Product Design Jobs & Careers

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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