Technical Furniture Designer
New Today
We are a UK manufacturer with a reputation for great service, individuality and endless bespoke product options and capabilities.
We are looking for a committed and detail orientated individual to fulfil the role of a Designer as part of our existing team.
This is a full time role at 40 hours per week, requiring office hours 08:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.
This is an in-person, office-based role in Lothianburn, Edinburgh.
The nature of the role requires commitment to hit weekly deadlines to satisfy client drawing approval submissions and production drawing targets.
*This vacancy is for an experienced Furniture Designer with the following skills:*
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in producing detailed technical drawings of bespoke furniture for manufacture
- 5+ years of Solidworks experience
- A strong understanding of furniture production methods and materials including veneers, laminates, solid surface materials, metalwork and upholstery.
- A strong ability to keep organised with information across several items simultaneously.
- Be an open and contentious team player – listening to others’ advice and experience and taking it on board.
- Driven to be thorough and accurate, consistently.
- Good communication skills both in the form of updating managers and project leads, as well as sketching or modelling to communicate design ideas / details.
*The key responsibility of the role is:*
The efficient and accurate delivery of individual items of bespoke joinery, which fit into a wider design scheme; being mindful of client requirements, material costs, manufacturing capabilities, installation limitations and drawing deadlines.
*Other responsibilities include:*
Generating clear and accurate approval and production drawings to the highest standards.
Carry out model reviews with workshop staff to agree and sign off design & details.
Researching and integrating components / fittings.
Producing a bill of materials / requisition to cover all materials and fittings on your item.
Generating and self-checking a cut list and corresponding drawing to be issued to the workshop for manufacture.
Consider site conditions and restrictions to inform design and buildability / assembly on site.
*When applying, please attach your technical portfolio alongside your CV.*
*Salary dependant on experience, great opportunities for development.*
J Carey Design Ltd is an equal opportunities employer seeking to create a diverse working environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or medical history. All employees of J Carey Design Ltd are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Cycle to work scheme
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
- Location:
- Morningside
- Salary:
- From £27,000 a year
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Arts