At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning designs for furniture in education and commercial spaces.
- Company: Leading design-focused furniture manufacturer with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, pension, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Opportunity to shadow the Head of Design and manage exciting projects.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in design with clear progression to management.
- Qualifications: Strong design skills and experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42500 £ per year.
Our client is a design-led contract furniture manufacturer, renowned for producing high-quality furniture for the workplace, education and commercial sectors. Due to the planned retirement of their Head of Design in 2028, they are seeking an ambitious Designer with the potential to progress into the Design Manager role.
Career Progression
- Your development will follow a structured pathway (subject to performance):
- Work closely with and shadow the current Head of Design.
- Step into the Acting Design Manager role with ongoing support before taking full responsibility.
You'll produce accurate production drawings and technical documentation for bespoke and batch-manufactured furniture, primarily tabletops with some metalwork components. Creating accurate Works Order documentation using Excel. Space planning and 3D visualisations.
Software
The company uses AutoCAD and SolidWorks; has strong technical and practical design skills; can manage multiple projects effectively.
Salary and Benefits
- £45,000 - £55,000 as Designer / Design Manager Designate.
- Further salary increase of £10,000 - £20,000 upon appointment as Design Manager.
- Performance-related Senior Management bonus scheme.
- Company pension and mobile phone.
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
Design Manager - Education in City of London employer: Careers In Design (Recruitment) Ltd
As a design-led contract furniture manufacturer, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters creativity and innovation in the education sector. With a clear pathway for career progression, employees benefit from hands-on mentorship from the current Head of Design, competitive salaries, and a supportive culture that values professional growth. Located in a vibrant area, the company also provides attractive benefits including a performance-related bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance, and a strong pension plan, making it an ideal place for ambitious designers to thrive.
Contact Details:
Careers In Design (Recruitment) Ltd Recruitment Team
