Product design technician and estimator

With a longstanding commitment to British manufacturing, our client creates furniture, lighting, fabrics and wallpapers through collaborations with a network of the finest craftspeople in Britain. Their bespoke projects are borne from a consultative service offered to clients who wish to realise individual commissions that draw on their design expertise. As Design Technician and Estimator you will be part of the creative and design team, responsible for those individual projects to ensure smooth transition from concept to installation. You will also act as the first point of contact with the Sales Operations team, with the focus to provide design, quotations, pricing and technical support. Duties and Responsibilities for the Design Technician and Estimator include: * Working to brief to identify and understand customer needs and maintaining the flow of the project information through to completion * Producing drawings for client approval and ensuring drawings are accurate for manufacture * Working with the Design Manager to create custom and bespoke considerations on new designs * Using SolidWorks and the CAD database to ensure all files are up to date Skills and Experience needed for the Design Technician and Estimator role: * Minimum of 3 years #39; professional experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably lighting and/or furniture * SolidWorks proficiency * Adobe Suite, you will mainly be using lnDesign and Acrobat Pro * A technical and commercial understanding of furniture and lighting construction, materials and techniques for effective manufacture * Strong collaborative skills and be a confident and capable communicator * Able to work to deadlines with strong planning, prioritisation and time management skills * You should possess a keen eye for detail, with an appreciation for the highest quality craftsmanship and materials In return they offer: * A good negotiable salary * Additional days off for Birthdays and Christmas * Pension, Healthcare, Car and Cycle to Work Benefit Schemes