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Kitchen Designer - London - up to £42,000 (V04130)
Our client is an international furniture company that work with private clients, architects, developers and interior designers to reflect a particular lifestyle through an extensive choice of furniture including wardrobes, library systems, kitchen and furniture for the whole home.
They are currently seeking an experienced Kitchen Designer to work with both trade and private individuals, upholding the Company’s commitment to excellence of product and service.
Main Duties of the Kitchen Designer:
- To meet Clients in the Showroom both casual callers and by previous appointment, to explain and demonstrate the features and options in Kitchen and Furniture ranges
- To visit the Client’s premises as necessary
- To prepare design plans, rendered drawings & price quotations and present to the Client
- Preparing drawings, plans and elevations/renders for the wardrobe and kitchen team
- Uploading data and managing project on client databases
- To follow up all quotations in a timely manner and to close the sale
- To maintain overall responsibility of all projects and to maintain contact with the Client until each project is completed
- To actively share and offer guidance to more junior members of the team and assist in their training in the Department
Skills and experience needed from the Kitchen Designer:
- At least 5 years’ experience from the kitchen industry
- Experience working with both trade and retail Clients
- Strong design and sales skills
- Good project management, administration and communication skills
- Experience in AutoCAD and/or VectorWorks
- PC literate - Word/ Excel
In return the salary on offer is £38k to £42k plus 2% commission. To find out more and to apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com
London
Kitchen Design
Permanent
£32,000 - £42,000 per annum
commission + pension
Draughtsperson / Assistant Workshop Manager - Essex - up to £30,000 (V04129)
- Able to demonstrate experience of scenic draughting in a theatre / events environment
- Have a firm understanding and experience of using AutoCAD or DraftSight
- Excellent IT skills including MS Office
- Happy to perform practical tasks in the workshop
- Good administrative skills
- High level of attention to detail and quality control
- Able to work in a fast-paced industry with a flexible approach to working to meet deadlines
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Hold a full, clean driving licence
Essex
Events
Permanent
£30,000 - £30,000 per annum
Pension + BUPA
Production Manager - Props + Events - Essex - up to £35,000 (V04127)
- Strong organisation, time and people management skills
- An interest in experiential, immersive, events and production
- Able to explore creative and cost-effective production solutions
- Able to work to production timelines throughout the production process
- Attention to detail, quality control, cost effective, best practice & ecological approach
- Knowledge of onsite safeguarding, compliance, procedures, Health & Safety and sustainability
- Manufacturing experience in a wood-based environment
- Experience of planning and scheduling
Essex
Events
Permanent
£35,000 - £35,000 per annum
pension and healthcare
Designer / Project Manager - East Sussex - up to £34,000 (V04126)
WHO WE ARE
Collier Webb are designers and makers of luxury lighting, furniture and hardware for the world's most beautiful interior spaces. Our reputation for excellence is acknowledged by leading designers and architects who engage us to produce unique designs, each handcrafted in our Sussex Foundry and exquisitely displayed across our two London Showrooms. We are a third-generation, British family business that is expanding our talented team year on year to harness the organic evolution and growth of the business. We are committed to not only providing a premium experience for our clients, but creating an inspiring, supportive and inclusive working environment, where significant focus is placed on the personal and professional development of our people.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a creative, highly organised individual to be responsible for designing and managing a number of concurrently running manufacturing projects from the enquiry stage, right through to completion, as well as managing project costs, estimates, client communication and bespoke drawings.
