Careers at deVOL

We are looking for a motivated, capable, and friendly individual to join our Product Design team at our Leicestershire office. Ideally, you will have an industrial or product design background.

You will be working closely with our Research & Development team to help develop new kitchen and accessory ranges. The Research & Development team is involved in all aspects of the design and development of new and existing products and accessories.

Your responsibilities will include, but won't be limited to:

• Research (market research, materials, manufacturing processes, suppliers, and manufacturers).
• Development of new and existing products.
• Prototyping.
• Producing CAD drawings (2D & 3D) and information for product documentation.
• Sample ordering, reviewing, and testing.
• Communicating with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Initial production of new products.
• Continued product quality control.
• Product costing and profitability.
• Liaising with other departments.
• General administration.
• Product compliance, certification (UK & US), and Intellectual Property.

We would love you to:

• Have a creative qualification.
• Be able to prioritise and plan your workload.
• Show initiative and be self-motivated.
• Work well in a team and independently.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Be experienced in 2D and 3D CAD (Autocad/Draftsight & Solidworks).
• Have 2 or more years of industry experience (preferable but not essential)
• Have a genuine passion for homeware products and interiors.

We are looking for candidates who are ambitious and keen to have a career in the furniture and homeware-making industry.

In return, we offer a competitive starting salary based on experience, and during your first year, you will receive training in the role and performance appraisals. 

To apply, please submit your CV, portfolio, and a cover letter explaining why you would love to join our team and what makes you the ideal candidate for this role.

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We are looking for someone who is proficient in SolidWorks, experienced in surface modelling, and capable of creating and modifying complex forms. In addition, you should be confident using 2D CAD software such as AutoCAD or DraftSight. The role will involve working closely with the Product Designers in our R&D department to provide CAD support across a wide range of projects, creating new models and adapting existing designs in response to feedback and development requirements. You will also be responsible for producing technical drawings and documentation for manufacturers, suppliers, and internal teams. Occasionally, the role will require you to produce realistic renders and visualisations to support product development or provide website product imagery. While this will not form a major part of the role, an ability to create realistic product renders would be advantageous.

There will also be an opportunity to take ownership of our in-house 3D printing operation. This includes maintaining and troubleshooting 3D printing equipment, managing stocks of printing materials and consumables, scheduling and running prototype prints, and supporting the wider Product Design team with rapid prototyping throughout the product development process. An interest in additive manufacturing and hands-on problem solving would therefore be highly beneficial.

The responsibilities in the role include:

• Producing CAD drawings (2D & 3D) and information for product documentation.
• Communicating with suppliers and manufacturers to make amendments to technical drawings to match adapted manufacturing processes.
• Producing the drawings and technical specifications required for: Product Compliance, Certification (UK & US), and Intellectual Property.
• Issuing production drawings and documentation to our internal production departments
• Producing 3D printed prototypes to assist the development of designs
• Producing realistic render scenes when projects require it to either review a potential design concept or to produce website product visuals.
• Continued product quality control by cross-referencing production samples to technical drawings.

We would love you to:

• Have a degree, HND, HNC or equivalent qualification in Product Design, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Have strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage your workload effectively.
• Be self-motivated, proactive, and able to demonstrate initiative.
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
• Proficient in both 2D and 3D CAD software, including AutoCAD or DraftSight and SolidWorks. Experience with Blender would be advantageous for modelling more complex and sculptural forms but is not essential.
• At least two years industry experience is desirable but not essential.
• Be able to create realistic product renders and visualisations for presentations and product development
• Have experience using KeyShot

We are looking for candidates who are ambitious and keen to have a career in the furniture and homeware making industry.

To apply, please submit a portfolio, your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would love to join our team and what makes you the ideal candidate for this role.

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We are looking for someone with a real passion for design to join our ever-growing, dynamic team of kitchen designers.

deVOL has become synonymous with distinctive style and understated quality; something our designers are taught and become highly skilled in perfecting for every customer.

Your responsibilities will include, but won't be limited to:

• Offering great customer service in the showroom as well as answering and directing telephone enquiries.
• Interpreting customers' room drawings and requirements to create kitchen layouts using Drafsight and quotes using MS Office.
• Leading design meetings in our showroom or via Zoom, working under pressure to ensure customers leave with plans.
• Managing your own base of customers from initial inquiry through to an order being placed.
• Working with our project management team to take a kitchen from design drawings to manufacture and installation.
• Working with all the deVOL designers to keep the quality of design, service, and product impeccable for every customer.

