Contract Development Designer (Solidworks)

Solid Talent; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Talent in the UK is seeking a Contract Development Designer (SolidWorks) for a 3‑month hybrid role based near Huddersfield. You will translate concepts into production-ready 3D models and practical engineering solutions for global rollouts.

The role requires advanced SolidWorks modelling, strong joinery and sheet metal knowledge, and the ability to hand over designs to manufacturing partners. You must supply your own CAD workstation and SolidWorks licence.

Qualifications

• Advanced 3D modelling and assembly capabilities in SolidWorks 2024 or newer.
• Strong understanding of joinery and metalwork with proven DFM experience.
• Background in retail displays, commercial furniture, or branded interiors.

Responsibilities

• Engineer detailed 3D SolidWorks models, assemblies and GA drawings ready for prototyping and mass manufacture.
• Develop cost-effective, multi-material components focusing on joinery, sheet metal and signage.
• Design bespoke rollout interior solutions (e.g., reception desks, displays) for global rollouts.
• Liaise with project managers and manufacturing partners to ensure smooth handovers.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D Modelling

DFM

Joinery & Metalwork

Retail interiors

Tools

CAD Workstation

SolidWorks Licence

Job description

Contract Development Designer (SolidWorks) IR35 Status: Out

Contract Term – 3 months

Location – Hybrid, Remote (Huddersfield)

Join an industry leading, international brand implementation agency specialising in large-scale corporate identity rollouts and interior brand transformations. Operating globally, the group manages end-to-end design, project management, signage, and interior fit-outs for world-renowned brands across the automotive, financial, retail, and commercial office sectors (including BMW, JLR, HSBC, and Bupa).

Due to recent project wins, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contract Product Development Designer to join an established 3-person design team.

Acting as the vital link between concept design and pre-manufacture, you will transform initial design concepts into production-ready 3D SolidWorks models and practical engineering solutions for global rollouts.

Responsibilities, but are not limited to

• Engineer detailed 3D SolidWorks models, assemblies, and general arrangement drawings from supplied design concepts ready for prototyping and mass manufacture
  
• Develop cost-effective, multi-material components, focusing heavily on joinery, sheet metalwork, and signage
  
• Design bespoke and rollout interior solutions, including reception desks, barista bars, retail displays, POS units, store aisle end caps, promotional fixtures, and wall panelling
  
• Liaise with internal project managers and external manufacturing partners to resolve technical details and ensure smooth production handovers
  

Experiences required

• Advanced 3D modelling and assembly capabilities (SolidWorks 2024 or newer)
  
• Strong, hands‑on technical understanding of Joinery and Metalwork (sheet metal, box/tube sections) combined with proven DFM experience
  
• Prior background in retail displays, commercial furniture, branded interiors, or POS fixtures
  
• Must supply your own Mobile CAD Workstation and SolidWorks Licence
  

Further information

37.5 Hours P/W | Monday to Friday | 8:30am to 5pm