Jobs & Careers

• Personable and a great communicator
• Ideally with previous kitchen design and sales experience from the upper end of the marketplace
• Ability to liaise with consumers, trade and commercial clients on a daily basis
• Strong design ability with knowledge of CAD software
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
• Keen eye for detail
• Self-motivated and a team player

• Degree in Furniture Design, Product Design or similar
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• AutoCAD and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Inventor and / or SolidWorks
• Great understanding of materials and manufacturing processes
• Good problem-solving skills
• Well-presented and confident in customer meetings

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

• A positive professional and proactive approach
• A relevant degree or similar higher qualification
• Technically minded with creative problem-solving skills
• Well-organised with good timekeeping
• Experience of CAD drawing software (AutoCAD or VectorWorks preferable)
• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential

• A starting salary depending on experience, for a recent graduate £20k to £22k
• 20 days' annual, increasing annually to a maximum of 25 days
• On successful completion of a probation period, you will be included into the company private medical and pension schemes

Our client specialises in playground equipment and manufactures in-house, supplying a broad spectrum of clients including landscape architects, play companies and Councils. You will find their products in public parks, offices, private houses and destination locations all around the world.

They are currently looking for a creative Product Designer with a good technical ability and working knowledge of SolidWorks to join their team and contribute high quality, innovative designs. They are open to either a recent graduate with some industrial experience or a " 2nd jobber", someone who can work on their own initiative and develop within this role. They are based near a main station with good transport links.

Key roles and responsibilities for the Product Designer include:

• Project management, working with the support of the team
• Employing strong modelling skills, production of technical drawings for manufacture and renders for presentations
• Developing bespoke product designs that can be manufactured efficiently and cost effectively
• Modifications to the existing standard product range
• Ensuring efficient and timely completion of projects, anticipating issues and proactively working to resolve them
• Liaising with customers and suppliers on a daily basis both in person and by telephone / email
• Being involved in costings and ordering

Skills and Experience needed for the Product Designer role:

• Conversant with SolidWorks
• Product Design degree or similar
• Experience of manufacturing processes for sheet metal and wood
• Strong modelling and technical skills
• Adobe Creative Suite with AutoCAD being an advantage
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail orientated and numerate

In return they are offering a good starting salary with a bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension and works perks. Hours of work are 8am to 5pm with half day on Fridays. To apply please send us your CV and Portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com and one of our consultants will get back to you.