Furniture Design Assistant

N.E.J. Stevenson Limited; Church Lawford CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British furniture maker is seeking a motivated college leaver for an entry-level position in their design department in Rugby, Warwickshire. You will work closely with experienced designers, using tools like AutoCAD and Pytha to create technical designs for bespoke furniture and joinery. This role offers on-the-job training and guidance from senior team members, alongside the chance to contribute to high-profile projects.

Benefits

On-the-job training in furniture design

Mentoring from senior designers

Competitive Salary for the Industry

Qualifications

• Interest in furniture design, architecture, or related creative disciplines.
• Ability to learn new design software.
• Initiative and the ability to contribute ideas.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced designers to create technical designs for bespoke furniture.
• Use software tools to develop design concepts.
• Participate in training and contribute to projects.

Skills

Interest in furniture design

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Familiarity with design software

Tools

AutoCAD

Pytha

SolidWorks

Job description

NEJ Stevenson is a leading British maker of bespoke fine furniture and architectural joinery, based in Rugby, Warwickshire.

We are proud to be Royal Warrant Holders to His Majesty the King, having first been granted a Royal Warrant in 2003 as Cabinet Makers to Her Majesty the Queen. Our commissions span private residences, contemporary projects, heritage buildings, and royal palaces, including Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated college leaver to join our design department. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity where you will work closely with our experienced designers, learning how to turn creative concepts into detailed technical designs for bespoke furniture and joinery.

You will use industry-standard tools such as AutoCAD, Pytha, and other design software, so an interest in digital design, problem-solving, and precision is essential.

What We’re Looking For

• An interest in furniture design, architecture, or related creative disciplines.
• A natural problem-solver with good attention to detail.
• A “can-do” attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn new design software.
• Initiative and the ability to contribute ideas.
• Some prior exposure to CAD, SolidWorks, is a plus, but not essential.
• Practical experience within the industry, is a plus, but not essential.

Our Commitment

• On-the-job training in furniture design, CAD, and other specialist design programmes.
• Guidance and mentoring from our senior design team.
• The chance to contribute to high-profile bespoke projects.
• Competitive Salary for the Industry