Design Project Manager Jobs & Careers

Our client is a highly regarded and innovative design studio creating unique furniture pieces, collectible design, bespoke collections and prestigious high-end residential and hospitality interiors worldwide. 

With constant recognition in many influential magazines the studio has established a distinctive design language centred around craftsmanship, materiality and sculptural form. They are now looking for a Senior Furniture & Production Manager to take the lead on furniture projects from initial concept through to manufacture, delivery and installation.

Working closely with the design team, you will oversee the technical and production journey of bespoke furniture projects, ensuring the original design intent is maintained while delivering to the highest standards of quality, budget and programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing production schedules, quotations, purchase orders, budgets and project costs.
• Coordinating suppliers, manufacturers, artisans and contractors, while proactively resolving technical and production challenges.
• Developing and technically resolving designs, producing CAD models, detailed drawings, specifications, renders and manufacturing documentation.
• Monitoring production through workshop, supplier, warehouse and site visits, ensuring quality and design standards are consistently maintained.
• Preparing installation and care documentation and supporting projects through to successful completion.

About You:

• You will have at least 5 years' experience in furniture design and production, ideally gained within a luxury residential, hospitality, collectible design or high-end furniture environment.
• You will bring extensive knowledge of furniture construction, manufacturing processes, materials and specialist finishes, together with excellent technical drawing, detailing and 3D modelling skills.
• A strong understanding of bronze, brass, steel, wood, stone, resin, upholstery and decorative finishes will be preferred.
• You will also need strong commercial awareness, negotiation and budget management skills, alongside excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Rhino 3D, V-Ray, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office is required.

What's on Offer:
A salary of £42,000 - £50,000, together with the opportunity to join a truly distinctive design studio working on some of the most exciting and prestigious furniture and interiors projects internationally.

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

• £50k - £55k basic salary plus £20k - £40k annual company bonus on top of salary, depending on personal and company performance.
• 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Hours are Monday to Friday, not weekends.