MAIN FUNCTION OF THE ROLE
- As a Designer you will be designing and managing manufacturing projects from enquiry stage through to completion. This will involve being the main point of contact for the client / production team and occasionally sub-contractors. You will be responsible for the issue of project programme information to all parties
- The Design element to the role is key. You will be creating client drawings for bespoke lighting, hardware, and furniture projects, working to tight deadlines. Good time management is important as you will need to juggle multiple tasks and projects
- You will also be responsible for monitoring project costs. You may also be required to estimate costings for bespoke enquiries, working with the Design Coordinator to agree when a costing / estimate should be expected and to ensure that the information provided in estimates and sales orders is accurate
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Creation of client and production drawings using SolidWorks CAD software
- Working closely with the Production Engineering Manager and production staff to ensure that the design uses the most appropriate materials / finishes and production processes, whilst also meeting the client’s expectations and project budget
- Liaising with the workshop and subcontractors to arrange material samples for the client’s approval
- Project research and development should be recorded to allow R&D reports to be created. It may be necessary for Designers to attend R&D meetings to discuss projects
- Project Management
- Maintaining a consistent approach with the communication between the design team and the production team
- Monitoring project costs
- Work closely with the Dispatch Manager to schedule the delivery / shipping of bespoke projects
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Proven relevant experience
- Accomplished SolidWorks user
- Experience in project managing bespoke design projects
- Client-facing experience with high-end clientele
- Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors
- Comfortable monitoring project costs and schedules
- Experience with lighting and furniture design / manufacture preferred
BENEFITS
In return we offer the following benefits on top of your salary:
- Company Pension
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Free on-site parking and Cycle to Work scheme
- 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
- Wellbeing Provider including reduced gym membership, shopping and travel voucher offers etc.
- Supportive “small business” company culture
If this sounds like you, then please send in your CV to hr@collierwebb.com (quoting ref V04126). To find out more about us then please visit our website at www.collierwebb.com
East Sussex
Product Design
Permanent
£32,000 - £34,000 per annum
company pension and wellbeing package
Head of Design - Furniture - Berkshire - up to £55,000 (V04118)
- Provide leadership and management of the design team
- Evaluate and enable technology solutions to provide efficient communication and production
- Deliver excellent customer service and ensure the best delivery of customer requirements
- Act in a hands-on role to assist the team when needed
- Contribute to the development and accomplishment of future strategies
- Excellent leadership, communication and coaching skills
- Capable of budgetary management
- The ability to build and maintain excellent relationships both internally and externally
- The ability to contribute at a strategic level
- A track record and experience from the Bespoke Furniture and Specialist Joinery sector
- Good problem-solving skills - always looking for innovative (and cost effective) solutions
- Excellent attention to detail
- A forward-thinking mindset
- Microsoft Office, SolidWorks and AutoCAD proficient
Berkshire
Furniture
Permanent
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
pension, bonus, free lunches
Senior Creative Designer - Interiors and Architectural Joinery - Somerset - up to £55,000 (V04113)
- Taking a brief and developing outstanding concept designs for interior architecture, joinery and furniture
- Driving design development across multiple projects
- Clearly expressing and communicating design strategies
- Visualising ideas through hand and digital media
- Leading a team in producing client presentations
- Extensive experience in and a passion for historical interior architecture, joinery, and furniture
- Great understanding of materials finishes and supplier knowledge
- Project leadership and client relationship building
- Excels in hand-drawn visualisation
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modelling
- 7+ years of professional experience and a portfolio of projects worked on at a high level
Somerset
Furniture
Permanent
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
pension, travel expenses, laptop and phone
Cabinet Maker - North West England - up to £35,000 (V04112)
- The ability to read technical drawings
- Experience with woodworking machinery and tools
- Experience making furniture and/or joinery
- Excellent attention to detail, and a positive attitude
- Veneering experience is advantageous but not essential
North West England
Furniture
Permanent
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum
pension, healthcare
Furniture Designer - Yorkshire - up to £35,000 (V04111)
Our client is an award-winning, growing company with craft at the core of their designs. Each kitchen and piece of fitted furniture is hand-made to order using traditional joinery techniques and the finest materials, ensuring it is built to last a lifetime.
They have created a new role with the potential for the position to develop into so much more for the right person. You will be involved in the finer details of furniture manufacture, procurement and installation so this would suit an individual with strong knowledge of joinery and the construction of furniture.
