Kitchen Designer & CAD Technician

Location: Newark
Salary: Competitive, based on experience 28 - 40k

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours a week - 9am to 5pm - Monday to Friday and every alternate Saturday with a day off in the week.

Kitchen Designer & CAD Technician role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Designer & CAD Technician to join our client's high-end kitchen design team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in luxury kitchen design, exceptional CAD skills creating detailed 2D technical drawings and 3D models for luxury bespoke kitchens and a deep understanding of bespoke kitchen projects. This role requires creativity, technical expertise, and the ability to manage projects from concept to completion.

Kitchen Designer & CAD Technician Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design process for bespoke kitchen projects, ensuring high-quality aesthetics and functionality.
• Create detailed technical drawings and 3D renders using CAD software.
• Work closely with clients, architects, and interior designers to develop customized kitchen solutions.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Provide technical support to the manufacturing team, ensuring designs are production-ready.
• Stay updated on the latest kitchen design trends, materials, and finishes.
• Conduct site visits to assess spaces and take accurate measurements.
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to source premium materials and appliances.
• Collaborate with the sales team to present design concepts to clients.
• 2D Drawings: Produce accurate and detailed technical drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, and detailed joinery drawings for manufacture.
• 3D Modelling: Create realistic and precise 3D models of kitchens, cabinetry, and furniture for client presentations and internal design development.
• Software Expertise: Work efficiently with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino 3D, Fusion 360, SketchUp, or similar industry-standard CAD software to develop and refine designs.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Understand construction methods, cabinetry assembly, and high-end finishing techniques to ensure designs are both aesthetically refined and manufacturable.
• Material Understanding: Work with wood, veneers, solid surfaces, stone, and metals, specifying appropriate materials based on design and structural integrity.
• Collaboration: Work closely with designers, clients, project managers, and workshop teams to translate concepts into production-ready drawings.
• Problem-Solving: Identify potential design or manufacturing issues and propose practical solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure precision in measurements, tolerances, and joinery details, maintaining the highest quality standards.

Kitchen Designer & CAD Technician Criteria:

• Proven experience in a similar role within luxury bespoke kitchens, high-end joinery, or furniture design.
• A degree or background in Art, Design, Product Design, Architecture, or Cabinet Making is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in at least one of the following CAD programs: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino 3D, Fusion 360, or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and translate design intent into technical drawings.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, CNC machining, and traditional joinery techniques.
• Experience working with bespoke materials and finishes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a design and manufacturing team.
• A portfolio demonstrating high-quality technical drawings and 3D models.
• Excellent creative design skills.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in luxury kitchen design.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, Fusion 360, or equivalent).
• Experience in high-end kitchen design, manufacturing processes, and materials.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail and high standards of craftsmanship.
• Trend awareness