Furniture CAD Technician

Careers in Design Careers; Westbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in the UK is seeking a Furniture CAD Technician to create detailed designs and assist in furniture production. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of fitted furniture, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD. Opportunities for growth in the role are available. Occasional travel to London is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience in furniture CAD design.
• Proficient in creating technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Experience working within the KBB sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed technical drawings and designs using AutoCAD.
• Facilitate the procurement and production of fitted furniture.
• Liaise with project managers and design teams.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Understanding of fitted furniture

Self-starter mindset

Job description

Our client is an award-winning, growing company with craft at the core of their designs. Each piece is hand-made to order using traditional joinery techniques and the finest materials, ensuring it is built to last a lifetime.

They have created a new role for a Furniture CAD Technician with the potential for the position to develop into much more for the right person. This will have involvement in the finer details of furniture manufacture, detailed drawings, procurement and installation. You will be working on fitted kitchens, tables, dressing rooms and home bars.

Your work as a Furniture CAD Technician will involve :

• Using AutoCAD for technical drawings and design work
• Facilitating the development of sign-off, setting out, procurement and production of furniture
• Liaising with the design team and project managers
• Working with private clients, architects, developers and interior designers
• Occasional travel to the showroom / studio in London and project sites, in order to attend meetings and to carry out site surveys and checks

Skills and Experience needed for the Furniture CAD Technician

• A good understanding of fitted furniture within the KBB sector
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience
• Fluent in 2D AutoCAD

A proactive person with a 'self-starter' at...