Drafter / Designer in Bespoke Furniture Design

Drafter / Designer in Bespoke Furniture Design – Co. Galway Are you interested in being part of a family-run business with a heritage dating back seven generations to 1796? Our client is synonymous with quality, they embrace tradition while staying at the forefront of innovation. In their 45,000 square foot factory, equipped with modern high-tech machinery, their highly skilled team works together to create masterpieces. To continue their tradition of excellence, they are expanding their technical team. If you’re an experienced drafter/designer in Bespoke Furniture Design eager to delve into 3D technology, especially Solidworks, this opportunity is for you! Join their team in Galway and shape the future of bespoke furniture design, where your skills and passion for innovation will thrive.

Responsibilities:

• Read and understand brief from your project manager and convert them into drawings.
• Communicate effectively with project manager / co-workers to cover all aspects of manufacturing in the design.
• Design and develop 3D models of bespoke furniture products using SolidWorks.
• Create full working production drawing packs and templates, clearly noting all details for manufacturing department (training will be provided).
• Liaise with production floor providing or accepting creative and technical advice where necessary.
• Some site surveys may be required.

Experience/Skills:

• At least 1 year experience in producing detailed drawings of bespoke furniture for manufacture – using SolidWorks / Swood is preferred but not essential – training is provided to all design staff on starting with our client.
• A strong understanding of furniture production methods and materials.
• A proven ability to generate accurate, detailed production drawings / technical drawings.
• A vast range of product knowledge is required, an attitude to learn / research due to the highly bespoke nature of our business.
• Excellent organisational skills to meet timelines and strong attention to detail.
• Methodical approach to design.
• A passion for furniture.