CAD Designer Jobs

16/06/2026

Furniture Designer, Surrey, to £37k, V04300. Our client is a highly regarded designer and manufacturer of bespoke, handcrafted furniture and joinery, creating exceptional pieces for both private residential and commercial interiors across London and South-East England. Working closely with architects, interior designers and discerning private clients, they deliver beautifully crafted, made-to-order furniture and joinery solutions, from initial consultation through to design, manufacture and installation. Their portfolio includes luxury kitchens, wardrobes, studies, bedroom furniture, tables, chairs, cabinetry and bespoke joinery for high-end interiors. They are now seeking an experienced and detail-focused Furniture & Joinery Draftsperson to join their talented team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for fine craftsmanship and technical precision to work on prestigious bespoke projects within a collaborative and creative environment. They are open to the role being either part-time or full-time. Based in the office and working closely with the Workshop Manager and Project Manager, you will be responsible for producing accurate technical drawings for client approval and workshop production, ensuring every detail is translated into exceptional finished pieces. A full driving licence and access to a car will be needed as the offices and workshop are not easily accessible via public transport.

With previous experience within high-end joinery, bespoke furniture manufacturing or technical drafting you’ll have proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to produce accurate manufacturing drawings (SketchUp and the ability to create 3D renders would be helpful but not essential). You’ll possess excellent attention to detail and be able to manage multiple deadlines effectively. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients will also be a requirement.

Salary is £33,000 to £37,000 DOE plus pension scheme, 20 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, free on-site parking, flexibility to work either full-time or part-time (salary pro-rata). If this job opening sounds of interest, please call Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your CV / Portfolio to [email protected]. You can also apply via our website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1565

Our client is a highly regarded designer and manufacturer of bespoke, handcrafted furniture and joinery, creating exceptional pieces for both private residential and commercial interiors across London and the South-East. Working closely with architects, interior designers and discerning private clie...

16/06/2026

Check out our latest blog post - Interview Questions Design Candidates Struggle With Most. Design interviews are not only about design skills and project experience, but also about testing candidates’ problem-solving skills and creative thinking. Many interviewers use hypothetical scenarios or real-world problems to see how candidates think and approach problems. This helps the employer to see how the candidate can think on their feet and use design principles in a practical way.

Preparation is therefore the key to successfully navigating these interviews. It also helps if you have a good understanding of the company’s culture and design philosophy going into the interview. Candidates should research the organisation to tailor their responses and show how they would contribute to the team. If a candidate can match their personal design ethos with that of the company, they could then be the ideal candidate for the role. Read more about it here: www.careersindesign.com/blog/interview-questions-design-candidates-struggle-with-most

Design interviews are not only about design skills and project experience, but also about testing candidates’ problem-solving skills and creative thinking. Many interviewers use hypothetical scenarios or real-world problems to see how candidates think and approach problems. This helps the employer...

03/06/2026

Product Designer, East Yorkshire, to £32k, V04297. Join the creative team at our client’s Northern Design Office designing fun and engaging products for the play and leisure industries across the UK, and internationally. Their products can be found in schools, public parks, swimming pools, soft play centres, theme parks, museums and more. You will be taking designs from initial concept through 3D development to production ready drawings and installation documentation. Using SolidWorks, you will be producing 3D assembly modelling, technical drawings, instruction creation and data management. This is a great opportunity to be part of a lively, and fast-paced environment, working on a broad range of projects for their own ranges and industry leading companies around the world.

The Product Designer will need strong software, sketching and visual communication skills as well as being a confident communicator. They are looking for a commercially aware, self-motivated and organised creative thinker with good problem-solving skills. You’ll be technically minded and able to use Solid Edge / SolidWorks, KeyShot, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Salary is £26,000 to £32,000 DOE plus company pension, 24 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), health & wellbeing programme, company events, free parking. To find out more and apply please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details or simply forward your CV / Portfolio to [email protected]. You can also apply via our website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1562

02/06/2026

Furniture Designer, Hertfordshire, to £55k, V04299. This bespoke furniture and architectural joinery company design, manufacture and install high-end made-to-measure furniture and joinery for luxury residential interiors, commercial projects and one-off commissions. Projects are delivered from concept through to technical design, workshop production and installation. The Technical Designer will be responsible for producing accurate and detailed working drawings for bespoke furniture and joinery projects. The role involves interpreting architects' and interior designers’ concepts and developing them into clear technical drawings suitable for manufacture and installation.

This is a key technical role requiring strong CAD skills, attention to detail, a good understanding of joinery construction and the ability to manage multiple projects at different stages. This is an opportunity to work on a varied range of high-end bespoke furniture and joinery projects in a role within a respected company with an established reputation for quality and a well-equipped workshop environment combining modern technology with traditional craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities are to: Produce detailed working drawings from architects' and interior designers’ concepts; Prepare clear and accurate technical drawings for the in-house manufacturing team; Generate and maintain production schedules, cutting lists and related technical information; Carry out site surveys to obtain accurate measurements and project information; Coordinate with workshop staff to ensure designs are practical, buildable and efficient to manufacture; Manage workload across multiple projects, prioritising tasks according to deadlines and production requirements.

With 4+ years’ experience in high-end bespoke joinery / furniture design you’ll have strong proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar CAD software and proven experience producing detailed CAD drawings for manufacture. You’ll need a good understanding of bespoke joinery, cabinetry, furniture construction and materials plus the ability to interpret architects’ drawings, interior design concepts and site information. You’ll also need to be practical, solution-orientated, organised and able to manage competing priorities.

