Furniture Designer​/CAD Technician

We are looking for a Furniture Designer / CAD Technician with a flair for design to join our talented team of craftsmen and women at Origins Design. We are an established business specialising in bespoke furniture design and manufacturing. The business is based in SW London/Surrey, where we have in-house production and manufacturing teams producing high-end, free-standing and fitted bespoke furniture.

Salary: Dependent on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

The position will involve developing our clients initial concepts through to final production and manufacture, to produce highly accurate and technical manufacturing and production drawings to a very high standard.

• Design bespoke fitted and free-standing furniture (upholstery and joinery).
• Produce and design 2D/3D furniture models.
• Produce detailed, technical working production drawings and packs for manufacturing noting all details for all departments involved in the manufacturing cycle.
• Conduct site surveys.
• Liaise with clients.
• Order materials.
• Calculate material requirements, costs, and prepare quotations.
• Manage and co-ordinate projects from enquiry through to installation.
• Liaise with internal production teams.
• Work to agreed deadlines.

Skill Requirements

We are looking for someone who has a strong level of understanding of bespoke furniture.

• Previous experience working as a Furniture Designer or CAD Designer, with a good understanding of upholstery and/or fitted joinery manufacturing.
• A strong technical background within furniture design, ideally with bespoke work.
• Must have experience in Solid Works and/or Rhinoceros 3D.
• A solid understanding of upholstery and/or fitted joinery manufacturing processes and materials.
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge and experience of bespoke luxury furniture production.
• Problem solving skills and proven experience to solve technical challenges.
• A broad knowledge of furniture construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English.
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Full UK driving license desirable.