Designer - Smith and Brown Cabinetmakers

The Role

Working alongside the Design Director and the wider design team, the successful candidate will:

• Produce highly detailed and accurate technical drawings using Solid Works
• Adhere to design programs and report deviations to ensure accurate costing
• Coordinate with interfacing trades to ensure seamless integration
• Demonstrate expert understanding of materials and manufacturing processes
• Order and track samples and finishes
• Conduct site surveys using gridlines and manage initial templating
• Create door and component schedules using Excel
• Work with at least one Junior Draughtsperson to support them to deliver drawings to the required standard

To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate:

• 5+ years  draughting experience in the super-prime residential joinery sector
• Minimum 5 years  experience of using Solid Works
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Strong knowledge of materials including timber, veneer, glass, metal, upholstery and specialist finishes
• Ability to produce drawings for approval, manufacture and installation to agreed programme
• Confident conduction measured surveys and liaising with contractors and Design Managers
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be highly self-motivated, organised and deadline driven

During your six-month probation you will be expected to have integrated into the Smith and Brown team with positivity and determination, learning to adapt to, and adopt our processes. You will have reached the following KPIs:

• Demonstrate excellent commercial understanding so that any changes are captured correctly and reported
• Deliver  for construction  drawings for items assigned to you, within budget, inline with the project programme, and require no queries from the workshop once handed over.
• Conduct meetings with Designers and/or contractors where the key aims of the meeting are met

• Auto enrolment to company pension scheme (opt-out option available)
• Private medical insurance
• 20 days annual leave
• Travel expenses for site-based staff
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive team environment within a growing company

At Size Group our values underpin who we are. They form an important benchmark for everyone – collectively and individually. We are:

• Empathetic
  - People-driven and focused
• Tenacious
  - Relentless pursuit of the highest standards
• Integrity
  - Integrity earns trust. Trust builds relationships
• Entrepreneurial
  - Self-starters that push beyond the obvious

We boast a culture that is focused on training and development, career paths and internal progression. What’s more, we’re committed to our employees and offer a range of benefits to support your lifestyle both in and out of the workplace.

If your skill set matches the above and the prospect of helping deliver some of the country’s finest projects appeals to you, please reach out by clicking Apply.

Your application will be processed by Size Group, and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply. We therefore encourage you to submit ASAP to avoid missing out!