Design Technician

Keenwood Construction; Magherafelt; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive private healthcare

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Job summary

Keenwood Construction seeks an experienced Design Technician to convert design concepts into accurate, manufacture-ready drawings and 3D models for bespoke joinery and interior fit-outs.

You will bridge design information with workshop and site teams, ensuring practical, detailed output and coordination across projects, while exploring AI-assisted tools and new digital workflows to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience producing manufacturing or technical drawings for bespoke joinery, cabinetry, furniture or interior fit-out.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and/or relevant 3D design software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, SketchUp or similar.
• Good understanding of joinery construction, materials, hardware and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications and design information.
• Strong understanding of technical detailing and buildability.
• Minimum of three years' relevant experience within joinery, construction, furniture manufacturing or interior fit-out.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and drawing revisions.
• Practical and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Experience with CNC manufacturing and/or CNC-ready drawing information.
• Experience with advanced 3D modelling or parametric design.
• Knowledge of BIM workflows.
• Experience developing drawing standards, templates or technical processes.
• Experience using AI or other emerging digital design technologies.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate manufacturing and production drawings for bespoke joinery items.
• Develop detailed construction drawings, sections, elevations and component details.
• Interpret architectural drawings, specifications and design information and translate these into practical manufacturing solutions.
• Produce accurate 2D drawings and 3D models for internal coordination and manufacture.
• Develop joinery details with consideration for materials, construction methods, tolerances, hardware and installation requirements.
• Ensure drawings contain sufficient information for the workshop and installation teams to manufacture and install correctly.
• Revise and update drawings in response to internal design, manufacturing and installation requirements.
• Assist with developing standard details, drawing templates and technical processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Integrate AI-assisted design tools and new digital workflows into the design process, continuously improving efficiency and output quality.

Skills

Manufacturing drawings

AutoCAD

3D design

BIM workflows

CNC knowledge

Parametric design

Detailing

Organisation

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

SketchUp

Job description

We are a high-end joinery and interior fit-out company delivering precision craftsmanship, beautiful spaces, and a seamless client experience.

As we continue to grow our in-house design and technical capabilities, we are looking for an experienced Design Technician to join our team.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on taking design information and developing it into accurate, detailed and manufacture-ready drawings for our workshop and project teams.

You will work closely with our internal commercial, production and operations teams to ensure that joinery designs are practical, fully detailed and ready for manufacture and installation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded designer who enjoys solving problems, developing details and seeing their work progress from drawing to finished product.

The Role

As Design Technician, you will be responsible for producing detailed technical and manufacturing information for bespoke joinery and interior fit-out projects.

You will interpret architectural and design information and develop it into clear, accurate drawings and 3D models that can be used by our workshop and site teams.

You will work as an important link between the design information, our internal teams and the workshop, ensuring projects are properly detailed and coordinated before manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Delivery

• Produce accurate manufacturing and production drawings for bespoke joinery items.
• Develop detailed construction drawings, sections, elevations and component details.
• Interpret architectural drawings, specifications and design information and translate these into practical manufacturing solutions.
• Produce accurate 2D drawings and 3D models for internal coordination and manufacture.
• Develop joinery details with consideration for materials, construction methods, tolerances, hardware and installation requirements.
• Ensure drawings contain sufficient information for the workshop and installation teams to manufacture and install correctly.
• Revise and update drawings in response to internal design, manufacturing and installation requirements.
• Assist with developing standard details, drawing templates and technical processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Integrate AI-assisted design tools and new digital workflows into the design process, continuously improving efficiency and output quality.

Coordination

• Work closely with the workshop, production, estimating, commercial and operations teams.
• Discuss technical details and buildability with the workshop to ensure designs are practical and achievable.
• Identify potential manufacturing or installation issues at the design stage and develop suitable solutions.
• Coordinate design information across multiple projects and ensure drawings are issued in line with programme requirements.
• Review information for accuracy, consistency and completeness before it is released for manufacture.
• Maintain organised drawing registers, revisions and project information.

Digital Design & Development

• Use 2D and 3D design software to develop and communicate technical solutions.
• Support the continued development of 3D modelling and digital design processes within the business.
• Explore and utilise new technologies, including AI-assisted design tools, where they can improve productivity, accuracy and workflow.
• Contribute to the development of efficient digital systems, templates and standards for the design function.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure technical drawings and design information are accurate and produced to a consistently high standard.
• Consider relevant regulations, standards, materials and manufacturing requirements when developing details.
• Identify design-related risks and potential issues before manufacture.
• Support the delivery of cost-effective, practical and high-quality technical solutions.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail across all design and drawing work.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Demonstrable experience producing manufacturing or technical drawings for bespoke joinery, cabinetry, furniture, interior fit-out or a related industry.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and/or relevant 3D design software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, SketchUp or similar.
• Good understanding of joinery construction, materials, hardware and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications and design information.
• Strong understanding of technical detailing and buildability.
• Minimum of three years' relevant experience within joinery, construction, furniture manufacturing or interior fit-out.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and drawing revisions.
• Practical and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an internal design and production team.
• Experience with CNC manufacturing and/or CNC-ready drawing information.
• Experience with advanced 3D modelling or parametric design.
• Knowledge of BIM workflows.
• Experience developing drawing standards, templates or technical processes.
• Experience using AI or other emerging digital design technologies.

This role is designed for someone who wants to develop their technical design career within a growing specialist business.

As our in-house design capability develops, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility in areas such as technical design, 3D modelling, digital workflows, design standards and team development.

For the right person, there is a clear pathway to progress into a Senior Design Technician, Technical Designer or Design Manager position as the business and design team grow.

Why Join Us?

Be Part of Our Digital Design Development

Help us develop modern 2D and 3D design processes and explore the practical use of AI and emerging technologies within a specialist joinery environment.

Technical Work That Makes a Difference

Your drawings will go directly from the design process into our workshop and ultimately become high-quality finished joinery.

Work from our refurbished office with ergonomic workstations and convenient on-site parking.

We include comprehensive private healthcare in your benefits package for peace of mind and priority care.

Above statutory allowance because we value work-life balance.

Develop your technical expertise with the opportunity to progress into senior technical and management positions as the business grows.

Hybrid Flexibility

Combine office collaboration with remote working.

High-End Projects

See your designs come to life in bespoke spaces for prestigious clients.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package based on your experience, technical ability and the value you bring to the business.

We are open to applications from experienced Design Technicians as well as technically strong designers looking to take the next step in their career.