Job Description

Role: Furniture CAD Technician

Location: Bruton, Somerset

Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Excellent salary is negotiable, dependent on experience

About Longpre

Bespoke furniture makers, Longpre, founded in 1990 by master cabinet maker Paul Longpre and designer Helen Moyers, are based in the centre of the historic town of Bruton, Somerset. As bespoke craftspeople, we create the finest free-standing and fitted furniture to individual specification for many of the world's most prestigious residential and commercial addresses. With a client portfolio of internationally acclaimed architectural and design practices, we are privileged to bring to life the most innovative concepts in contemporary furniture design and luxury bespoke interiors.

Longpre is a family-run, people-centred company, with an exceptional team of craftspeople and industry professionals. Alongside our passion for creating beautiful, handmade furniture, lies a strong commitment to creating a progressive organisation - we consider everyone's contribution to be of equal value and regard everyone's opinions to be of equal importance. A core belief is that the business community should take a leading role in securing an ethical and sustainable world for future generations and at Longpre we are determined to play our part.

Role summary

As an exclusive luxury brand, our bespoke projects are high value and strategically complex, spanning the luxury residential, prestigious hospitality and flagship commercial sectors. The design team works within the wider projects team, developing conceptual design drawings into detailed construction drawings. The quality of draughtsmanship must be to the highest standards to reflect the complex bespoke furniture and joinery designs.

In this fast-paced environment, clear written and verbal communication is essential. Meeting our clients' exacting standards and challenging deadlines requires excellent time management skills together with an ability to contribute to the collective capabilities of the design team through a collaborative work ethic.

Key responsibilities

Develop conceptual design drawings into detailed construction drawings using predominantly 2D AutoCAD with some draughting and modelling in 3D SolidWorks and SketchUp.

Work closely with sales, technical and production teams to develop design specifications.

Manage the drawing process working to predetermined milestones to meet production programmes.

Liaise with clients to develop design requirements.

Liaise with suppliers to research specified materials and products.

Ensure drawings adhere to company quality standards and carry out quality checks in preparation for management sign-off.

Prepare technical schedules and maintain accurate data records in accordance with the drawing management process.

Attend site surveys to gather project data.

Participate in regular in-house cross-functional projects meetings.

Identify opportunities to improve process and contribute to the design team's programme of continuous development.

Technical skills

Strong 2D AutoCAD skills; SolidWorks, SketchUp or other 3D draughting/modelling experience advantageous.

Experience of furniture and specialist joinery construction methods.

Working knowledge of materials relevant to the furniture and joinery industry such as: timber, sheet material, hardware, glass, stone, metal.

Personal attributes

A keen appreciation of bespoke craftsmanship within the luxury interiors sector.

Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to quality control personal work projects.

Process orientated, highly organised with expert time management and planning skills.

Flexible work ethic and able to adapt to changing priorities.

Skilful communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent IT, spoken/written English and numeracy skills.

Qualifications and experience

A minimum of 2 years' experience within the furniture, product design or other related sector.

Degree level or equivalent industry qualification in furniture, product design or other related subject.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Why join Longpre

Interesting and varied projects within the international luxury interiors sector.

Great location in the centre of the historic town of Bruton, Somerset with free on-site parking.

Opportunities for professional development.

23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.

Gifted day off for birthday.

Working hours of 8.30am - 5pm Mon - Thurs; 8.30am - 3pm Fri, with flexibility.

Opportunity for overseas travel to some of the world's most prestigious locations.

Company pension scheme.

Employee Assistance Programme, offering health and wellbeing support to employees and immediate family members.

Occupational health checks.

Company social events calendar.

If you are looking for a new challenge and enjoy working in a creative, dynamic environment as a valued member of an innovative and progressive team, we would very much like to hear from you.

For further details, please send your CV and covering letter to careers@longpre.co.uk

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Equal opportunities

Longpre is a family-run, equal opportunities company, welcoming and encouraging applications from candidates from all backgrounds and identities. As a team-focused organisation, we endeavour to create a working environment in which everyone feels valued.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person