Joinery CAD Designer – Commercial Fit-Out
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Surrey, UK
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role:
We are pleased to be working exclusively with a client of ours who are seeking a talented and experienced Joinery CAD Designer to join their dynamic team, specialising in commercial joinery fit-outs. The successful candidate will play a key role in taking projects from concept to production, producing detailed approval and manufacturing drawings, and liaising directly with clients and production teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design high-quality, bespoke commercial joinery solutions.
* Produce accurate client approval drawings for review and sign-off.
* Generate comprehensive manufacturing drawing packs, including all components, hardware, and cutting lists.
* Ensure all designs are production-ready, optimised for efficiency and precision.
* Collaborate with clients, architects, and interior designers to interpret and develop design briefs.
* Work closely with the workshop and project managers to ensure feasibility and accuracy of designs.
* Participate in client meetings and site visits as required.
* Stay up to date with joinery trends, materials, and manufacturing techniques.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience in commercial joinery design, ideally within fit-out or bespoke manufacturing.
* Advanced skills in Autodesk Inventor; knowledge of Woodwork for Inventor is highly desirable.
* Willingness to transition from similar platforms such as SolidWorks and SWOOD if not already using Inventor.
* Strong understanding of joinery materials, fittings, fixings, and appliances.
* Confident in producing technically accurate and visually clear drawings for both client approval and internal manufacture.
* Excellent communication skills, with experience in direct client interaction.
* Background in bespoke joinery manufacturing or installation is highly advantageous.
* Portfolio and manufacturing packs to be presented at interview.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
* A collaborative and skilled team environment.
* Opportunities to work on exciting, high-end commercial projects.
* Career development and training where applicable.
* Flexibility in Hybrid working after initial induction.
To Apply:
Oval Deene Recruitment is working as an exclusive agency with this client and position.
Please submit your CV, a portfolio of relevant work, and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Please contact Tyler Markwell at Oval Deene Recruitment