Product Designer Jobs

SWOOD Technical Designer, Buckinghamshire, to £50k, V04317. Our client produces high-quality commercial furniture for the workplace and are renowned for finely detailed, beautifully made furniture. They work closely with Furniture Dealers and Fit-out Companies on a variety of prestigious projects and are now looking for an experienced SWOOD Technical Designer to join their internal Design & Development team. This is a specialist role for someone who enjoys working at the point where design meets production and who has a strong understanding of furniture manufacture. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a library of panel styles and components, creating detailed SWOOD models and generating the cutting lists, BOMs and exploded drawings that provide the essential information required by the factory. The role is office-based full time in South Buckinghamshire, so living within a reasonable commuting distance is important.

A key part of the role will be migrating and replicating the company's existing standard furniture portfolio from SolidWorks into detailed SWOOD models, as well as creating and maintaining SWOOD library parts and templates. You will then use these to adapt existing designs or develop new solutions for tailored and bespoke projects. As the technical “gatekeeper” of SWOOD, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate information flows from the Design team through to Production. Reporting to the Head of Design, you will work closely with the Head of Production and have daily interaction with the wider design team, production management and the CNC team. This is an important role within the business, with the opportunity to make a real impact on how technical information is created and transferred into production. There is also plenty of scope for the position to develop and grow into other areas of the business in the future.

With strong experience using SWOOD within furniture, cabinetry or joinery you’ll have excellent 3D modelling and technical drawing skills. A good understanding of furniture construction, materials, hardware and manufacturing processes will be needed as well as experience producing cutting lists, BOMs and CNC / manufacturing data. You’ll need strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work plus excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve technical and manufacturing issues.

Salary is £40,000 - £50,000 DOE plus contributory pension, quarterly bonus scheme, standard holiday entitlement and Cycle to Work scheme. Please call Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details or simply forward your application and CV / Portfolio to [email protected]. You can also apply via our website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1580

SWOOD Technical Designer in Buckinghamshire Our client produces high-quality commercial furniture for the workplace and are renowned for finely detailed, beautifully made furniture. They work closely with Furniture Dealers and Fit-out Companies on a variety of prestigious projects and are now looking for an experienced SWOOD Technical Designe...

Check out our latest blog post - The Repercussion of the NI and Minimum Wage Changes. There has been a lot of discussion amongst workers, employers and politicians about the recent changes to National Insurance (NI) contributions and the minimum wage in the UK. As the government makes these changes, it is important to understand what this means for different stakeholders, in particular young workers and business. This blog article reviews the details of these changes, their possible implications, and the broader economic context in which they are occurring. Read more about the changes here: www.careersindesign.com/blog/the-repercussion-of-the-ni-and-minimum-wage-changes

The repercussion of the NI and Minimum Wage changes There has been a lot of discussion amongst workers, employers and politicians about the recent changes to National Insurance (NI) contributions and the minimum wage in the UK. As the government makes these changes, it is important to understand what this means for different stakeholders, in particul...

Check out our latest blog post “The History of Dulux’s Colour of the Year”. Dulux's annual colour selection has evolved from discussing simple day-to-day trends to forecasting major global design movements. A panel of experts gather at a specially selected location in the Netherlands each year to discuss global problems, forecast trends and paint a picture of consumer life for the next 12 months. The transformation has been remarkable over the decades.

The colour forecast offers a snapshot of trends for the forthcoming year and shows how tastes and historical colours have evolved. The focus has moved from talking about colours in general during the first decade to addressing much bigger world problems. This piece explores the origins of this design tradition, how the selection process works and its lasting effect on consumer culture. Read more about it here: www.careersindesign.com/blog/the-history-of-duluxs-colour-of-the-year

The history of Dulux’s “Colour of the Year” How Dulux's Annual Colour Selection became a Design Tradition Dulux's annual colour selection has evolved from discussing simple day-to-day trends to forecasting major global design movements. A panel of experts gather at a specially selected location in the Netherlands each year to discuss global p...

Senior Furniture and Production Manager, London, to £50k, V04314. Our client is a highly regarded and innovative design studio creating unique furniture pieces, collectible design, bespoke collections and prestigious high-end residential and hospitality interiors worldwide. With constant recognition in many influential magazines the studio has established a distinctive design language centred around craftsmanship, materiality and sculptural form. They are now looking for a Senior Furniture & Production Manager to take the lead on furniture projects from initial concept through to manufacture, delivery and installation.

