Junior Furniture Designer/CAD Draughtsman / Technical Designer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Vacancy for a Junior Furniture Designer/CAD Draughtsman at William Garvey Ltd
We are a well-established company of 30 furniture designers and makers based near Honiton, Devon. We manufacture bespoke furniture for high end residential projects in the UK and abroad. An exciting opportunity has come up for a Furniture Designer/CAD Draughtsman to join the existing team.
Experience requirements:
· Qualification in Furniture Design/Manufacture to HND or Degree level or similar
· Good knowledge of AutoCAD or Solidworks for producing working drawings
· A good understanding of furniture production methods and materials
· Experience of making furniture would be advantageous
Main areas of responsibility would include:
· Client liaison
· Design Development
· Site surveys
· Researching and integrating fittings.
· The production of presentation and working drawings to the highest standards.
· Briefing makers and regular visits to workshop to ensure work is being made as intended.
Salary negotiable dependant on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £19,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Furniture Designer/CAD Draughtsman / Technical Designer roles across William Garvey Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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