Freelance Senior Technical Designer - SolidWorks

Cavendish Professionals; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Senior Technical Designer to join a creative fabrication and design studio. You will translate initial ideas into technical CAD detail and documentation, collaborating with management, design, and fabrication teams to ensure high-quality delivery on schedule.

You will oversee prototyping, testing, and production across live projects, producing manufacturing information and 3D models, while upholding health, safety, and

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of SolidWorks, CAD, Fusion 360, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with 3D printing and rendering software such as Cinema 4D or KeyShot is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, machining, fabrication, and materials.
• Good understanding of electrical and electronic systems is desirable.
• Ability to interpret, develop, and produce technical packs and documentation from external sources.
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety standards and best practices.
• Awareness of sustainable materials, manufacturing processes, and production methods.
• Strong understanding of design-for-manufacture and practical fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine concepts from initial ideas through to technical detail, CAD development, and presentation.
• Collaborate closely with project management, design, and fabrication teams to optimise processes and ensure high-quality delivery within agreed timescales.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and production across live projects.
• Provide technical project management support throughout all stages of design, development, and manufacture.
• Ensure designs are practical, efficient, cost-effective, and suitable for manufacture and installation.
• Maintain a strong focus on Health & Safety, quality, and sustainable working practices.
• Manage allocated design projects from CAD development and presentation through to final realisation.
• Liaise with design leads, artworkers, project managers, fabricators, and suppliers to ensure technical and creative alignment.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and technical drawings for manufacture.
• Produce accurate technical documentation and manufacturing information.
• Present and communicate design solutions effectively to internal teams, clients, and production partners.
• Conduct site surveys, measurements, and technical assessments where required.
• Support installation activities and provide technical input during on-site delivery.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges throughout the design and production process.
• Mentor and support junior designers and technical staff, contributing to smooth and efficient studio operations.
• Promote and uphold Health & Safety, quality, and sustainability policies across all project activities.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD

Fusion 360

Adobe Creative Suite

3D printing

Rendering software

Design-for-manufacture

Fabrication know-how

Health & Safety

Sustainable materials

Tools

Cinema 4D

KeyShot

Job description

Cavendish Professionals in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Senior Technical Designer to join a creative fabrication and design studio. You will translate initial ideas into technical CAD detail and documentation, collaborating with management, design, and fabrication teams to ensure high-quality delivery on schedule.

You will oversee prototyping, testing, and production across live projects, producing manufacturing information and 3D models, while upholding health, safety, and