Senior Technical Designer - Joinery & Bespoke Furniture

The Selection Partnership Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Long-term career development

Ongoing training and skillsdevelopment

Opportunity to work on diverse, high‑Q

Job summary

The Selection Partnership Ltd is seeking a Senior Technical Designer (Joinery & Bespoke Furniture) based in Leicestershire. You will transform client briefs into production-ready 3D models and technical drawings, focusing on buildability, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Working within a dedicated design team, you will collaborate with production, procurement, and project teams to ensure designs are accurate, feasible, and efficiently delivered on diverse, high-quality projects.

Qualifications

• Strong experience using SolidWorks in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven background in furniture, joinery, shopfitting or bespoke interiors.
• Excellent understanding of joinery construction methods and materials.
• Experience producing detailed technical drawings for manufacture.
• Ability to create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D models and technical drawings in SolidWorks for bespoke furniture and joinery.
• Develop manufacture-ready designs, including full construction detail and assembly solutions.
• Produce and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Work closely with production teams to ensure feasible and efficient manufacture.
• Interpret client briefs and concept designs into practical technical solutions.
• Specify materials, finishes, and components.
• Support procurement with supplier specifications and material selection.
• Maintain drawing standards, revisions and documentation.
• Manage workload across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics NAV)

Job description

Senior Technical Designer (Joinery & Bespoke Furniture) – Leicestershire - £37-47k

Our client is an experienced, successful, and established manufacturer of shopfitting's and bespoke joinery. They design, manufacture and installation of bespoke furniture and joinery, working across sectors including retail, museums, leisure, and commercial interiors.

This is a technical, manufacturing-focused design role, working within a dedicated design team using SolidWorks 3D to develop detailed, production-ready designs.

You will be responsible for taking concepts and client briefs and turning them into fully resolved technical drawings and models, with a strong focus on buildability, materials, and manufacturing processes. Working closely with production, procurement, and project teams, you will play a key role in ensuring designs are practical, accurate, and efficiently delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create detailed 3D models and technical drawings in SolidWorks for bespoke furniture and joinery.


• Develop manufacture-ready designs, including full construction detail and assembly solutions.


• Produce and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs).


• Work closely with production teams to ensure designs are feasible and efficient to manufacture.


• Interpret client briefs and concept designs into practical technical solutions.


• Specify appropriate materials, finishes, and components.


• Support procurement with supplier specifications and material selection.


• Maintain drawing standards, revisions, and documentation.


• Manage workload across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong experience using SolidWorks in a manufacturing environment.


• Proven background in furniture, joinery, shopfitting or bespoke interiors.


• Excellent understanding of joinery construction methods and materials.


• Experience producing detailed technical drawings for manufacture.


• Ability to create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs).


• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Highly Desirable:

• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics NAV).


• Exposure to procurement and supplier coordination.

Projects:

You will work across a wide range of bespoke, high-quality projects including:

• Retail environments.


• Museum & heritage installations.


• Leisure & experience spaces.


• Luxury and premium interiors.


• Commercial environments.

33 days holiday.

Long-term career development in a growing business.

Ongoing training and skills development.

Opportunity to work on diverse, high-quality projects.

Stable, supportive team with excellent staff retention.

You must currently reside in the United Kingdom and hold full right to work. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.