Furniture Designer

THE TALENT BRANCH; Esher; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end furniture manufacturer in the Esher area is seeking a Furniture Designer to work in-house. This role involves taking client concepts to production by creating accurate 2D/3D CAD models and detailed technical packs for bespoke furniture. Ideal candidates will have experience in furniture design and manufacturing, and enjoy hands-on collaboration with production teams. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Furniture Designer or CAD Technician.
• Knowledge of bespoke joinery and upholstery processes.
• Experience in producing accurate CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke fitted and freestanding furniture.
• Produce 2D/3D CAD models and technical drawings.
• Collaborate daily with workshop and production teams.

Skills

2D/3D CAD design

Upholstery knowledge

Collaboration skills

Furniture manufacturing understanding

Job description

Furniture Designer (Bespoke Joinery & Upholstery)

Salary: up to £40,000 (depending on experience)

Location: SW London / Surrey area
Full-time, permanent (In-house only Not remote)

We’re recruiting on behalf of an established, high‑end bespoke furniture manufacturer (family‑run) with long‑term, repeat clients and a strong pipeline of work. The business is growing year on year and is looking to add an experienced Furniture Designer / CAD Technician to support continued demand.

This is an in‑house role working closely with the workshop and upholstery and joinery production teams. It will suit an experienced Furniture Designer who understands manufacturing and enjoys hands‑on collaboration, not someone focused purely on design for visuals.

Furniture Designer role

You’ll take client concepts through to manufacture, producing accurate 2D/3D CAD and detailed technical production packs for bespoke joinery and upholstery‑led furniture.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke fitted and freestanding furniture (joinery and/or upholstery)
• Produce 2D/3D CAD models and technical manufacturing drawings (production packs for all departments)
• Collaborate daily with workshop/production te...