London, UK
Senior designer
at Cake Industries
Cake Industries is seeking a senior designer to join its team in London.
Cake Industries is a design, engineering, and fabrication company.
We are looking for a senior designer to join our team, leading the design and development of complex and bespoke projects, including staircases, public sculptures, and architectural structures.
In this role, you will take ownership of large-scale projects, collaborating with architects, clients, and fabricators to develop innovative and buildable solutions. With a strong understanding of fabrication techniques and materials, you will integrate design intent with practical manufacturing considerations to ensure the highest quality outcomes.
You will mentor junior designers, uphold rigorous design and production standards, and work closely with project managers and workshop teams to oversee projects from concept to installation.
Full job description here: cakeindustries.co.uk/jobs/
Role:
- you will carry out the design and drawing of a wide range of complex and interesting projects, including staircases, public sculpture and bespoke structures, in conjunction with the design team
- you will have knowledge of fabrication with a range of materials and processes, and experience designing thoughtful and buildable solutions of the highest quality that integrate fabrication requirements with client desires
- you will uphold high standards of production, demonstrating awareness of quality management across varying projects and contexts from structural fabrication to cabinet making
- you will lead the design process for large projects, engaging and collaborating with clients, architects and other designers to coordinate the design
- you will be involved in the management of fabrication of your projects from appointment to completion, working closely with the project director, project manager, the workshop manager and the installation team
- you will liaise with and coordinate suppliers to develop and complete projects
- you will have a positive attitude and enjoy problem solving within a creative and collaborative environment
- you will maintain high standards of health and safety in your work, and plan for successful and safe fabrication and installation
- you will be prepared to mentor younger designers and develop their design skills through a mentored training scheme
- you will report to the director for design and engineering
Essential skills:
- experience and competence as a designer, leading a collaborative process in conjunction with a wide variety of clients and other stakeholders
- experience in 3D design and drawing in Solidworks and Rhino 3D
- knowledge of fabrication and making in a wide range of materials
- excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing
- exemplary time management and an organised and coherent approach to your work
- confidence and competence in using all relevant IT packages
Desirable skills:
- professional recognition of your design skills through an industry recognised professional qualification – for example CIAT or IET
- experience in the use of Grasshopper or visual scripting
- experience with rendering and presentation of design information
- degree level qualification in Architecture, Engineering or related subjects
- experience and skill using digital surveying tools, particularly photogrammetry
- five to six years’ experience in a relevant environment
- CSCS Card and/or formal health and safety training
Please submit your CV and examples of previous work including contact details for two references via the apply for job button below.
Applicants will be selected subject to an interview and skills trial. Cake Industries is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from those who are historically not well represented in the construction industry.