Cabinet Design Architect / Designer

About the role

Castville Solutions is hiring a Cabinet Design Architect/Designer who turns client requirements and architectural drawings into precise, manufacturable cabinet designs. The role bridges sales, engineering and production, ensuring designs are aesthetically sound, structurally viable and optimised for CNC manufacturing while meeting material and tolerance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop cabinet and millwork designs from client briefs, architectural drawings or interior design concepts (kitchens, wardrobes, wall units, commercial fit-outs)
• Prepare 2D/3D renderings and mood boards, conduct or review site measurements, and advise clients on materials, finishes, hardware and feasibility within budget
• Produce shop drawings, cut lists and cabinet schedules in CAD software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Mozart Software, PolyBoard or similar)
• Ensure designs meet the company's tolerance standards for MDF and plywood, specify joinery and fasteners, and generate CNC-ready nesting files or hand off specifications to CNC programmers
• Work with production and quality control teams, review prototypes and update designs based on production feedback
• Maintain a library of standard modules and templates, and support sales, costing and estimation teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience in cabinet/furniture design, millwork or joinery; CNC manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong understanding of wood-based panels (MDF, plywood, particleboard) and their tolerances
• Excellent spatial reasoning, attention to detail and ability to read architectural and interior design drawings

Required skills

• Proficiency in CAD software; cabinet-specific design software strongly preferred
• Client-facing communication and collaboration across design, sales and shop-floor teams