We would love you to:

• Have a creative qualification and passion for furniture or interiors.
• 1-2 years of previous design experience.
• Be excellent at organising and prioritising your time.
• Have minimum GCSE grades (or equivalent) of A-C in English and Maths.
• Have experience working in a customer-facing role.
• Enjoy working with others as part of a team.
• Have a great eye for detail, a flair for design, and a desire to create exceptional work.
• Prior experience of using CAD software.

This is a full-time role that begins with a 1-3 month training period based at our Cotes Mill showroom in Leicestershire, set within 12 acres of meadows and riverbanks just outside Loughborough. Nearby accommodation can be provided if needed.

After the initial training period, the role will transition to our Tysoe Street showroom. This role is office-based and requires a daily presence in our showroom. You will be required to work 1-2 Saturdays a month, with a day taken in lieu.

We offer on-the-job learning and regular progress reviews to support your development and recognise strong performance.

In return, we offer a competitive salary (based on experience) and during your first year you will receive training in the role and performance appraisals. After this we offer annual pay reviews and continued support from the team.

To apply, please submit your CV, portfolio, and a cover letter explaining why you would love to join our team and what makes you the ideal candidate for this role.

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We are looking for someone with a real passion for design and interiors to join our exceptional team of kitchen designers, in an assistant role.

deVOL has become synonymous with a distinctive style and understated quality; something our designers are taught and become highly skilled in perfecting for every customer.

Your job will involve assisting and working alongside our senior designers throughout the kitchen design process, including:

• Drawing up customers' room plans and their requirements to create kitchen layouts, using Draftsight, under the supervision of a Kitchen Designer
• Assisting and being involved in customer design meetings and ongoing design work
• Creating customer kitchen quotations using MS Office. Meeting and greeting customers in the showroom as well as answering and directing telephone enquiries.
• Working with all the deVOL designers to keep the quality of design and service impeccable for every customer.

We would love you to:

• Have a creative qualification or passion related to furniture or interiors.
• Be excellent at organising and prioritising your time.
• Have minimum GCSE grades (or equivalent) of A-C in English and Maths.
• Have experience working in a customer-facing role.
• Have a great eye for detail, a flair for design, and a desire to create exceptional work.
• Prior experience of using CAD software would be beneficial but not essential.

This is a full-time role that begins with a 1-3 month training period based at our Cotes Mill showroom in Leicestershire, set within 12 acres of meadows and riverbanks just outside Loughborough. Nearby accommodation can be provided if needed.

After the initial training period, the role will transition to our Tysoe Street showroom. This role is office-based and requires a daily presence in our showroom. You will be required to work 1-2 Saturdays a month, with a day taken in lieu.

You will receive 22 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), which can increase with length of service and experience

To apply, please submit your CV, a Portfolio and a cover letter explaining why you would love to join our team and what makes you the ideal candidate for this role.

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We are currently looking for a friendly, helpful and organised person to assist with coordinating the day-to-day operations and customer meetings schedule for our London Showrooms.

You will be an integral part of the team and first point of contact for all deVOL customers. You will be joining a team of highly experienced designers and will need to be able to work efficiently to prioritise workload whilst maintaining excellent written and verbal communications with our customers.

The position will involve collaborating with the design team and customers to ensure that expectations are met and are feasible. You will also support the London teams with administrative tasks to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the showrooms. 

The role will include, but is not limited to:

• Coordinating all customer appointments and liaising between the customers and designers
• This includes: talking to customers about the deVOL design process and our products, collecting all relevant design information from the customers and preparing design information packs for designers ahead of meetings
• Meeting and greeting our customers in the showroom and guiding them through the showroom with knowledge of our products and deVOL design process
• Responding to new design and general enquiries via email, over the phone and in the showroom
• Preparing estimated costs for potential design customers
• Assisting with keeping records of customers' enquiries and sales conversions.
• Managing showroom samples and liaising with the deVOL accessories teams regarding new product samples.
• Keeping the showroom, office and kitchen well stocked with necessary supplies and ensuring that the showroom is kept tidy and ready for all customer appointments and walk-ins.

We would love you to have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have minimum GCSE grades (or equivalent) of A-B in English and Maths.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• An eye for detail and a pride in accuracy.
• An open, personable, friendly approach and confidence when meeting customers.
• Any previous customer facing experience would be looked at favourably.
• A willingness to be a team player and get involved in all aspects of the showroom and office to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• An ability to confidently use Microsoft Office and Google alternatives.
• Experience using Autocad or a similar 2D CAD package is a bonus but not essential and training can be provided. 

We offer a competitive salary based on experience and during your first year you will receive training in the role and regular performance appraisals. After this, we offer annual pay reviews and continued support from the team.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would love to join our team and what makes you the ideal candidate for this role.

Apply here