Junior CAD Technician (Fabrication/ Architectural Lighting)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural lighting manufacturer in Shoreditch is seeking a Junior CAD Technician to create high-quality 2D fabrication drawings for bespoke projects. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, with a background in engineering or metalwork. This role offers training, progression, and the chance to work in a creative studio environment on high-profile architectural projects.

Benefits

Training

Progression opportunities

High-profile projects

Creative studio environment

Company benefits

Events

Qualifications

• Strong 2D fabrication drawing skills required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks essential.
• Background in engineering, metalwork, glazing, or construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality 2D fabrication drawings for bespoke architectural lighting.
• Work closely with project managers on technical design and fabrication details.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

2D fabrication drawing skills

Job description

Junior CAD Technician (Fabrication/ Architectural Lighting)

Shoreditch, London

Up to £35,000 + Training + Progression + High-Profile Projects + Creative Studio Environment + Company Benefits + Events

Are you a CAD Technician with strong 2D fabrication drawing skills, looking to join a leading, close-knit design and manufacturing team where your work will feature on high-profile architectural projects across the UK and worldwide, within a fun, social company that offers excellent training and the chance to work on high-end bespoke projects?

Do you want the opportunity to join an innovative, design-led company that specialises in cutting‑edge bespoke lighting solutions, where you'll work in a creative studio environment, develop your technical skills, and progress your career within a growing industry leader?

On offer is a fantastic opening to join a specialist architectural lighting manufacturer based in the heart of Shoreditch. You will be joining a company known for its craftsmanship, technical excellence and involvement in some of the most recognisable landmark projects globally, with full support from a highly skilled production and project management team.

In the role you will work closely with project managers and the production manager to create detailed architectural fabrication drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks. You will provide technical input into the design process, assist with surveys, interpret changes from onsite teams, and help translate complex project requirements into highly accurate manufacturing drawings. You will play a key part in the creative and technical workflow, ensuring high-quality outputs for bespoke lighting installations.

This role would suit a CAD Technician with strong 2D fabrication drawing skills, looking to join a leading, close-knit design and manufacturing team where your work will feature on high-profile architectural projects across the UK and worldwide, within a fun, social company that offers excellent training and the chance to work on high-end bespoke projects.

The Role

Produce high-quality 2D fabrication drawings for bespoke architectural lighting.

Work closely with project managers on technical design, fabrication details and design development.

The Person

• AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience
• Background in engineering, metalwork, glazing, construction or similar
• Based near Shoreditch, London or easily commutable

Reference Number: BBBH2286

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.