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Furniture Production Assistant - London - negotiable (V04155)
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Our client is an innovative and pioneering gallery creating unique one-off pieces of sculptural contemporary furniture and products. With a production and technical design studio on site, they are seeking a Production Assistant with technical knowledge of furniture construction, materials, and production methods to provide support to the Production team.
You will be providing administrative support to the production team across projects, including: delivery of projects to schedule; creating care and installation instructions for artworks; sourcing new suppliers and manufacturers; carrying out condition and quality control checks to ensure pieces are delivered to specification; quotations, purchase orders and invoicing.
Other duties will include to:
- Liaise with suppliers, workshops, and artists
- Assist with the gallery’s exhibition and fair planning and installations
- Interpret an artist's / designer’s sketches and drawings and produce technical drawings for suppliers
- Generate renders and visuals for the gallery sales team
Experience and Skills needed for the Production Assistant role:
- Knowledge Adobe CS, Rhino 3D and KeyShot
- Experience with a variety of materials and production processes such as bronze, wood, steel, resin and decorative finishes
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills
- Strong planning, organisational and multitasking skills
- Strong attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality
- A knowledge of other languages (Italian/French/Spanish) would be useful
In return they can offer a generous salary and benefits based upon your skills and experience which can be discussed with the recruiter before moving forward. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.
Location:
London
London
Design Field:
Bespoke Furniture Design
Bespoke Furniture Design
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
negotiable
negotiable
Benefits:
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 Workshop Manager and Production Team - Essex - up to £30,000 (V04148)
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Our client specialises in Experiential Design, Production and Installation and are proud to count large brands and leading marketing agencies amongst their clients. Their range of services cover everything from exhibition stands, product launches and bespoke sampling stands to PR stunts, sampling bins and giant props.
Based near the borders of Essex and Hertfordshire, within easy reach of London, they currently have a vacancy to work within their production team. This is a hands-on role with tasks which could include: CAD drawing, carpentry, metalworking, head rigger, spray painting, scenic finishes, paint management, general production build, CAD interpretation, CNC & Laser cutter operation, vinyling, prop making, installation crewing, lead carpenter, sanding, filling & finishing.
The role includes development of practical skills including scenic, LX, sound and electronics and working in line with the Company sustainability policy, ensuring minimising wastage and organise off cuts of production material for use on subsequent jobs. Health & Safety compliance is essential as is quality control for all projects.
This position is based on set hours per week as there needs to be some flexibility as this industry often needs you to work different hours on-site dependant on the project. Salary will be £28k pa based on 40 hours per week plus BUPA and pension.
Skills and Experience needed from the Production Team / Assistant Workshop Manager:
- Scenic and paint knowledge, carpentry and construction skills would be useful
- Good time keeping and communication skills, and be able to work with an adaptable, flexible and accommodating attitude
- Proactive with an enthusiastic, self-motivated and positive disposition and must be able to work well as part of a team
- Strong organisational skills along with the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
- IT competent, ideally able to use AutoCAD
- Knowledge of CNC and Laser cutting would be useful
- Driving licence
To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920486125.
Location:
Essex
Essex
Design Field:
Furniture
Furniture
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
£28,000 - £30,000 per annum
£28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension and healthcare
pension and healthcare
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.
Production Manager - Props + Events - Essex - up to £45,000 (V04146)
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This small family-run company specialise in Experiential Design, Production and Installation and are proud to count large brands and leading marketing agencies amongst their clients. Their range of services cover everything from exhibition stands, product launches and bespoke sampling stands to PR stunts, sampling bins and giant props.
Based near the Essex and Hertfordshire borders, they have an opening for a Production Manager responsible for ensuring the successful realisation, delivery and full end-to-end production process of all company projects.
Working closely with the creative and production teams to develop the physical materials and build process, you will be responsible for implementation and close monitoring of the project and production timeline, managing health & safety, project budgets, onsite operations and post-event evaluation. You will also be responsible for the line management of a small team of production / project managers.
