Junior Furniture Designer

Kirkdale Studios, is an established and exciting startup focusing on collaborative furniture design. 

Kirkdale Studios has a long networking relationship with designers, architects, hospitality companies and works with approx. 380 EU and UK factories. Our business is B2B sales between our designers and our factories. 

Our products range from standard factory items to made-to-order bespoke products. With every design brief, it's our passion to help our clients  find the products that best suit their brief and it is in this process that our creative approach provides the value in our service.

Our culture reflects our passion for furniture design and interior spaces. Each member of the Kirkdale team has a background in design which allows us to specialise in design & build and furniture collaborations. With plans to put more emphasis on the design function of our business in the coming months, therefore to develop on our strengths we depend on our future team members to share our culture and passion.

Ideal Candidate

Has a passion for design (ideally furniture), innovative with entrepreneurial thinking, who is receptive to feedback and eager to learn the industry of interior and product design. The candidate will show confidence in their knowledge of technical drawings and modelling and be highly motivated to begin their career in design. 

Position

Junior Designer

Job Specification

Create technical drawings, 3D rendering and Space Plans 

Imagery and rendering for Website

Imagery and design for social media

Imagery and rendering for marketing 

Graphics and design for inhouse marketing tools

Website date input 

Social media imagery and design

Requirements

Degree or Masters in Product Design or equivalent 

Strong knowledge In 3D rendering and CAD blocks

Strong knowledge in Rhino, Solid Work or equivalent product design software

Familiar to furniture design and manufacturing

Familiar to manufacturing techniques  

Passion for Design

Strong communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Open to challenges

Eagerness to learn

Package

Competitive salary

1 day Hybrid working 

Attend networking events

Health insurance

Training within the design industry with large networking potentials\

Application Process

Stage 1 - All C.Vs to be sent to kasra@kirkdalestudios.com along with the completed task stated below. 

Stage 2 - Video interview with our Director  

Stage 3 - Success candidate will be provided a start date and welcome package to Kirkdale Studios

Stage 1 - Task 

This stage has been set out to understand the applicants skills and knowledge in modelling and Cad design. 

It will also allow a conversation during Stage 2 and Stage 3 to understand the applicant's thought process during the creation of the drawing and further feedback of this task. 

Selecting 1 table from the below specifications / create and provide  technical drawings, including renders of either of the tables. 

Table A: Specifications

Mod: European Oak

Top thickness: 40mmm

Double D ends

Finish: Stain Black 

Sheen 20%

Edge: Straight edge

Frame: Solid oak battens stained to match, 

With central floor fixing plinth (approx. 500 Diam each)

Glides: none

Additional: With brass laminate plinth detail 

Dimensions (mm): L2700 x W900 x H720 

Thank you for your interest in Kirkdale Studios, we look forward to hearing from you soon