This role will be WFH but you should be based in Yorkshire close enough to travel regularly into Harrogate.
Your work will involve:
- 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 to the showroom / studio in London and often to project sites, in order to attend meetings and to carry out site surveys and checks
Skills and Experience needed for the Furniture Designer:
- A good understanding of high-end custom furniture
- Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
- Fluent in AutoCAD
- Experience in 3D work and 3D visualisation is a bonus but not essential
- A proactive person with a 'self-starter' attitude
- Own car and Driving Licence
Salary on offer will be between £28k and £35k with company laptop provided and pension. To find out more and apply please send in your CV and some examples of your work to recruit@careersindesign.com
Yorkshire
Furniture
Permanent
£28,000 - £35,000 per annum
laptop and pension
Production Manager - Furniture - Manchester - up to £45,000 (V04099)
They are looking for a candidate who has spent time previously on the bench so well versed with the tools. Someone who is used to managing a team of 20+, with an empathetic management style and being able to handle interpersonal and employee relations issues. Also with the experience necessary to manage production timelines and ensure that products meet the required quality standards.
- 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.
Manchester
Furniture
Permanent
£45,000 - £45,000 per annum
Healthcare and Pension schemes
Design Project Manager - London - up to £45,000 (V04090)
- Ambitious and driven person who is looking to be part of a prestigious brand where success is recognised and rewarded
- Ability to work in a team with a positive outlook
- Able to manage projects independently and take responsibility for decisions
- To prepare quotations and tender returns for multiunit projects
- To collate data for pricing and prepare pricing documents using excel or other estimating software
- To prepare information packages, containing drawings, details and any other information needed for the site team to carry out installation
- To place orders with the factory and check order confirmations
- To visit site and liaise with site managers making sure design details have been clearly understood by the site team and make site reports
- To meet deadlines for submission dates provided by clients for drawings and quotations
- To manage Client interfacing, following project from tender stage through to practical completion
- Project Management experience of £1m+ projects and multiple sites simultaneously
- Able to collate information from different sources / suppliers to prepare costings
- Proficient in AutoCAD and able to read construction drawings
- PC literate - Word / Excel / PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills and analytical thinking
- Ability to navigate Aconex, Sentryk, Asite, V4P etc.
- Experience of managing Kitchen, Wardrobe and other joinery packages
- Good presentation skills with the ability to understand a brief and to explain and present ideas
London
Furniture
Permanent
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
plus pension
As the UK’s foremost recruitment agency for the design sector, Careers in Design has details of vacancies for first-rate furniture design jobs across the country and overseas.
To successfully apply for a position as a furniture designer, you will be expected to demonstrate your creative skills, your technical ability, and your commercial awareness of this sector.
Most furniture designer posts require you to produce designs and manufacturing drawings for either fitted furniture and joinery or freestanding pieces of furniture. It will be expected that you can work to a brief, whilst retaining your own creative mark. You should be able to sketch out ideas for initial brainstorming sessions, as well as produce more technical design work, often utilising CAD software.
While some firms will be looking for designs that have broad appeal for a mass market, others will be creating more bespoke or limited edition pieces to be produced in small batches. Whichever end of the scale your position falls, you must show that you understand the commercial aspects of your market.
Some positions require only your design skills, where others might involve your skills as a craftsperson, producing the items, as well as designing them.
You may be working solo, or you may be part of a team, either of other furniture designers, or designers in other disciplines such as interiors, kitchens or architecture. In these positions, you are expected to show flexibility and teamwork, as your design must become part of a cohesive range.
Register with Careers in Design today for a totally different approach to job searching. We will go through your CV by hand, helping to accentuate your strengths to give you the best chance of success. We will then scour our extensive list of furniture design job vacancies to find those most likely to suit you.
Our wide range of clients include retailers, consultancies, and manufacturers – large and small – all on the lookout for top furniture designers, like you. Use the menu filters at the top of this screen find your ideal furniture design job today.
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