Furniture Designer / CAD Technician

Our client is looking for both experienced and junior Furniture Designers / CAD Technicians with a flair for design to join their talented team of craftsmen and women at Origins Design. They are an established business specialising in bespoke furniture design and manufacturing. The business is based in SW London/Surrey, where they have in-house production and manufacturing teams producing high-end, free standing and fitted bespoke furniture.

Furniture Designer / CAD Technician

Salary: £28,000 to £36,000 depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

The position will involve developing their clients’ initial concepts through to final production and manufacture, to produce highly accurate and technical manufacturing and production drawings to a very high standard.

• Design bespoke fitted and free standing furniture (upholstery and joinery)
• Produce and design 2D/3D furniture models
• Produce detailed, technical working production drawings and packs for manufacturing noting all details for all departments involved in the manufacturing cycle
• Conduct site surveys
• Produce cutting lists
• Liaise with clients
• Order materials
• Calculate material requirements, costs and prepare quotations
• Manage and co-ordinate projects from enquiry through to installation
• Liaise with internal production teams
• Work to agreed deadlines
• Support Company Directors where needed

Skill Requirements

They are looking for someone who has a strong level of understanding of bespoke furniture.

• Previous experience working as a Furniture Designer or CAD Designer, with a good understanding of upholstery and joinery manufacturing
• A strong technical background within furniture design, ideally with bespoke work
• Must have experience in SolidWorks and/or Rhinoceros 3D
• A solid understanding of upholstery and joinery manufacturing processes and materials
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge and experience of bespoke upholstery and luxury furniture production
• Problem solving skills and proven experience to solve technical challenges
• A broad knowledge of furniture construction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK
• Full UK driving license desirable

unior Designer / CAD Technician

Salary: £22,000 to £28,000 depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

The position will involve providing technical and project support for a small team of technical designers in their work producing bespoke furniture. This is a great role for a Junior CAD Technician or recent graduate with a keen attitude to learn.

Skill Requirements

• Must have experience in SolidWorks and/or Rhinoceros 3D
• Problem solving skills
• A broad knowledge of furniture construction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English.
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK
• Full UK driving license desirable

Some work experience in a furniture, design or joinery business would be preferable and you must have a genuine passion for design, furniture and interiors.

Both roles are studio/workshop based.