Head of Design/ Design Manager in City of London

Head of Design/ Design Manager in City of London

City of London Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Careers In Design (Recruitment) Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create stunning designs and technical documentation for bespoke furniture projects.
  • Company: Leading design-focused furniture manufacturer with a commitment to quality.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, pension, and generous holiday allowance.
  • Other info: Structured career progression with mentorship from the current Head of Design.
  • Why this job: Join a creative team and grow into a leadership role in design.
  • Qualifications: Strong design skills and experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ 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: £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.

Head of Design/ Design Manager in City of London employer: Careers In Design (Recruitment) Ltd

As a leading design-led contract furniture manufacturer, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters creativity and innovation. With a clear pathway for career progression, employees can expect to grow alongside experienced leaders in the industry while enjoying competitive salaries, performance-related bonuses, and generous holiday allowances. The collaborative culture and commitment to high-quality design make this an ideal workplace for ambitious designers looking to make a meaningful impact.

Careers In Design (Recruitment) Ltd

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We think you need these skills to ace Head of Design/ Design Manager in City of London

Design Skills
Technical Documentation
Production Drawings
Excel
Space Planning
3D Visualisations
AutoCAD