Sedilia is hiring a junior technical designer to join its team in London.
Since 1998, we have been designing and making exceptional upholstered furniture from our London workshop, producing both our own collection and fully bespoke pieces for leading interior designers and architects in the UK and internationally
With a longstanding reputation for craftsmanship, innovation and specialist expertise, design sits at the heart of everything we do. This Junior Technical Designer role has been created to support and strengthen our growing design team.
This position is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career designer eager to develop practical experience within a specialist furniture design and manufacturing environment. Working closely with senior members of the team, you will gain hands-on exposure to bespoke projects, production processes, technical drawing standards and collection development.
This is a full-time position based at our spacious, light-filled workshop close to Clapham Common in South London.
Responsibilities:
- work closely with the senior furniture designer and workshop team
- support the development of Sedilia’s technical drawing language and standards
- assist with drafting for both the Sedilia Collection and fully bespoke projects
- measure existing pieces and review them against technical drawings
- help organise, update and maintain internal and external manufacturing documents
- keep technical documentation up to date for the sales and marketing team
- take and edit photography and videography of finished pieces and production processes for internal use, client sign-off, and sales and marketing purposes
- assist with collection development and technical updates where required
- support the wider design team with day-to-day studio tasks and project administration
The ideal candidate will have:
- proficiency in Rhino, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
- a qualification in furniture design, product design or a related discipline is advantageous, but not essential for candidates with strong technical ability and relevant experience
- strong interest in furniture, making and technical design
- good technical drawing skills and meticulous attention to detail
- an organised and methodical approach, with a willingness to learn
- the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team
- an interest in upholstery, craftsmanship and manufacturing processes
What the role offers:
- the opportunity to develop strong technical design skills within a specialist furniture studio and workshop
- direct exposure to furniture making, upholstery and workshop processes
- the opportunity to grow within a design-led furniture company
- the chance to learn Sedilia’s distinctive approach to design and making, and to develop a deep understanding of our technical standards, processes and craftsmanship
What matters to us
At Sedilia we care deeply about the quality of what we make. Our work combines thoughtful design with skilled making, and we believe the best results come from careful attention, collaboration, and pride in the finished piece.
What we offer:
- a beautiful and well-equipped workshop
- an inclusive, supportive and highly skilled team environment
- 20 days annual leave plus 3 for Christmas closure
- company pension
- company health insurance scheme
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Sedilia Limited is an equal opportunities employer.
To apply, please send your CV, covering letter & portfolio to jobs@sedilia.com or via the apply for job button below. We look forward to hearing from you.
