Lead Cabinetry Designer — Bespoke Joinery & SolidWorks

Size Group Limited; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto enrolment to company pension (opt

Private medical insurance

20 days annual leave

Travel expenses for site-based staff

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

Smith and Brown Cabinetmakers, part of Size Group, is looking for an experienced Lead Designer to join our growing design team. You will deliver detailed technical drawings and lead the technical design development for bespoke joinery and furniture projects across the UK.

Working with renowned architects and interior designers, you will mentor junior designers, ensure drawings meet our standards, and manage site surveys, templating, and project programmes to deliver high‑quality, on‑time

Qualifications

• 5+ years' draughting experience in the super-prime residential joinery sector.
• Minimum 5 years' experience of using SolidWorks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Strong knowledge of materials including timber, veneer, glass, metal, upholstery and specialist finishes.
• Ability to produce drawings for approval, manufacture and installation to agreed programme.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be highly self-motivated, organised and deadline driven.

Responsibilities

• Produce highly detailed and accurate technical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Lead the technical design development of bespoke joinery and furniture projects from concept through to manufacture and installation.
• Support and mentor junior design team members, ensuring drawings meet company standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and interfacing trades to ensure seamless project integration.
• Monitor project programmes and communicate any design deviations that may impact cost, quality, or delivery.
• Apply extensive knowledge of materials, finishes, and manufacturing processes throughout the design process.
• Order, manage, and track material samples and finishes as required.
• Attend and lead meetings with designers, contractors, and project stakeholders to progress project delivery.
• Ensure all drawings issued for construction are accurate, commercially aware, and ready for manufacture.

Skills

Draughting

Microsoft Office

Timber & finishes knowledge

Communication skills

Project coordination

Self-motivated & deadline driven

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Smith and Brown Cabinetmakers, part of Size Group, is looking for an experienced Lead Designer to join our growing design team. You will deliver detailed technical drawings and lead the technical design development for bespoke joinery and furniture projects across the UK.

Working with renowned architects and interior designers, you will mentor junior designers, ensure drawings meet our standards, and manage site surveys, templating, and project programmes to deliver high‑quality, on‑time