Furniture Designer - Ludlow, United Kingdom - Careers in Design

Description

Our client has been designing and making bespoke furniture, antiqued mirror and specialist finishes for more than twenty years for the high-end London and international markets. They work for leading interior designers, architects and private clients all over the world. They currently have an opening for a Furniture Designer with excellent technical knowledge of furniture construction to join their design team.
They are seeking an individual who is a strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude. Knowledge and experience of VectorWorks is preferable but they will consider other similar CAD programmes.
Main duties for the Furniture Designer include:

• Production of accurate working drawings
• Production of design concept drawings to be used in the sales process
• Managing and co-ordinating makers and subcontractors
• Occasional working on-site, site surveying, fitting and construction

Skills and Experience needed for the Furniture Designer role:

• Strong knowledge of both furniture manufacturing techniques and materials
• Site installation experience is desirable, as well as practical cabinet-making or bench skills
• Min of 2 years' experience within furniture or woodwork manufacturing
• CAD literate, ideally to include VectorWorks
• Good hand-sketching ability would be helpful
• Good problem-solving skills

In return you will be working with a very friendly team of people who love creating beautiful projects for their clients.