Gloucestershire

This company is a specialist in the interior architecture of historical and period properties and work directly with their clients who come to them for their expertise and beautiful pieces of furniture, joinery and workmanship. They are currently seeking an experienced and professional Production Engineer to be responsible for taking 2D design drawings and preparing manufacturing and purchasing drawings for the workshop, subcontract makers and fitters.

Responsibilities will include: Liaising with clients and design / production team regarding design issues; production of cutting lists for the purchase of sheet material; production of accurate shopping lists for the purchase of appliances; production of site installation drawings detailing precise position of furniture within site boundaries; provision of technical assistance to fitting teams during both assembly and installation; contributing to the regular design team meetings to suggest improvements; discussions with suppliers of timber and hardware to ensure that the correct materials are used to fit both the design brief and the cost.

With a cabinetmaking background and/or a good understanding of furniture manufacturing, materials selection and presentation you’ll have AutoCAD and Microsoft Office skills (Woodwork for Inventor experience desirable). You’ll be able to work from drawings and specification sheets to interpret technical requirements and design briefs as well as having experience of site surveying. Knowledge of period architectural styles, building techniques and mouldings would be an advantage as would an understanding of mechanical and electrical services required to be connected to fitted furniture, kitchens, and bathrooms.

Salary is £25,000 to £35,000 plus pension and life assurance. Please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This supplier and designer of show homes throughout the UK enjoy an enviable reputation for delivering and installing beautiful interiors to enhance the saleability of homes on every development. They are a large team of passionate, committed professionals who excel in delivering a personable, yet professional service and are currently seeking a Design Account Manager to join the team.

This role requires a strong, driven and experienced sales individual to drive sales and profit with new and existing clients, whilst managing accounts and relationships proactively. Predominately covering the South East region, this is a field-based, customer centric role, in which the ideal candidate will employ a consultative approach, taking their influencing skills to clients directly.

Regularly meeting with customers, you will be equally as comfortable communicating with them on a one to one basis as you would be delivering presentations to a group of clients. The ability to listen, build rapport and use intuitive approaches to manage professional relationships with our highly regarded key accounts is essential to this role.

With a University degree, or the ability to demonstrate a good standard in literacy and numeracy, you’ll ideally come from a property development sales, associated construction industry, supply or interior design sales background. With experience in sales project management you’ll have a good understanding of continuous improvement techniques, lead generation and business development. Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentational) will be needed along with the ability to operate self-sufficiently in a principally field based role. You’ll be organised, self-reliant, adept at prioritising, able to meet deadlines, demonstrate the potential to operate at a tactical level and show strategic thinking. Good computer literacy (specifically Excel) will also be needed.

Salary is negotiable plus commission. If this job opportunity sounds of interest then please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

This British design house and manufacturer of upholstered furniture for national high street retailers are about to launch their corporate and hospitality offering for designers and contract specifiers. This will be the main driver towards the next phase of the company’s growth. To help achieve this, they are looking for an Operations Manager to join their skilled team to run the production facility.

They are looking for someone who has previously had the experience of leading the change from a workshop environment to a professional manufacturing and QC house, with the people, team and culture at the heart of process. You will be initiating and driving lean management and change culture through empowerment of the team and building a new way of working. Experience in upholstery is not a prerequisite, although passion, determination, integrity and a good nature is!

With relevant qualifications, ideally in Business Administration and experience of working in a workshop environment (an engineering background would be advantageous) you’ll possess strong leadership and management skills. You’ll have a systematic and organised approach together with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ideally, they are looking for an ideas person with creative flair which would be a beneficial attribute to have.

Salary is in the range of £45,000 to £60,000. If this is of interest please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your application and CV / portfolio to recruit@careersindesign.com.

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.