Joinery Designer

Description

• Translate design briefs and intent drawings into high-quality, manufacturable design solutions.
• Attend design team meetings both on-site and off-site.
• Work closely with project management and workshop staff to ensure drawings meet design intent and are suitable for manufacture.
• Track and manage drawings and issued revisions.
• Develop joinery designs and technical construction drawings for client approval and manufacture.
• Work closely with external design teams to ensure design intent and expectations are met.
• Ensure appropriate levels of detail in all drawings at approval, manufacture, and installation stages, including bills of materials and purchase logs.
• Research and incorporate details of third-party items into drawings for seamless integration of appliances, ironmongery, etc.
• Consider health and safety throughout the design and drafting process, ensuring feasibility of installation and end-user use.

Requirements

• Experienced in technical design and development of workshop drawings for high-quality bespoke furniture and joinery.
• Highly motivated and proactive.
• Proficiently use 3D Autodesk Inventor design software (experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D modelling software considered if willing to transfer skills to Inventor).
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor design software (SolidWorks or similar 3D modelling experience acceptable if prepared to transfer skills).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a joinery draughtsman or in a similar role.
• Exceptional knowledge of joinery design and construction, including fabrication and finishing procedures.
• Keen eye for detail and high attention to accuracy.
• Strong technical expertise with the ability to solve problems and work with different materials such as wood, metal, glass, laminates, and veneers.
• Broad understanding of joinery materials, including timber, boards, veneers, laminates, and hardware.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, both internally and client-facing.
• Good understanding of materials, finishes, and current manufacturing techniques and technologies.

Benefits

Rochester, Kent | £17 - £20 per hour (depending on experience)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance