Furniture CAD Technician

Careers in Design; Westbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A bespoke furniture company in the UK is seeking a Furniture CAD Technician to create detailed designs for various furniture projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of fitted furniture, proficiency in AutoCAD, and at least 3 years of experience. This role includes liaising with clients and project managers and may require occasional travel. The position offers a salary between £30k and £35k along with a pension.

Benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience in KBB sector.
• Fluent in 2D AutoCAD.
• Own car and Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Using AutoCAD for technical drawings and design work.
• Facilitating development of sign-off and procurement.
• Liaising with design team and project managers.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Understanding of fitted furniture

Strong time-management skills

Proactive self-starter

Tools

AutoCAD

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' attitude and strong time-management skills
• Own car and Driving Licence

Salary on offer will be between £30k and £35k plus pension.