CAD Design & Project Manager

Solid Talent; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days Holiday Inc. Bank

Company Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

Solid Talent is recruiting a CAD Design & Project Manager in Edinburgh for a bespoke furniture manufacturer. You will produce detailed 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, translating client briefs into production-ready designs for fitted, freestanding and upholstered pieces.

You will coordinate multiple projects from concept to installation, prepare technical specs and cutting lists, and create photorealistic renders to support proposals and approvals.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce detailed 2D/3D drawings for bespoke furniture.
• Experience translating client concepts into production-ready designs.
• Strong knowledge of joinery, materials and DFMA principles.
• Experience with AutoCAD and at least one 3D CAD package (SolidWorks preferred).
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects from concept to installation.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings for bespoke furniture.
• Prepare technical specs, material take-offs, cutting lists and manufacturing information.
• Translate client briefs into practical designs, applying DFMA and joinery knowledge.
• Create photorealistic renders to support client presentations and approvals.
• Coordinate projects from concept through installation, including timelines and milestones.
• Liaise with clients, designers, workshop teams and suppliers to resolve issues.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

SolidWorks

3D CAD modelling

SketchUp

KeyShot

V-Ray

DFMA

Joinery knowledge

Project coordination

Client liaison

Tools

DraftSight

BricsCAD

AutoCAD LT

Inventor

Fusion 360

Onshape

Creo

Rhino 3D

Vectorworks

V-Ray

Job description

Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/08/2026

• Work Experience CAD Design Project Manager, CAD Designer, Project Manager, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Bespoke Furniture, Joinery Designer, Technical Drawing, Manufacturing Information, 2D CAD, 3D CAD, DFMA, Material Take-Offs, Cutting Lists, Photorealistic Renders, Sketch
• City Edinburgh
• Province City of Edinburgh
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code EH20

Job Description

Location – Office based in Edinburgh

Join a bespoke furniture manufacturer specialising in fitted, freestanding and upholstered furniture. Working with interior designers and luxury retail clients, the business delivers high-quality pieces from initial concept and design through to manufacture and installation.

Due to continued growth in demand for bespoke commissions, they’re looking to appoint a CAD Design & Project Manager to strengthen their design team. The role would suit an experienced furniture or joinery designer confident using AutoCAD 2D and, ideally, SolidWorks, to produce detailed technical drawings and manufacturing information for the workshop.

Responsibilities, but are not limited to

• Produce accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks for bespoke fitted, freestanding and upholstered furniture
• Prepare technical specifications, material take-offs, joinery details, cutting lists and manufacturing information for workshop and CNC production
• Translate client briefs, design concepts and hand sketches into practical, production-ready furniture designs, applying knowledge of joinery, construction methods, materials and DFMA principles
• Create photorealistic renders and 3D visualisations using SolidWorks, SketchUp, KeyShot, V-Ray or similar software to support client presentations, design development and approvals
• Coordinate multiple bespoke furniture and joinery projects from concept through to manufacture and installation, including programmes, costs, materials, site surveys and key milestones
• Liaise with clients, interior designers, workshop teams, makers and external suppliers, reviewing CAD drawings and resolving technical or production issues to ensure designs are accurate, buildable and delivered to specification

Experiences required

• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD 2D or a similar 2D CAD package, such as DraftSight, BricsCAD or AutoCAD LT
• Experience with 3D CAD modelling, ideally SolidWorks, or comparable software such as Inventor, Fusion 360, Onshape, Creo or Shapr3D
• Experience producing technical, manufacturing and production drawings, including 3D assemblies, configurations, cutting lists and material take-offs
• Good understanding of furniture construction, joinery, materials, finishes, hardware, DFMA and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with SketchUp, Rhino 3D, Vectorworks, KeyShot, V-Ray, Enscape or similar visualisation software advantageous
• Knowledge of CNC, CAD/CAM and digital production workflows; experience with Cabinet Vision, Microvellum, SWOOD, TopSolid’Wood, PYTHA, PolyBoard, VCarve or Alphacam would be beneficial
• Experience coordinating projects, undertaking site surveys and supporting furniture installation or interior fit-out

Package

• 38.25 Hours P/W
• Monday to Thursday
• 8am to 5pm
• Friday 8am to 1pm
• 45 Minute Break
• 28 Days Holiday Inc. Bank
• Company Pension
• Discretionary Bonus