Design Technician - Bespoke Joinery & 3D Modeling

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

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.