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Senior Bespoke Joinery Designer
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Senior Bespoke Joinery Designer
Permanent
Salary – Circa £50,000 DOE
Location – Office based in Greater London
Join a high-end, rapidly growing bespoke furniture, cabinetry, and architectural joinery manufacturer. Managing premium projects across both residential and commercial sectors, they operate from a modern, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. By combining advanced HOMAG CNC machinery, beam saws, and edgebanders with cutting-edge CAD software and traditional craftsmanship, they deliver millimetre-perfect results for premium architects, interior designers, and developers across the UK.
They are currently investing heavily in their design, manufacturing, and project management departments. As a result, they’re looking for an ambitious, technically sharp Senior Joinery Designer proficient in SolidWorks (ideally with SWOOD experience) to join them during an exciting period of growth.
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Responsibilities
- Producing detailed manufacturing drawings, workshop drawings, and CNC-ready data using SolidWorks and SWOOD
- Creating accurate 3D models and detailed production assemblies for bespoke furniture and joinery
- Generating precise cutting lists, machining information, and comprehensive production documentation
- Working closely with estimators, project managers, factory managers, and CNC operators to ensure seamless fabrication
- Interpreting architectural drawings and interior design packages, developing practical manufacturing solutions while preserving design intent
- Attending design review meetings, leading technical problem-solving, and supporting projects from initial concept through to installation
- Maintaining strict drawing standards and document control while driving continuous improvement within the design department
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Experiences Required
- Minimum of 3 years of dedicated experience within the bespoke joinery, furniture manufacturing, or cabinet-making industry
- Professional, fluent experience using SolidWorks is essential. Familiarity with SWOOD is a massive advantage
- A strong, practical understanding of bespoke joinery construction, workshop production methods, and materials (MDF, MFC, veneered boards, plywood, laminates, solid timber, and hardware)
- A proven track record of creating manufacturing drawings so clear that joiners and CNC operators can build from them without constant clarification
- Full UK work authorisation and the ability to commute daily to their office
Package
- 45 Hours P/W | Monday to Friday | 8am to 5pm | 28 Days Holiday Inc. Bank | Company Pension Scheme
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