Project Designer – Bespoke Furniture & Joinery
Location: Reading
The Company
Our client is a highly respected UK furniture maker, renowned for working with leading architects and designers on high-end bespoke furniture and joinery projects. They deliver exceptional craftsmanship across workspaces, hospitality, retail and luxury residential environments, alongside an award-winning furniture collection. The team is close-knit, collaborative and passionate about quality, operating from a beautiful rural workshop setting.
The Role
This is a key position within the design team, taking ownership of projects from concept through to installation. You’ll balance hands-on technical design work with project coordination, ensuring smooth delivery across multiple departments.
You will produce drawings, liaise with clients and contractors, and work closely with the workshop to resolve technical challenges and maintain the highest standards of quality throughout the manufacturing process.
This role suits an organised, commercially aware designer who enjoys being fully involved in the lifecycle of bespoke furniture and joinery projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage design projects from initial concept through to installation
* Produce technical drawings and support design development
* Act as the main point of contact for clients, architects and contractors
* Collaborate with craftsmen and production teams to resolve technical queries
* Monitor quality throughout manufacture and ensure design intent is maintained
* Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to keep projects on track
* Support continuous improvement of systems, processes and technologies
About You
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar furniture/joinery design role
* Strong understanding of furniture construction, materials and finishes
* Confident communicator with the ability to manage client relationships
* Practical, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills
* Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple live projects
* Strong IT literacy and openness to new technologies and systems
* A genuine passion for craftsmanship and high-quality bespoke work
What’s on Offer
* Full-time position
* Varied, high-profile projects with leading architects and designers
* Supportive, collaborative team environment
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to play a key role in delivering exceptional bespoke projects