Furniture Designer in Chessington, Greater London

Furniture Designer / CAD Technician

Location: South West London / Surrey

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Office Based)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Furniture Designer / CAD Technician to join an established specialist in high-end bespoke furniture design and manufacturing, based in South West London / Surrey.

Our client specialises in producing luxury freestanding and fitted furniture, with in-house production and manufacturing facilities. They are looking for a technically skilled designer with a strong understanding of furniture construction, materials and manufacturing processes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing initial client concepts through to detailed technical drawings and production, ensuring designs are practical, accurate and suitable for manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design high-end bespoke fitted and freestanding furniture, including upholstery and joinery.
• Develop initial design concepts into detailed 2D and 3D furniture models.
• Produce accurate technical drawings, manufacturing details and comprehensive production packs for workshop teams.
• Ensure all drawings include the necessary specifications, materials and construction details for manufacture.
• Conduct site surveys and take accurate measurements.
• Liaise directly with clients to understand design requirements and project specifications.
• Calculate material quantities, costs and prepare quotations.
• Coordinate material orders and liaise with suppliers.
• Work closely with internal manufacturing, production and installation teams.
• Manage and coordinate projects from initial enquiry through to manufacturing and installation.
• Resolve technical design challenges and ensure projects are delivered to agreed deadlines.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience working as a Furniture Designer, CAD Technician, Technical Designer or Design Engineer within bespoke furniture or joinery.
• Strong technical understanding of high-end bespoke furniture, including fitted joinery and/or upholstered furniture.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and/or Rhino (Rhinoceros 3D) is essential.
• Experience producing detailed manufacturing and production drawings.
• Good understanding of furniture construction techniques, materials, hardware and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with luxury furniture, bespoke joinery or high-end residential interiors.
• Ability to develop design concepts into practical, manufacturable solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work directly with clients, suppliers and workshop teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving license desirable.