Product Design Jobs & Careers

Our client is a combined joinery and spray business. By having both capabilities under one roof they can exercise precise control over the entire process, from inspired designing to flawless finishing, ensuring every piece they craft caters perfectly to the unique needs of their clients.

Based in South London, they are currently recruiting for a mid-weight Designer to help support their growth. You will be a key member of staff, working on joinery and furniture projects with room for growth as the company expands.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Working on NPD alongside modifying existing ranges.
• Using SolidWorks SWOOD for design and drawings.
• Occasional travelling to site when the project requires it.
• Reading and understanding complex Joinery or Architectural drawings.

Skills and Experience sought from the Furniture Designer:

• 2-4 years of experience in a Joinery design environment.
• SolidWorks proficiency essential with SWOOD a distinct advantage.
• To apply you need to be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Why Join our Client:

• Engage in a supportive and collaborative work environment that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a leading company in the industry.
• Competitive compensation and benefits including 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) and NEST pension after 3 months of service.
• Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 depending on experience.
• Working Hours: 42.5 hours per week, 8am-5pm (Monday to Friday).

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

Our client specialises in the design, development and manufacture of very high-quality lighting and furnishing products and are looking for a Junior Production Engineer. It is a newly created role to undertake the creation of production, assembly and manufacturing data in the form of production guides, manufacturing drawings and specifications.

This is an entry level role for someone seeking to begin a career in engineering and manufacturing. It would suit a motivated individual, looking for career advancement and training will be provided to the suitable candidate, to help fill any gaps in experience or knowledge.

Key Responsibilities include to:

• Participate in the improvement and development of existing products
• Produce production assembly drawings and guides
• Update and release drawings through the application of change management processes
• Produce 3D and 2D CAD production drawings
• Generate BOMs (Bill of Materials) using assembly data
• Manage own workload to meet critical project objectives

Skills and Experience sought for the Junior Production Engineer:

• Able to use 2D & 3D CAD Packages and an understanding of drawing systems
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes
• Ability to communicate effectively and a good team worker
• Organised approach to documentation and an eye for detail
• Solution focus approach to all tasks and challenges
• Enthusiasm and commitment to achieving objectives set

In return you will be on a starting salary of c£25k plus pension and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client designs and manufactures products and components, mostly from plastics, for the play and leisure industries and are seeking a Product Design Engineer to value engineer existing ranges and progress customer designs through to production. This is a great opportunity to be part of a fast-paced environment, where product development is central to the company’s continuing success.

Key Responsibilities include:

• New Product Development, Product Updates and Bespoke Customer Designs
• 3D modelling, 2D technical drawings, instructions, BoM creation and product data management
• Prototyping and Testing
• Project Management and Problem Solving
• Ensuring all products are designed and inspected to the relevant European and US standards
• Communicating information on new products and updates to other departments ensuring smooth implementation

Skills and Experience needed for the Product Design Engineer:

• Minimum of 2 years' proven ability as a design engineer including technical design and problem solving
• Previous individual and team working experience
• Fluent in 2D and 3D CAD (Solid Edge / SolidWorks)
• Good communication skills and commercial awareness
• Knowledge of plastic and other materials for manufacturing

In return there is a starting salary from £27k to £37k per annum (negotiable depending on experience) and 24 days' holidays plus bank holidays. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client is the UK arm of a multinational field marketing and retail services agency delivering high-end projects on behalf of premium and luxury global brands.

As part of their ambitious growth, they are seeking an additional Production Manager to oversee all aspects of the production process both in the workshop and with external suppliers. 

Role and responsibilities for the Production Manager include:

• Organising and managing complex programmes of works and install schedules
• Project accounting including budget control, producing quotes, responding to tenders and negotiating prices
• Site management and co-ordination of suppliers, freelancers, sub-contractors, event staff and colleagues
• Preparing H&S documentation
• Managing and mitigating risks including completion of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
• Reporting and maintaining statistical data / KPIs / project management tools / procedures / databases / documents / processes / templates / databases etc.

Skills and Experience needed from the Production Manager:

• The gravitas and interpersonal skills to manage on-site teams, suppliers and clients
• An ability to foresee potential issues and solve problems whilst maintaining client expectations
• Bespoke production experience - Windows, Pop ups, events and exhibitions
• Experience in on-site health and safety and risk assessments
• IT skills and an understanding of technical plans / drawings
• Good level of Maths and English

This is an on-site based role and in return salary will be in the range of £40k - £45k dependant on skillset. In addition they offer 22 days of holiday + bank holidays, a company pension and high street shop discounts. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client is the UK arm of a multinational field marketing and retail services agency delivering high-end projects on behalf of premium and luxury global brands.

As part of their ambitious growth, they are looking for an experienced CAD Designer, with experience within the retail / events / exhibitions sector to join their dynamic team.

As the CAD Designer you will be responsible for:

• Creating full, accurate and detailed working production drawing packs and technical templates for use in all stages of the project
• Participating in internal and external meetings to effectively present design work, from pitch through to development
• Providing creative and technical advice to guide the team and clients when making design-based decisions
• Conducting site visits, surveys and overseeing on-site builds as required
• Managing own workloads with a hands-on approach to all aspects of the role

Skills and Experience needed from the CAD Designer:

• Thorough knowledge of bespoke retail and/or event production
• Sound experience in successfully producing detailed technical drawings for production and construction
• Excellent design skills with attention to detail
• Up to date knowledge of trends, technology, materials, finishes and manufacturing methods
• AutoCAD, SolidWorks and/or VectorWorks 

In return salary will be in the range of £40k - £45k dependant on skillset, hybrid with at least 3 days based in the office. In addition they offer 22 days of holiday + bank holidays, a company pension and high street shop discounts.

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

Our client are designers and makers of sculptural lighting, furniture and artworks. They are commissioned by celebrated interior decorators, collectors and discerning private individuals worldwide and are currently recruiting for a Senior Design Estimator to join their growing team.

As the Senior Design Estimator your remit is to effectively research and select the best practice processes, materials and suppliers for the purpose of manufacturing company designs. Your goal is to ensure maximum profitability for the company with the combination of affordability and outstanding quality for the customer. You will be expected to have a good rapport with all stakeholders in the business both in-house, and externally with suppliers to maintain and develop good working relationships. 

Key Responsibilities also include to:

• Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time and raw material, equipment, and labour expenses to prepare and submit RRP quotations for the Sales Team.
• Understand a supplier’s capabilities through research and visits to gather information on materials and outsourcing.
• Use internal ERP system to calculate estimates.
• Read off-plan and CAD technical documents to prepare estimates.
• Recommend ways to make a product more profitable while improving or maintaining quality and client expectations.

Skills and Experience expected for the Senior Design Estimator role:

• Experience of costing, budgeting and design within the manufacturing of interior products for the (ideally) high-end design sector.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator.
• Numerate with good Microsoft Office skills and able to administrate a database.
• Degree qualified.
• Analytical, problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

In return our client can offer a salary of between £35k and £38k plus pension and benefits package and the role will be office based. 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.