Technical Designer

Cavendish Professionals; Whitby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals in Whitby invites an experienced Technical Designer to join a busy workshop working on exclusive super-prime residential and fine furniture projects alongside leading architects and interior designers.

The role focuses on producing detailed technical drawings, coordinating with designers and trades, and ensuring quality from survey through installation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience within super-prime residential joinery and/or fine furniture.
• 5+ years’ SolidWorks experience.
• Strong knowledge of timber, veneer, glass, metal, upholstery and specialist finishes.
• Experience with measured surveys and technical drawing packages.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed technical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Coordinate with designers, contractors and interfacing trades.
• Order and track samples and finishes.
• Carry out site surveys and initial templating.
• Produce drawings for approval, manufacture and installation.
• Work to project programmes and flag any issues affecting costing or delivery.

Skills

Joinery experience

Residential high-end projects

Collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Technical Designer - Joinery/Furniture

Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire

Job Type: Full Time

We are looking for an experienced Technical Designer to join an established workshop in Whitby, working on exclusive super-prime residential and fine furniture projects alongside leading architects and interior designers.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed technical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Coordinate with designers, contractors and interfacing trades.
• Order and track samples and finishes.
• Carry out site surveys and initial templating.
• Produce drawings for approval, manufacture and installation.
• Work to project programmes and flag any issues affecting costing or delivery.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience within super-prime residential joinery and/or fine furniture.
• 5+ years’ SolidWorks experience.
• Strong knowledge of timber, veneer, glass, metal, upholstery and specialist finishes.
• Experience with measured surveys and technical drawing packages.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.

Excellent opportunity to work on high-end residential projects with a growing and supportive team.