Furniture Designer / CAD Technician

Origins Design; Esher; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A bespoke furniture company in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented Furniture Designer / CAD Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of bespoke furniture design, experience in CAD software such as SolidWorks and Rhinoceros 3D, and problem-solving skills. You will be responsible for designing both fitted and free-standing furniture, producing detailed technical drawings, and managing projects from concept through to installation. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Strong level of understanding of bespoke furniture.
• Previous experience working as a Furniture Designer or CAD Designer.
• Strong technical background within furniture design.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke fitted and free-standing furniture.
• Produce 2D / 3D furniture models.
• Create detailed technical working production drawings.
• Conduct site surveys and liaise with clients.
• Calculate material requirements and prepare quotations.

Skills

Understanding of bespoke furniture

Experience in SolidWorks

Experience in Rhinoceros 3D

Problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Knowledge of furniture construction

Experience in upholstery and/or fitted joinery

Job description

We are looking for a Furniture Designer / CAD Technician with a flair for design to join our talented team of craftsmen and women at Origins Design. We are an established business specialising in bespoke furniture design and manufacturing. The business is based in SW London / Surrey, where we have in‑house production and manufacturing teams producing high‑end, free‑standing and fitted bespoke furniture.

Salary: Dependent on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

The position will involve developing our clients’ initial concepts through to final production and manufacture, to produce highly accurate and technical manufacturing and production drawings to a very high standard.

• Design bespoke fitted and free‑standing furniture (upholstery and joinery).
• Produce and design 2D / 3D furniture models.
• Produce detailed, technical working production drawings and packs for manufacturing, noting all details for all departments involved in the manufacturing cycle.
• Conduct site surveys.
• Liaise with clients.
• Order materials.
• Calculate material requirements, costs, and prepare quotations.
• Manage and co‑ordinate projects from enquiry through to installation.
• Liaise with internal production teams.
• Work to agreed deadlines.

Skill Requirements

We are looking for someone who has a strong level of understanding of bespoke furniture.

• Previous experience working as a Furniture Designer or CAD Designer, with a good understanding of upholstery and/or fitted joinery manufacturing.
• A strong technical background within furniture design, ideally with bespoke work.
• Must have experience in SolidWorks and/or Rhinoceros 3D.
• A solid understanding of upholstery and/or fitted joinery manufacturing processes and materials.
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge and experience of bespoke luxury furniture production.
• Problem solving skills and proven experience to solve technical challenges.
• A broad knowledge of furniture construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English.
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Full UK driving license desirable.