carpentry and construction skills, ideally to include set build and props
• Knowledge of paint & materials for scenic painting
• Able to communicate effectively including with subcontractors
• To be organised and understand the need to meet deadlines
• Have a sustainable approach to working at all times
• Able to hold high levels of attention to detail and quality control
• Happy to work in a fast-paced industry with a flexible approach to working

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

• Production of accurate working drawings
• Production of design concept drawings to be used in the sales process
• Managing and co-ordinating makers and subcontractors
• Occasional working on-site, site surveying, fitting and construction

• Strong knowledge of both furniture manufacturing techniques and materials
• Site installation experience is desirable, as well as practical cabinet-making or bench skills
• Min of 2 years’ experience within furniture or woodwork manufacturing 
• Good hand-sketching ability would be helpful
• Good problem-solving skills

• Scenic and paint knowledge, carpentry and construction skills would be useful
• Good time keeping and communication skills, and be able to work with an adaptable, flexible and accommodating attitude
• Proactive with an enthusiastic, self-motivated and positive disposition and must be able to work well as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills along with the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• IT competent, ideally able to use AutoCAD
• Knowledge of CNC and Laser cutting would be useful
• Driving licence

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920486125.

• Private healthcare
• Wellness programmes
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to us at recruit@careersindesign.com.