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Designer / Project Manager - East Sussex - up to £34,000 (V04126)

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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

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Location:
East Sussex
Design Field:
Product Design
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£32,000 - £34,000 per annum
Benefits:
company pension and wellbeing package
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Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

Assistant Design and Cost Estimator - London - up to £30,000 (V04104)

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This atelier studio and workshop design and fabricate individual sculptural pieces and limited-edition collections for interior decorators, collectors and private clients.
 
They are currently recruiting for a Design and Cost Estimator Assistant for the costing of materials and processes for the manufacturing of their Designs alongside providing admin and design assistance to the CAD Design team.
 
 
Duties and Responsibilities for the Design and Cost Estimator Assistant include:
  • Negotiation with suppliers and organising samples
  • Costing Database Management
  • Regular price checking and sourcing of suppliers
  • Raising and preparing quotations for Sales
  • Interpretating design drawings and CAD files for supplier quotes
  • Assisting the CAD Design team with VAULT upkeep
  • Performing simple design requests using Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign
 
 
Skills and Experience for the Design and Cost Estimator Assistant include:
  • Adobe Creative Cloud - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator plus AutoCAD
  • A comprehensive understanding of materials and processes
  • Able to interpret production drawings
  • Ideally 3 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Good communication skills
  • Highly Numerate
  • Strong organisational and negotiation Skills
  • Adaptable, reliable and efficient
 
In return you will be working on amazing projects with a salary of between £27k and £30k. To apply and find out more please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com.
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Location:
London
Design Field:
Product Design
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£27,000 - £30,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension
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Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

Design Manager - London - up to £60,000 (V04098)

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This company specialise in the design and manufacture of lighting products for both the residential and the commercial sectors.
 
Busy with new projects coming in they are currently seeking an experienced individual to take on the role of Design Manager. Managing a small team your remit will include both man-management and project management, liaising with clients, overseeing projects from brief to installation and checking that projects are running to deadline and budget.
 
Skills and Experience needed for the Design Manager:
  • 6+ years' relevant experience
  • Self-motivated and organised
  • Ability and knowledge of leading a small team
  • Solid project management skills
  • Problem-solving abilities 
  • Process driven and commercially minded
  • Knowledge or experience from the lighting industry preferable
 
In return the salary will be in the range of £50k to £60k. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com.
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Location:
London
Design Field:
Product Design
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension
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Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

Furniture Design Engineer - Norfolk - negotiable (V04075)

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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.
 
Due to continued expansion they are seeking a full time, experienced Design Engineer. An individual who is able to draw on their experience in the furniture and joinery industry to support and steer the design phase of a project and to engineer work which is fit for manufacture, assembly and installation.
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Skills and Experience sought for the Furniture Design Engineer role:
  • Excellent design and 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, manufacturing processes and the use of timber and associated materials
  • Able to work collaboratively as part of a project team and contribute to best practice
  • 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
 
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.
To discuss salaries and find out more please send us your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com.
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Location:
Norfolk
Design Field:
Furniture sector
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
negotiable
Benefits:
profit share, pension, relocation allowance
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Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

Product design jobs are available across the design industry, from positions in small and medium-sized enterprises, to vacancies with some of the largest corporations in the global marketplace. With such a range of possibilities, it can be difficult to choose which of the available product designer jobs is the best for you.

Luckily, Careers in Design is here to help. Quite aside from assisting you with your CV to ensure that it shows you in the best possible light, we also scour through our available job listings in order to find a job vacancy that matches not only your work history, but also your future ambitions.

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While your job history and technical qualifications will be important, there are other strengths that a potential employer is looking for in a prospective candidate. As a product designer, you will be expected to liaise with clients and customers to discuss what they want from the product, so strong interpersonal and presentation skills are an absolute must. You will need a good working knowledge of design techniques and material qualities, as well as experience with CAD and other design software.

Of greatest importance when applying for a product designer job is demonstrating a creative flair. Depending on the role, you may be responsible for a product from its initial sketches through to its first production run, and you will need to maintain that spark of creativity (and its practical application, of course) throughout.

Finding product designer jobs on our website is easy: use the menus at the top to filter through our positions available, to narrow down your search for jobs in your sector and location.

Are you a product designer, looking for the next step along your career path? Register with Careers in Design today, and let us help you find it.

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