Skills and Experience needed from the Production Manager:
- Strong organisation, time and people management skills
- An interest in experiential, immersive, events and production
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Able to explore innovative, creative and cost-effective production solutions
- Able to work to production timelines throughout the production process
- Knowledge of onsite safeguarding, compliance, procedures, Health & Safety and sustainability
- Manufacturing experience in a wood-based environment
- Experience of planning and scheduling
Salary on offer will be £45k based upon a 40 hour week plus pension and BUPA. The Company loves animals and are happy for their staff to bring their dogs to work as they have dog creche!
To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920486125.
Location:
Essex
Essex
Design Field:
Furniture sector
Furniture sector
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
£45,000 - £45,000 per annum
£45,000 - £45,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension and BUPA
pension and BUPA
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.
Production Manager - Furniture & Joinery - Wiltshire - up to £43,000 (V04134)
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Our client is a bespoke furniture maker based on the edge of the Cotswolds and have established a world-wide reputation as makers of high-quality bespoke furniture, cabinetry and specialist joinery.
They are currently seeking a hands-on Production Manager and would, in particular, suit an experienced furniture maker / joiner who has knowledge and experience in reading and interacting with CAD drawing and 3D models.
As Production Manager you will be coordinating and controlling the flow of work and information from design through manufacturing and the workshop to completion and final delivery. Principally you will be marshalling and relaying all the necessary information to the production team in the form of drawings and cutting lists, and creating bills of materials so that all the necessary materials and components are ordered and in stock at the right time to complete the work efficiently. They need someone who is proactive and self motivated and who can also be hands on in the workshop when required.
Skills and Experience expected for the Production Manager role:
- 5 years’ experience in a high-end cabinet making or specialist joinery role
- Able to interpret technical drawings and specifications and effectively communicate the requirements to the production team
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Strong problem-solving skills, an organised solution focused individual
- Pro-active and self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision
- Competent in using Microsoft Office including Excel
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
- Commercially aware
There is the potential for the role to progress to senior management for the right candidate. They offer a 4-day working week from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The salary, depending on experience, will be £40k - £43kpa.
To find out more and apply, please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.
Location:
Wiltshire
Wiltshire
Design Field:
Furniture
Furniture
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
£40,000 - £43,000 per annum
£40,000 - £43,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension
pension
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.
Project Manager - Soft Furnishings - London - up to £35,000 (V04132)
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Our client is seeking a Project Manager to become part of a growing team, dedicated to producing soft furnishings of the highest quality for trade clients including interior designers, architects and developers throughout London and the South. Their work includes handmade curtains, blinds, cushions and upholstery for some of the finest residential and commercial spaces in UK and abroad.
As Project Manager your key responsibilities will include:
- Visiting the sites, liaising with clients, creating estimates and issuing invoices
- Project managing from conception to completion
- Creating worksheets for manufacture for every bespoke item
- Answering design and manufacturing queries and problem-solving
- Establishing and maintaining client relationships
- Liaising with the workroom, installations and clients to ensure timely and accurate completion of the projects
Skills and Experience sought from the Project Manager:
- At least 2 years' project management experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to carry out site surveys
- A "can do" attitude
- Good numeracy skills
- Previous experience within the window treatments and soft furnishings sector
This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday and in return they offer:
- A salary from £30k depending on experience
- Option to work from home 1 day/week - once fully settled into the role
- Holiday and sick pay
- Company pension scheme
- WPA Health Top Up scheme
To find out more and apply, please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.
Location:
London
London
Design Field:
Interior Design
Interior Design
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension
pension
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.
Designer and Project Coordinator - London - negotiable (V04105)
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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.
Increasingly busy, they are currently looking for a Design and Project Coordinator to join their expanding team within the new bespoke division. The role combines design and technical skills with the ability to organise workload efficiently to facilitate the smooth running of the projects. You will be preparing drawings, presentations and quotations as well as managing live projects from design to completion, working both in the office and on site.
