We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Technical Designer with a strong background in industrial design, product development, and graphic design.
Working closely with Creative, Product Development, and Manufacturing teams, you will transform creative concepts into accurate, production-ready designs while maintaining the original creative vision.
The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, creativity, material knowledge, and exceptional attention to detail to deliver high-quality products across multiple categories.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Design & Development: Translate creative concepts, sketches, and 3D visuals into detailed technical drawings, 2D/3D models, specifications, and manufacturing-ready files.
- Multi-Category Product Development: Develop products across packaging, beauty, promotional gifting, accessories, and retail merchandising.
- Manufacturing Documentation: Produce accurate dielines, artwork, construction details, assembly instructions, and technical specifications for suppliers.
- Prototyping & Quality Control: Review samples, identify technical challenges, recommend improvements, and ensure final products meet design and quality standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with creative teams, product developers, and manufacturers to ensure technical feasibility while maintaining design integrity.
- Materials & Innovation: Explore materials, finishes, and manufacturing techniques, balancing aesthetics, functionality, sustainability, and cost.
- Design Excellence: Maintain high standards across product dimensions, proportions, materials, colours, finishes, and overall execution.
- Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Product Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in technical design, industrial design, or product development, translating creative concepts into manufacturable products.
- Strong proficiency in 2D technical drawing and 3D modelling software, such as SolidWorks, Rhino, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Ability to produce detailed technical drawings, manufacturing specifications, production artwork, and dielines.
- Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, packaging construction, and assembly techniques.
- Experience reviewing prototypes, troubleshooting technical challenges, and refining designs for production.
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong collaboration skills.
Preferred Requirements
- Ideally 3-5+ years of relevant experience in technical design, industrial design, or product development.
- Experience within packaging, beauty, consumer products, fashion accessories, or promotional merchandise.
- Experience working across multiple product categories and manufacturing techniques.
- Previous collaboration with international suppliers and manufacturing partners.
- Advanced knowledge of print production, colour management, decorative finishes, and specialist materials.
- Understanding of sustainable design principles, recyclable materials, and responsible manufacturing practices.
Personal Attributes
- Meticulous, highly organised, and quality-driven.
- Strong creative sensitivity combined with technical precision.
- Proactive problem-solver with a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
- Adaptable and comfortable managing multiple projects and product categories.
- Passionate about craftsmanship, innovation, and bringing exceptional products to life.