London, UK
Freelance furniture maker
at Goldfinger
Goldfinger is hiring a freelance furniture maker to join its team in London.
We are looking for multiple experienced freelance furniture makers to join our small but mighty team of fifteen. This role is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual to be part of the design and production team at Goldfinger.
You will be involved in all aspects of our cabinet-making processes, along with our small team of designer makers, and will have the opportunity to engage in our academy and impact programmes to share your skills with future makers!
This role would suit candidates with a passion for high-end design and furniture-making, a creative thinker, who wants to deliver unrivalled quality in every aspect of their work, whilst making an impact within a sustainable, values-led organisation.
Roles and responsibilities
Working alongside our small team of in-house designer makers, you will be involved in a wide range of tasks and projects including:
- making bespoke fine furniture as well as small batch products
- employing the safe use of our workshop machines: table and mitre saws as well as power and hand tools
- reading, drawing and understanding production technical drawings using CAD
- working alongside the workshop team to ensure effective project management from concept to delivery
- maintaining accurate project details with updated developments within our project management and CRM database (Podio)
- helping to maintain a tidy workshop and materials store
- developing supplier relationships and new partnerships for our sustainably-sourced material library
- presenting projects and promoting Goldfinger’s services to clients on and off-site
- possibly being involved in our academy/impact programmes, sharing your skills and experience with budding designers and makers
Person specification
Essential:
- have at least three years of previous experience in a similar role
- familiar with all woodworking tools and machines. Some training will be provided but general competency and an understanding of safe working practices are necessary
- thorough understanding of wood and its material characteristics (mostly hardwood)
- technical knowledge of furniture/product making processes
- veneering and laminating experience
- onsite fitting experience
- CAD experience for costing and technical construction drawings
- ability to manage a varied workload with competing priorities
- strong communication skills
- attention to detail
- confident independent worker as well as a team player across the business, providing support in other areas as and when needed. We have a small team and a collaborative work ethic
Desirable:
- upholstery experience
- line management experience
- sales experience within the design/architecture industries
- shares our passion for contemporary furniture/product design, traditional and modern woodworking techniques
- relationship-builder with good communication and presentation skills, written and oral
To apply
Please submit your application via the apply for job button below including:
- your CV
- your portfolio
- a brief cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification, and including where you heard about the role or a short video introducing yourself and your interest in the role
Reports to: design and production manager
Working pattern: three to five days a week
Salary: freelance: £130-£150 day rate, depending on experience
Start Date: as soon as possible – interviews are arranged as they come in so early applications are advised