FURNITURE & LIGHTING DESIGNER

FRD Ltd is a leading maker for the international design community based in Wimborne St Giles, Dorset. We are a team of craftspeople, designers and engineers working in non-ferrous and ferrous materials to produce sculptural installations, bespoke furniture & lighting and entire product ranges.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Furniture & Lighting Designer with a minimum of 5 years experience to work on-site at our purpose built workshop and design studio in Wimborne St Giles, Dorset.

We are keen to hear from applicants with a desire to work on challenging projects to the highest standards. In return, you will have the opportunity to work with a successful company on innovative projects as well as important commissions.

The Furniture & Lighting Designer will be able to

• Interpret a client brief and specifications

• Communicate confidently with customers, clients and internal team members

• Organised, with the ability to juggle multiple projects

• Ensure all work reflects the requirement for design excellence and technical quality

• Enthusiastic about technical detail and capable of absorbing complex information

• Keen to build strong working relationships

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend client and internal design and sales meetings

• Interpret client requests, draw and present concepts

• Identify and apply best practice guidance and product knowledge

• Produce clear and accurate lighting and furniture designs and proposals within required time scales

• Liaise with workshop team to produce sample textures and finishes

• Assist the estimator by creating component drawings for subcontract quoting

• Maintain filing system relating to estimating, entering new enquiries etc

• Support marketing with drawings, photography and layout

• Provide backup to technical designer developing concepts to engineering drawings

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent communicator, with exceptional organisational skills

• Strong written, verbal, numeracy and multi-tasking skills

• Ability to work independently, under pressure and to use own initiative to prioritise own work-load

• Project Coordination

• Timeline Management

• Experience in organising meetings, managing documentation and communicating with team members

• Proficient in Sketch up, Solidworks and rendering packages, as well as CIM, Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Commute to Wimborne St. Giles, Dorset

• Valid driver's license

• Authorised to work in United Kingdom

WHAT WE OFFER

• Casual dress

• On-site parking

WHY WORK WITH US?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a very ambitious and forward-thinking company. FRD have collaborated with incredible international brands; from interior designers to architects, artists to stately homes. We are proud of the great working relationships we have developed and have become a trusted partner to many; with clients returning to us for multiple commissions.

As Furniture & Lighting Designer you will have the opportunity to be part of a team which believes great design and traditional techniques still matter. We value attention to detail, and we take genuine pride in our work and the people who contribute to our company.

Please apply with a CV and covering letter to FRANCISR@FRDLTD.CO.UK