Salary is £45,000 to £55,000 DOE plus Employer Pension, Annual Bonus (5-10%) and Flexible Working. If this job opening sounds of interest, please call Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details, or simply forward your CV / Portfolio to [email protected]. You can also apply via our website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1563

This bespoke furniture and architectural joinery company design, manufacture and install high-end made-to-measure furniture and joinery for luxury residential interiors, commercial projects and one-off commissions. Projects are delivered from concept through to technical design, workshop production....

28/05/2026

Product Designer, East Yorkshire, to £32k, V04297. Join the creative team at our client’s Northern Design Office designing fun and engaging products for the play and leisure industries across the UK, and internationally. Their products can be found in schools, public parks, swimming pools, soft play centres, theme parks, museums and more. You will be taking designs from initial concept through 3D development to production ready drawings and installation documentation. Using SolidWorks, you will be producing 3D assembly modelling, technical drawings, instruction creation and data management. This is a great opportunity to be part of a lively, and fast-paced environment, working on a broad range of projects for their own ranges and industry leading companies around the world.

The Product Designer will need strong software, sketching and visual communication skills as well as being a confident communicator. They are looking for a commercially aware, self-motivated and organised creative thinker with good problem-solving skills. You’ll be technically minded and able to use Solid Edge / SolidWorks, KeyShot, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Salary is £26,000 to £32,000 DOE plus company pension, 24 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), health & wellbeing programme, company events, free parking. To find out more and apply please contact Pippa Baker on 01920 486125 for further details or simply forward your CV / Portfolio to [email protected]. You can also apply via our website www.careersindesign.com/design-jobs/1562

Join the creative team at our client’s Northern Design Office designing fun and engaging products for the play and leisure industries across the UK, and internationally. Their products can be found in schools, public parks, swimming pools, soft play centres, theme parks, museums and more. You will...

27/05/2026

Check out our latest blog post - How to overcome your fear of salary negotiations. Many professionals are unsure of how best to negotiate their salary. They may be fantastic at their jobs and deserve that rise, but negotiation brings up emotions like fear of rejection, lack of confidence and self-doubt that can sabotage the process. Most employers however expect you to negotiate and often respect you more for it.

Not negotiating can mean leaving money on the table, not just today, but for future raises and bonuses. So, how to negotiate a salary offer? We look at why negotiating salary can be daunting, how to prepare with confidence and what to say during negotiations to get the pay you deserve. Read more about it here: www.careersindesign.com/blog/how-to-overcome-your-fear-of-salary-negotiations

Many professionals are unsure of how best to negotiate their salary. They may be fantastic at their jobs and deserve that rise, but negotiation brings up emotions like fear of rejection, lack of confidence and self-doubt that can sabotage the process. Most employers however expect you to negotiate a...

15/05/2026

Check out our latest blog post - Top Homeware Designers and Brands for 2026. Interior design trends for this year are currently in the spotlight, with Google searches for ‘burl wood furniture’ soaring by more than 5000% in the past month alone! It’s a sign of the changing homewares sector. The French home decor market alone is worth about 25 billion euros a year.

Consumers are increasingly looking for quality pieces that combine craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. Our latest blog looks at what will define the leading homeware brands in 2026 and features the top designers driving the industry. It also explores the latest interior design trends shaping the collections with practical tips to pick statement pieces. Read more about it here: www.careersindesign.com/blog/top-homeware-designers-and-brands-for-2026

Interior design trends for this year are currently in the spotlight, with Google searches for ‘burl wood furniture’ soaring by more than 5000% in the past month alone! It’s a sign of the changing homewares sector. The French home decor market alone is worth about 25 billion euros a year. Consu...

30/04/2026

Check out our latest blog post ‘How to use retro design stylishly’. Mid-century modern interiors are a fine line between classic style and old-fashioned nostalgia. The style's clean lines and natural shapes will always be popular, but there is a risk of making rooms that feel more like museum exhibits than modern homes. The key is to find a balance between classic pieces and new ones that show how people live today.

We thought we’d ask around to see what the consensus is on how to decorate your home in a mid-century modern style that honours the design principles of the time while still looking modern and liveable. Which furniture pieces to focus on first, how to use colour and materials, and the mistakes that make rooms feel like they're stuck in the past. Read more about it here: www.careersindesign.com/blog/how-to-use-retro-design-stylishly

Mid-century modern interiors are a fine line between classic style and old-fashioned nostalgia. The style's clean lines and natural shapes will always be popular, but there is a risk of making rooms that feel more like museum exhibits than modern homes. The key is to find a balance between classic p...

28/04/2026

Pippa Baker Good News Message. Please check out this message from me. Not the usual vacancy of the week video but one of much more importance. Thanks to all my friends and work mates that have helped me to beat the breast cancer and especially the amazing NHS guys at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage who've been incredible xx

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15/04/2026

Check out our latest blog post ‘How hiring based on skills is becoming more popular’. There is a small, but big change happening in the way businesses hire people. More and more companies are moving away from traditional hiring methods that put a lot of weight on degrees, job titles and years of experience.

Instead, they are using skills-first hiring, which is more practical and open-minded. As sectors change quickly and there aren't enough skilled workers, employers are reevaluating what makes a candidate desirable. Read more about it here: www.careersindesign.com/blog/explore-how-hiring-based-on-skill-is-becoming-more-popular

There is a small, but big change happening in the way businesses hire people. More and more companies are moving away from traditional hiring methods that put a lot of weight on degrees, job titles and years of experience. Instead, they are using skills-first hiring, which is more practical and open...