Careers With Us
To succeed in creating wonderful environments for our clients and their families to thrive in requires close collaboration between our teams within Guild Anderson as well as our clients and their design teams.
Our personal and friendly approach is important to us, and the results of our collective efforts are bespoke handmade kitchens, pantries, sculleries, and domestic working spaces which help country houses function seamlessly and look magnificent for lifetimes.
As we have grown and matured, we have found our feet and our focus. In more recent years we have attracted the attention of the owners of some of England’s finest country houses, including Castle Hill,
Buscot Park, Fonthill Abbey, Stockton House and Trewithen. Our teams now work in country houses of all sizes, and we are as happy designing into a cottage as we are a castle.
We are always interested in meeting kitchen designers, cabinet makers, project managers, fitters and anyone else who is interested in our work. We’d love to hear from you, even if you’re just curious, please do get in touch.
Our workplace is unique with our head office, design studio and showroom in Tisbury and our own furniture workshop on the Fonthill Estate.
Current Vacancies
Senior Furniture Designer
Tisbury | £30,000 - £60,000
ABOUT US:
We breathe new life into old buildings, and we make the normal special. We do this by designing and making back of house spaces which function brilliantly for modern day life, all while sitting elegantly within their period architectural settings.
Achieving a balance between period personality and modern convenience requires a fresh approach to our craft. It also requires trust. Through empathy, enthusiasm, curiosity, collaborating closely with clients, caring deeply about their project, and communicating clearly, our team creates wonderful kitchens and domestic spaces which will be a joy to live in for a lifetime.
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Furniture Designer to join our team in Tisbury, Wiltshire.
As a Senior Furniture Designer, you will be responsible for meeting prospective clients, understanding their lifestyle needs, establishing a brief for their kitchen or cabinetry, and preparing sketched plans and elevations to present back to them. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in kitchen design and interior architecture, coupled with a good understanding of joinery and the principles of cabinet making. Strong working knowledge of kitchen appliances is also important.
DUTIES:
– Collaborate with clients to understand their design needs and objectives
– Lead and manage design projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
– Develop design concepts which are on brand and present them to clients for approval
– Onboard clients post sale
– Maintain excellent relations with clients and their teams throughout
– Coordinate with architects, interior designers, engineers and contractors to ensure successful execution of design projects
– Undertake clear room surveys, ideally straight into CAD
– Conduct site visits alongside Guild Anderson’s project management team to assess project feasibility and progress
– Oversee the selection of materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, and other design elements
– Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers
SKILLS:
– Proficiency with both pencil and computer, including CAD
– Ability to create accurate and detailed drawings and specifications
– Good working knowledge of cabinetry construction and timber technology
– Excellent and proven kitchen design ability
– Excellent and proven space planning and interior architecture ability
– Excellent project management skills
– Organisation and the ability to track and monitor design changes
– Strong communication and presentation skills with plenty of client facing experience
– Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
– Empathy, and the ability to think through a client’s eyes
If you are a talented Senior Furniture Designer with a passion for creating exceptional kitchens and back of house rooms in country houses , please submit your CV and portfolio of past work.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tisbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Describe the extent of your furniture and joinery knowledge.
- Describe the extent of your kitchen design knowledge.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tisbury
Application deadline: 26/04/2024
Reference ID: SFD003
Posted on 12 April | 2024
APPLY NOWFurniture Maker
Guild Anderson workshop, Hindon | Good rates of pay
We are looking a skilled furniture maker to join our busy workshop in Hindon.
You will have at least one of the following:
- completed a furniture-making or joinery apprenticeship
- completed a furniture-making or furniture design degree
- have at least two years experience in a furniture workshop
You must also be enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude, and site installation experience would be an advantage. Our workshop is modern and well equipped with traditional woodworking machines and CNC equipment.
Site experience an advantage. Driving licence required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent. 8 hour shift Monday to Friday (no weekends)
Benefits: Good rates of pay, depending on experience and ability. Company pension, Cycle to work scheme, On-site parking. We may be able to help with relocation expenses for the right candidate.
Please apply in writing with CV to Stephen Joyce, Guild Anderson, Berwick Hill, Berwick St Leonard, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP3 5SN or email steve@guildanderson.co.uk
Posted on 06 February | 2023
APPLY NOWWe are always on the lookout for dynamic and enthusiastic employees…….
|
Guild Anderson is always happy to hear from talented individuals, regardless of your level of experience. We rate enthusiasm highly, so if you are interested in working in a growing Wiltshire based business, please send your CV and covering letter to hannah@guildanderson.co.uk or by post to Guild Anderson Ltd, 22 Grosvenor Drive, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6GS.
Or please call us on 01747 820449