Duties and responsibilities for the Design and Project Coordinator will include:
- Preparation of design proposals, preparation of technical prints, visuals and presentations
- Preparation of drawings and assisting with costings and quotations
- Liaising with architects, suppliers and contractors
- Assisting with producing technical information and the presentation material to win the contracts and subsequently to manage the project
- Assisting in the design phase, orders to the factory, checking confirmations, site visits and preparatory documentation for installations
Skills and Experience needed for the Design and Project Coordinator role:
- 5+ years’ experience working on high-end projects in a design related project management role
- Knowledge of both kitchens and wardrobes
- Strong project and time-management skills
- Good presentation skills and ability to understand a brief and to explain and present ideas
- Accuracy and attention to detail when finalising prints and designs
- Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential for space planning and joinery detailing
- Experience in preparing quotations
- Knowledge of construction methods and materials, and methods of surveying and inspection
- Experienced in setting up FFE schedules
Salary on offer is negotiable and we are happy to have this discussion with you prior to sending off any application. To apply and find out more please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com.
Location:
London
London
Design Field:
Furniture
Furniture
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
negotiable
negotiable
Benefits:
pension
pension
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.
Production Manager - Furniture - Manchester - up to £45,000 (V04099)
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Our client creates bespoke high-end furniture and architectural joinery for residential projects and are looking to appoint a Production Manager for their manufacturing workshop based in Greater Manchester.
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.
Salary will be c£45k with the following benefits:
- 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.
Location:
Manchester
Manchester
Design Field:
Furniture
Furniture
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
£45,000 - £45,000 per annum
£45,000 - £45,000 per annum
Benefits:
Healthcare and Pension schemes
Healthcare and Pension schemes
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 Project Manager - London - up to £45,000 (V04090)
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Our client is an international furniture company who are constantly growing and have long-standing collaborations with renowned international designers. In the UK they have three teams that work from their two showrooms to provide clients the ideal furniture, furnishings and interiors through their retail, bespoke and contract teams.
They are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to work on projects within London for their contracts team. The role is likely to be 65% office based and 35% onsite dealing with developers and contractors so good strong diplomacy and negotiating skills will be needed.
Profile:
- 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
Some key responsibilities for the Project Manager:
- 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
Skills and experience needed for the role of Project Manager:
- 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
In return the salary range on offer is £40k to £45k with full business travel expenses paid and a company pension. There will also be full product and company training provided in London and in Italy.
To find out more and apply, please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com.
Location:
London
London
Design Field:
Furniture
Furniture
Job Type:
Permanent
Permanent
Salary:
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Benefits:
plus pension
plus pension
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.
As one of the top recruitment agencies in the UK for the design industry, we hold a number of vacancies from high end clients seeking experienced project managers.
The role of project manager is essential to the successful running of any design company. Traditionally it offers an attractive salary to the right candidate, but also requires significant experience within the industry, and has expectations of a solid work ethic and can-do attitude.
Project managers are generally team leaders, responsible for a group of staff from various disciplines and backgrounds, to cascade information and handle problems that may arise. Most project management jobs include dealing with a budget, and many roles require a manager with a hands-on approach, being experienced in the technical side of design themselves.
From this it can be readily deduced that the successful applicant for a project manager role will have excellent interpersonal skills, both with their own staff, and with customers, clients, and other stakeholders. They will be expected to be able to negotiate deals that are favourable to the company, not just in terms of money, but also regarding the product brief, realistic deadlines, company exposure, and so on.
While you will have a highly-skilled team supporting you, responsibility for the project is ultimately in your hands, so you must be able to motivate your team to meet the expectations of the company and your clients.
If this sounds like the sort of challenge you are ready for in your career, register with Careers in Design today. Let us take a look at your CV and pair you up with the project manager position that is most likely to suit your strengths.
Our clients are looking for dynamic and committed project managers, just like you. Using the menu filters you will find at the top of the page, you can search for your ideal project management role today.
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