Gloucestershire

This growing product design consultancy provides a complete idea-to-market service coupled with an in-house patent and trademark team and currently have openings for one, maybe two product designers to help develop a diverse range of consumer products for their varied client base. The role will allow you to experience the entire process of taking a new idea from concept through to production as you will be involved in generating new product ideas and concepts, CAD drawings & renders, prototyping, handling clients and liaising with manufacturers. They have a cycle to work scheme, are close to public transport, based in the town centre and offer ongoing support and training. They are also very sociable with bake days, team events, free tea / coffee and use of a physio once a month!

Key Responsibilities for the Product Designer: Concept generation for new product ideas, proposing a range of solutions to a given brief; Helping to develop unique intellectual property for clients; Creating stylish but functional design solutions; 3D CAD using SolidWorks, for product visualisation, prototyping and manufacture; Producing functional prototypes of designs using techniques such as 3D printing, CNC machining and vacuum casting; Creating technical drawings and manufacturing specifications for product manufacture; Involvement in branding, graphics and packaging using Adobe creative suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); 3D visuals for client presentations using KeyShot rendering.

With a degree in Product Design and 2+ years’ experience in a product design position you’ll have good sketch-work and presentation skills with a flair for product styling. Experience in design for manufacture and developing complex mechanical solutions will be needed alongside SolidWorks (or similar) CAD skills. You’ll also have Adobe Creative Suite skills and a sound knowledge of processes such as injection moulding.

Salary is £25,000 to £40,000 dependant on experience plus Pension and other great perks. Please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com. You can also apply via our other website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1244.

This independent kitchen business has over 25 years’ experience of British, German and Italian brands along with bespoke luxury handmade kitchens resulting in a fantastic and varied choice of kitchens for their customers. Their clients range from private individuals to architects and building companies and their larger showroom in Berkshire often hosts cookery events, appliance demo’s and design seminars. Their showroom in Wiltshire is also home to their workshop.

They currently have opportunities for 3 additional Kitchen Designers (one for Reading, one for Swindon and one to work more flexibly between the two). Ongoing training will be provided although they are looking for experienced designers used to designing and selling kitchens within the £30k to £80k price bracket. They use Fusion CAD software and Smart for quoting and have a team of CAD technicians, fitting / installation teams (who can carry out small building works), project managers and showroom administrators thus enabling their designers to concentrate on the customers and their projects.

With a natural flair for design, presentation and customer service you’ll have a strong and proven track record within kitchen design and sales. You’ll need an understanding of the luxury marketplace and have good IT skills and CAD literacy. You’ll be a confident, enthusiastic and dynamic individual with a positive work ethic and able to work to deadlines and targets. Finally you’ll require a full driving licence.

Basic salary is negotiable (OTE of £55k to £75k) plus pension. Please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com. You can also apply via our other website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1162 and www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1163.

Our client is a well-established full service interior design partnership. Their unique service combines the expertise of in-house interior and garden designers with that of a highly-skilled team of local craftsmen and technicians offering a complete design service for the home and garden under one roof. Having recently won some exciting new projects they are looking for an additional Interior Designer to join their team at a mid-weight level.

Their designers are expected to be able to reflect their clients’ interests and individual tastes creating projects that have character and are full of life. You will be knowledgeable about colour, fabrics, furniture and design styles coupled with spatial awareness and the ability to put together comprehensive mood boards and design schemes before seeing the project through to completion.

With an industry qualification to degree level you’ll have several years’ experience within the residential design sector and be CAD proficient (preferably VectorWorks). You’ll need project management experience and be used to liaising with clients, trades and suppliers. Experience of working on detailed FF&E documents will also be required along with extensive knowledge of mid to high-end fabric houses, lighting, accessory and furniture suppliers. You’ll be able to demonstrate confidence in creating successful fabric and colour schemes.

Salary will be up to £28,000 plus pension. If you would like to find out more and apply then please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com. You can also apply via our other website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1141.

This company is a specialist in architecture joinery and fitted furniture for historical and period properties across the UK and abroad. They are currently seeking to fill a key role for the business so the successful candidate will need plenty of experience within the furniture and joinery sector in a client facing role. It is important that you have knowledge and a firm grasp of historical furniture and architectural details both in a classical and contemporary setting.

With proven experience from within the interiors marketplace, the ability to sketch out designs freehand and draw up space plans using AutoCAD, you’ll be an ideas’ person with good listening skills and the ability to generate concepts sympathetic to the client’s needs and home. You’ll be confident in handling client presentations, be well-organized, able to work to deadlines and manage a number of projects simultaneously. Strong leadership and communication skills will be required and knowledge of building design and architecture would be a distinct advantage.

An attractive negotiable salary package is on offer. If this job opening sounds of interest please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com. You can also apply via our other website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1128.

This centrally based top end kitchen and bathroom showroom are main suppliers of a number of high-end products such as Hansgrohe, Sheraton, Rot Punkt, Be-spoke, Neff, Bosch and Silestone and are currently seeking a Kitchen Designer to join their busy team. The designer will need to be confident in carrying out their own site visits and presentations, converting these into orders and managing their clients through to the end of delivery or installation.

You’ll need some relevant experience working from a showroom environment, although full product training on their kitchen suppliers will be provided. With CAD knowledge (Fusion 20:20 an advantage) you’ll be a team player and have your own car. This is a full time position from 9am to 5.30pm with an hour lunch. Saturdays will be included on a rota system with a day off in lieu. They are closed Sundays and Bank Holidays and over the Christmas period.

Salary is in the range of £22,000 to £25,000. Please contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This company was founded as a new venture between two companies, an exciting entity consisting of a handpicked team of designers who specialise in integrating their fantastic brand of furniture, furnishings and accessories into the home. Based at their boutique interior design practice and showroom near Bath, you will be working with clients to conceptualise, design and deliver beautiful kitchens for commercial and private clients.

Preferably with a degree in furniture or interior design and at least 4 years’ experience of kitchens for the higher end of the marketplace you’ll be proficient in AutoCAD and Photoshop (SketchUp would be an advantage as would good hand drawing skills). You’ll have an understanding of the design process and experience of project management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills will also be needed plus the ability to manage clients, budgets and projects.

Salary will be in the range of £30,000 to £35,000 plus bonus. Please contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This boutique design practice creates elegant interiors for their clients that make everyday living comfortable, engaging and inspirational. They are currently looking to recruit an Interior Designer at a mid to senior level who can run their own projects and be client facing.

The right candidate will need at least 4 years’ experience (6+ years’ would be preferable) on high-end residential projects, have a good knowledge of FF&E and be proficient in AutoCAD and Photoshop. You’ll be able to conceptualise, put together detailed working drawings and collate supporting documentation as well as having strong presentation skills. Able to project manage, you’ll have excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to manage budgets and problem solve. Knowledge of furniture design would also be preferable.

Please contact Pippa on 01920 486125 for further details, apply using the link below or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.