Job Description
ROLE- Furniture Designer
LOCATION- Southampton
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £25,000 - £35,000, dependent on experience
My client is a specialist product designer and manufacturer. They are looking for a Furniture Designer to join their team in Southampton on a permanent basis.
The Furniture Designer will ideally have the following attributes:
* At least 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role
* Interested in developing a career in Furniture / Product Design
* Ideally be Degree / HND / HNC qualified in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design or similar
* Previous work experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment would be beneficial
* Be proficient using 2D and 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite etc.
* Experienced working with metal, wood and extruded materials
* Hands-on technical experience through your course
* Able to work to specific requirements and deadlines
* Excellent attention to detail
* Organised with excellent communication and teamwork skills
The Furniture Designer role will involve:
* Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
* Producing fabrication drawings to bespoke requirements
* Communicating directly with clients to determine requirements
* Liaising with manufacturing providers
* Being involved in final assembly of products
* Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
* Updating 3D models and drawings
* Checking drawings for sign off
* Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.