This is a fantastic opportunity to lead, inspire and develop a small team of design professionals, embedding structure and accountability within a business known for its craftsmanship and innovation. With responsibility for people leadership, resource planning and process improvement, this role is ideal for someone ready to leave their mark on a high-performing team in a values-led organisation.
The Opportunity:
As a Design Manager, you’ll play a key role in:
- Driving structure and consistency across the bespoke design function
- Mentoring and coaching a small team of Design Engineers to enhance collaboration and quality
- Planning design resources and balancing project priorities to meet deadlines
- Overseeing quality assurance processes and technical accuracy in designs
- Supporting hands-on design delivery during peak times (approx. 10–20% of your time)
- Your work will directly contribute to the successful delivery of bespoke and standard products, improved team wellbeing, and increased operational efficiency.
We’re looking for someone who can bring:
- Strong technical knowledge of furniture, joinery or manufacturing design
- Experience leading a team in a design or engineering environment
- Proficiency in Fusion 360 (or the ability to adapt quickly)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence to challenge constructively
- Desirable: Experience working with made-to-order or bespoke product lines
The Benefits and Package:
- £45,000 per annum salary
- 34-hour working week
- Supporting working environment
- Subsidised onsite canteen
This exciting Design Manager opportunity is being managed by Consortium Professional Recruitment, a trusted recruitment partner. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV attached.
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