Designer – Bespoke Joinery & Woodwork

Mitchell Maguire Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mitchell Maguire Limited in Leeds is seeking a Designer – Bespoke Joinery & Woodwork to manage the full design process for bespoke joinery projects and furniture commissions.

You will produce detailed technical drawings from customer briefs and architectural plans, collaborating with clients, suppliers and internal teams to ensure designs are practical and producible across 2D/3D CAD workflows. This is an office-based role in Leeds.

Qualifications

• Design experience within the woodworking/joinery sector.
• Retail fit-out project experience is advantageous.
• Experience from tools (joiner/machinist) is beneficial.
• AutoCAD experience, 2D or 3D.
• Organised with good attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving license.
• Computer literate (MS Office).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good team player who can also work independently.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed technical and manufacturing drawings from customer briefs, architectural drawings and project specifications.
• Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams to develop practical and commercially viable design solutions.
• Manage projects from initial concept through to manufacture, ensuring designs meet customer requirements and production capabilities.
• Liaise with production and operational teams to resolve technical queries and ensure successful delivery.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, drawings and specifications while providing technical support throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Joinery design experience

AutoCAD

2D/3D CAD proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Full UK driving license

Microsoft Office

Team player

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Tools

AutoCAD (2D/3D)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Designer – Bespoke Joinery & Woodwork

Job Title: Designer – Bespoke Joinery & Woodwork

Job reference Number: 503212-7852-26166

Industry Sector: Designer, Design Manager, Design Engineer, CAD Technician, AutoCAD, Joinery, Bespoke, Woodwork, Interior Fit-Out, Commercial Interiors, Shop fitting, Retail Fit-Out, Office Fit-Out, Workspace Interiors, Furniture Manufacturing, Bespoke Furniture, Timber Products, Cabinet Making, Reception Desks, Feature Joinery, Manufacturing, Interior Construction, Design & Build

Office Based: Leeds

Remuneration: £40,000 – £45,000neg

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

The role of Designer – Bespoke Joinery & Woodwork includes:

• Designer position dealing with a range of bespoke joinery and woodwork projects, including furniture and interior fit-out
• Producing detailed technical and manufacturing drawings from customer briefs, architectural drawings and project specifications
• Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams to develop practical and commercially viable design solutions
• Managing projects from initial concept through to manufacture, ensuring designs meet customer requirements and production capabilities
• Liaising with production and operational teams to resolve technical queries and ensure the successful delivery of projects
• Maintaining accurate project documentation, drawings and specifications whilst providing technical support throughout the project lifecycle

The ideal applicant will be a Designer – Bespoke Joinery & Woodwork with

• Must have Design experience within the Woodworking or Joinery sector
• Highly advantageous to have previous experience on retail fit-out projects
• Would be beneficial to come from the tools (joiner / machinist etc.)
• Ideally have AutoCAD experience, open to 2D or 3D
• Organised with good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Full UK driving license
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Good team player who also works well individually