Design Project Manager Jobs & Careers

Our client creates unique sculptural lighting, furniture and artworks for world-renowned interior designers, collectors and private clients. They now seek a Senior Design Estimator to join their team, ensuring exceptional quality, profitability and strong supplier relationships.

Reporting to the Design & Estimating Manager, the Senior Design Estimator will be:

• Researching and selecting best practice processes, materials, and suppliers
• Preparing accurate quotations and RRPs for the Sales team
• Collaborating with procurement, design, and production to deliver projects smoothly
• Overseeing BOM accuracy, margins, and cost reviews
• Supporting new product implementation and continuous improvement initiatives

About You:

• Strong experience in estimating, costing, and design within manufacturing (ideally interiors / luxury sector)
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and costs
• Skilled in ERP / estimating software and Microsoft Office
• Analytical, detail-focused, and commercially aware
• Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to read CAD / technical drawings (advantage)

What’s on Offer for the Senior Design Estimator:

• £37k - £40k salary
• 28 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays) + birthday off + bonus day after 1 year
• Pension & company sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training & development opportunities
• Regular socials, fresh fruit & snacks

If you’re an experienced estimator with a passion for high-end design and manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you. This will be an on-site role.

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

Join a specialist joinery manufacturer delivering high-end bespoke solutions for amazing commercial projects across London. Our client is recruiting for a talented Design Project Manager to take the lead through the entire design phase - from client brief to production handover.

You will be turning creative visions into precise technical drawings, managing the design process using SolidWorks, and ensuring every detail is ready for flawless manufacturing and installation.

As the Bespoke Joinery Design Project Manager you will:

• Lead bespoke joinery projects from concept to production.
• Translate client ideas into detailed technical drawings in SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with designers, production teams and contractors.
• Conduct site surveys and plan for smooth installations.
• Oversee materials, finishes and project timelines.
• Keep clients informed and approvals on track.

As the Bespoke Joinery Design Project Manager you will bring:

• 5+ years’ SolidWorks experience in joinery, fit-out or manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge of bespoke joinery methods.
• Proven project management skills with a client-focused approach.
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving abilities.

What’s on offer:

• £35-45k salary + incentive scheme
• 31 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Pension & professional development support
• Hybrid working (1-2 days remote)
• Collaborative, supportive team culture

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

Our client - one of the UK’s most renowned retailers across fashion, furniture and homeware - is looking for a Design Manager to head up their Childrenswear Design Department on a 12-month maternity cover contract. With thousands of products sold every hour, and a reputation for both innovation and quality, this is the kind of place where a design career can truly take off.

You’ll be stepping into a business that values design at its core - one where you’ll lead, shape and inspire a highly talented team in a category that’s fast-growing and full of potential.

Your main remit will include:

• Leading Vision & Trend Direction - You'll define and direct the creative strategy, identifying trends and setting the tone for upcoming ranges across multi-product Childrenswear lines.
• Inspiring Team Leadership - From recruitment to day-to-day development, you'll manage and motivate a team of Designers and Assistants.
• Driving Innovation & Growth - With a strong commercial eye and passion for product, you’ll ensure the range continues to evolve in line with market demands and customer expectations.
• Collaborating Across the Business - Build strong partnerships with Product, Merchandising and Buying teams to deliver ranges that are trend-led, quality-focused, and always ahead of the curve.
• Travelling for Inspiration - Global trade shows, factory visits and inspiration trips will play a key part in your creative and strategic input - expect to travel at least 6 times per year.

Skills and Experience expected from the Design Manager:

• Proven experience leading design teams, ideally within Childrenswear or a similar fashion category.
• A strong understanding of trend forecasting and translating that into commercially successful product.
• Outstanding communication skills - persuasive, articulate and collaborative across all levels.
• An ability to inspire, mentor, and bring out the best in creative individuals.
• Passion, pace, and a proactive mindset - someone who thrives in a dynamic, ever-evolving retail environment.

And in return the befits will include:

• £86,000 - £90,000 salary + profit-related bonus.
• 25 days' holiday (plus option to buy more).
• Pension scheme contributions.
• Private medical insurance + life assurance + income protection.
• Sharesave scheme.
• 25% staff discount across a wide range of products.

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

This British manufacturer of beautiful bespoke furniture, cabinetry and specialist joinery has successful collaborations both in the UK and internationally with prominent private, professional and commercial clients working on for private residences, royal palaces and superyachts.

Due to continued expansion, they are seeking a full time, experienced Project Manager with a joinery background to join their team. The successful candidate will be managing large and often complex projects from point of order, through planning, design development, manufacture, and installation with the aim of delivering superb quality and service, on time and within budget. Projects range from highly decorative freestanding furniture through to significant architectural joinery installations with contract values up to £5m.

The role also entails line managing a small team which includes a Design Engineer and Draughtspersons.

Skills and Experience sought from the Project Manager:

• A personable, positive, organised and resourceful problem solver with a good understanding of form and function and commercially aware
• You should possess excellent interpersonal skills to work with a multitude of stakeholders and be able to communicate effectively across all levels
• In-depth knowledge of joinery and an understanding of complex site installations
• Able to use Microsoft Office Suite for the management of project information
• Experience of managing people would be an advantage but not essential and training will be given if this is new to you

In return the Salary and Benefits on offer are:

• For transparency we are happy to discuss the compensation package during our initial conversation
• Profit Share and Pension schemes
• Long service holiday award
• Life Assurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity benefits
• Training & development opportunities along with opportunities to work on international projects
• Company social events and activities

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

Our client has over 80 years of expertise in bespoke metal fabrication working with leading architecture firms in the UK to provide high end bespoke Lift interior finishes for new landmark builds and refurbishments.

They are currently recruiting for a Designer to work closely with the fabrication team and it will be a combined design and project management role alongside meeting clients with the MD to discuss projects. They are looking for an individual who wants to progress to managing their own projects in the future.

Offices are in Kent, inside the M25 close to public transport and there will be regular London site visits and meetings as it is not a desk bound role.

Main Responsibilities of the Designer:

• Manage your own CAD and design workload
• Liaise with client and architect to develop existing relationships
• Attend and survey site liaising with install teams
• Execute project planning and management of labour
• Attend client meetings with the MD

Skills and Experience sought by the Designer:

• 3+ years of experience in architectural metalwork design, sheet metalwork or joinery design
• Proficient in AutoCAD and ideally Fusion 360
• Strong design sensibility and the ability to translate concept design into a buildable project
• Good telephone, communication and presentation skills
• A genuine interest in a career in project management

In return they offer:

• Salary £35k+
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing over the first five years)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Car Parking but also 20 mins from London Bridge Station
• Kitchen with refreshments provided

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