Background:
We are a leading British manufacturer of individually designed, beautifully hand-crafted, bespoke furniture and architectural joinery. Established in 1992, the company has earnt an enviable reputation for undertaking only the most specialist and high-end of projects both in the UK and abroad.
Role and responsibilities:
* We are currently seeking an experienced technical joinery designer/CAD technician to join our design office on a full-time, permanent basis.
* Working as part of a close-knit team you will translate initial client briefs into high-quality, well-considered, detailed technical drawings for client approval and subsequent manufacture. You will take ownership of all design-related aspects of a project and will use your experience and skills to contribute to the development of the design office’s systems and working methods.
* We are looking for a proactive and highly motivated individual with a deep and extensive knowledge of bespoke joinery construction and manufacture combined with the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with clients, sub-contractors and our in-house production and project management teams.
* The high-end bespoke nature of our work ensures you will play a key role in helping to deliver exceptional joinery packages; none two of which are the ever the same.
Requirements:
* 5+ years experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks/Inventor or similar CAD software within a professional furniture, cabinetry or specialist joinery environment.
* Extensive Knowledge of furniture and joinery construction and manufacturing processes. Ideally this would also include knowledge of metalwork, stone, glass, solid surface and upholstery.
* A positive and tenacious attitude, good work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills and an eagerness to learn and develop.
* Good commercial awareness.
* Experience of designing for CNC-manufacture would be advantageous.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks within a fast-paced and often fluid environment.
Details:
The role will be largely office-based at our Berkhamsted manufacturing facility, but the successful candidate must be willing to occasionally travel for site visits and client meetings when required (predominately London-based)