Working closely with the design team, you will oversee the technical and production journey of bespoke furniture projects, ensuring the original design intent is maintained while delivering to the highest standards of quality, budget and programme. This is a great opportunity to join a truly distinctive design studio working on some of the most exciting and prestigious furniture and interiors projects internationally.

Responsibilities are: Managing production schedules, quotations, purchase orders, budgets and project costs; Coordinating suppliers, manufacturers, artisans and contractors, while proactively resolving technical and production challenges; Developing and technically resolving designs, producing CAD models, detailed drawings, specifications, renders and manufacturing documentation; Monitoring production through workshop, supplier, warehouse and site visits, ensuring quality and design standards are consistently maintained; Preparing installation and care documentation and supporting projects through to successful completion.

You’ll have at least 5 years' experience in furniture design and production, ideally gained within a luxury residential, hospitality, collectible design or high-end furniture environment. You will bring extensive knowledge of furniture construction, manufacturing processes, materials and specialist finishes, together with excellent technical drawing, detailing and 3D modelling skills (proficiency in Rhino 3D, V-Ray, Adobe CS and MS Office is required). A strong understanding of a variety of materials and decorative finishes will be needed as well as strong commercial awareness, negotiation and budget management skills.

Salary is £42k to £50k DOE plus pension. Please call Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details or simply forward your application and CV / Portfolio to [email protected]. You can also apply via our website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1577

Senior Furniture and Production Manager in London Our client is a highly regarded and innovative design studio creating unique furniture pieces, collectible design, bespoke collections and prestigious high-end residential and hospitality interiors worldwide.  With constant recognition in many influential magazines the studio has established a dist...

Product CAD Technician, Surrey, to £30k, V04311. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product CAD Technician to join the design and product development team of a highly respected luxury lighting and furniture brand. Our client is synonymous with beautifully crafted, high-end products and supplies some of the world's most prestigious hotels, yachts and residential projects. Product development, casting, decorative finishing, assembly and wiring are all undertaken in-house, alongside a network of highly skilled artisans. This is a 12-month contract role focused on an exciting project to digitally document and standardise their extensive back catalogue of furniture and lighting products. You will use SolidWorks to recreate existing physical products as accurate 3D models and technical drawings, ensuring their designs are properly documented and ready for manufacturing, specification and internal use. The role could be particularly well suited to a recent Product Design graduate looking to develop their CAD and technical skills within a luxury design environment.

The role will be to: Create accurate 3D models and 2D technical drawings using SolidWorks; Produce detailed manufacturing, assembly, component and exploded-view drawings; Review and update existing drawings to ensure consistency and accuracy; Maintain organised drawing files, revisions and product information; Use Excel to manage drawing registers and documentation; Ensure technical drawings meet internal standards and are suitable for manufacture and supplier communication.

The Product CAD Technician will need to be proficient in SolidWorks and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and be comfortable working collaboratively with both design and technical teams. Experience producing detailed technical and assembly drawings (ideally including GAs and exploded views) will be needed as well as a good understanding of manufacturing processes for furniture, lighting or similar physical products. You’ll need to be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and possess good communication skills.

Salary is £28,000 to £30,000 + pension + annual bonus. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Please call Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details or simply forward your CV / Portfolio to [email protected]. You can also apply via our website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1575

Product CAD Technician in Surrey An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product CAD Technician to join the design and product development team of a highly respected luxury lighting and furniture brand. Our client is synonymous with beautifully crafted, high-end products and supplies some of the world's most prestigious hotels, ya...

Check out our latest blog post – Why Are Consumer Products Not Built to Last Anymore? Do you recall when purchasing a washing machine, television, kettle or even a pair of shoes was an investment and not a temporary purchase? Many household products used to be made to be repaired, maintained and used for years. Nowadays, products can sometimes appear to be designed for a much shorter lifespan.

A phone slows down, a washing machine breaks down, a kitchen appliance stops working and suddenly the cost of repair is so close to the price of replacement that buying something new seems the only sensible option. We look at some of the reasons why this has happened. www.careersindesign.com/blog/why-are-consumer-products-not-built-to-last-anymore

“Why Are Consumer Products Not Built to Last Anymore?” Do you recall when purchasing a washing machine, television, kettle or even a pair of shoes was an investment and not a temporary purchase? Many household products used to be made to be repaired, maintained and used for years. Nowadays, products can sometimes appear to be designed for a much shorter...