Contract Furniture Designer

Contract Furniture Designer (Visualise)

IR35 Status: Outside

Hourly: Circa £35 DOE

Contract Term: 6 months

Location: Office based in Nottingham

Join a leading furniture solutions supplier specialising in the hospitality, healthcare, and education sectors. From bespoke seating and tables to cabinetry, they provide comprehensive services from design, space planning, and professional installation-ensuring functional and aesthetic excellence for pubs, hotels, and commercial environments.

Due to a company-wide transition to SOLIDWORKS, our client is currently upskilling their internal design team. They require an experienced Contract Designer with a heavy bias toward SOLIDWORKS Visualise to bridge the gap during this transition. You will be responsible for producing high-quality front-end renders and sketches to maintain project timelines while acting as a technical mentor for the permanent team.

Responsibilities

• Create photorealistic renders using SOLIDWORKS Visualise to support client pitches and project concepts
• Produce initial sketches and design concepts for bespoke hospitality and commercial furniture
• Assist the wider team with production drawings and layouts as they move to a SOLIDWORKS workflow
• Act as a "SOLIDWORKS Champion," supporting and upskilling the current design team through the software transition

Experiences Required

• Expert-level proficiency in SOLIDWORKS Visualise is essential
• Proven experience in Furniture Design (specifically bespoke, contract, or hospitality)
• A strong portfolio demonstrating high-end renders and the ability to communicate complex design ideas effectively
• You are expected to provide your own workstation and SOLIDWORKS license (Note: A spare SOLIDWORKS Visualise license can be provided for the first 3-4 months if required)