Contract Development Designer (SolidWorks)

Solid Talent; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Solid Talent is seeking a Contract Development Designer (SolidWorks) to join a 3-person design team in Huddersfield on a 3-month contract. You will turn concepts into production-ready 3D SolidWorks models and multi-material components for global rollouts.

You will work hybrid from Huddersfield, collaborating with project managers and manufacturers, delivering detailed assemblies, joinery and signage, and ensuring successful handovers to production.

Qualifications

• Advanced 3D modelling and assemblies experience.
• Strong understanding of joinery and metalwork for production.
• Experience with retail displays or branded interiors is a plus.
• Ability to deliver production-ready 3D models from concept designs.

Responsibilities

• Engineer detailed 3D SolidWorks models and drawings for prototyping and mass manufacture.
• Develop cost-effective multi-material components focusing on joinery and sheet metal.
• Design interior rollout solutions including reception desks and display fixtures.
• Collaborate with PMs and manufacturers to ensure smooth handovers.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D Modelling

Assemblies

DFM

Joinery

Sheet Metal

Metalwork

Retail Display

POS Design

Commercial Furniture

Interior Fit Out

Signage

Brand Identity

SolidWorks Licence

Tools

SolidWorks Licence

Job description

Contract Development Designer (SolidWorks)

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/08/2026

• Work Experience SolidWorks, Product Development Designer, DFM, Joinery, Metalwork, Sheet Metal, Retail Display, POS Design, Point of Sale, Commercial Furniture, Interior Fit Out, Signage, 3D Modelling, Assemblies, Furniture, Commercial Interiors, Brand Identity
• City West Yorkshire
• Province West Yorkshire
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code HD5

Job Description

Contract Development Designer (SolidWorks) IR35 Status: Out

Contract Term – 3 months

Location – Hybrid based in 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