Development Designer

Talent Guardian; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile retail projects

Job summary

A design-focused company in Leicester is seeking a designer with SolidWorks experience to join its dynamic technical team. In this role, you will develop and engineer retail environments, collaborate with designers and project teams, produce technical drawings, and support larger projects. The ideal candidate will be proficient in SolidWorks and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile retail projects, with a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proficient SolidWorks user with hands-on experience in a manufacturing, production or agency environment.
• Good understanding of materials and manufacturing methods.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions across multiple projects and brands.
• Produce technical drawings and drawing packs for bespoke designs.
• Support senior designers on larger projects.
• Assist with materials and manufacturing specifications.
• Review prototypes and support assembly and installation teams.
• Carry out site surveys to ensure the approach is fit for purpose from day one.

Skills

SolidWorks

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a designer with hands‑on SolidWorks experience to join a dynamic, design‑led technical team. You will help develop and engineer retail environments, fixtures and displays from concept through to production, turning creative ideas into practical, buildable solutions.

As part of a team of 7 designers, you will have the opportunity to build on your existing skills, grow your technical knowledge and gain exposure to a wide range of projects and brands within a fast‑paced environment.

The role

Working within the technical design team, you will review materials, construction methods and technical challenges to ensure every concept can be delivered successfully in the real world. You will collaborate closely with designers and project teams to ensure creative concepts are accurately developed, specified and ready for manufacture and installation.

• Develop technical solutions across multiple projects and brands
• Produce technical drawings and drawing packs for bespoke designs and multi‑store rollouts
• Support senior designers on larger projects
• Assist with materials and manufacturing specifications
• Review prototypes and support assembly and installation teams
• Carry out site surveys to ensure the approach is fit for purpose from day one

What we are looking for

• Proficient SolidWorks user with hands‑on experience in a manufacturing, production or agency environment
• Good understanding of materials and manufacturing methods
• Practical, proactive and organised with strong problem‑solving ability
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Full UK driving licence

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to work on exciting, high‑profile retail projects