Well-known for creating finely detailed commercial furniture for the workplace, our client is currently seeking a Product Designer to work on a variety of prestigious and challenging projects as part of their internal design team. The role will require close communication with the client, design and production team so you will be working mainly in the office with the occasional need to travel for site surveys.
The role is full-time with flexible start and end times offered and the possibility to work 1 day per week at home.
The successful applicant will be responsible for taking ownership of projects working on front end concept drawings and renders through to elevations, GA s and production ready drawings for the workshop and CNC machines. Also helping to refine value engineering and new solutions to the drawing and production process.
They are hoping to find someone with a balance between the creative and production / technical design. Less of a Design Engineer behind the scenes and with a leaning toward joinery, furniture and woodwork.
Skills and experience needed for the Product Designer:
* Ideally at least 3 years experience from the furniture manufacturing sector
* Strong drawing and technical detailing skills
* Good interpersonal and presentation skills
* SolidWorks is essential, AutoCAD and Adobe CS an advantage but not a necessity
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Salary will be in the region of £36k to £42k, depending on experience and ability plus a contributory pension, bonus scheme paid quarterly, standard holidays and cycle to work scheme.