Junior Designer

Marine Resources; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Resources in Southampton is seeking a Junior Designer to join their design office, contributing to composites, mechanical, interior and exterior systems on multi-discipline projects.

You will produce detailed 3D models and drawings, collaborate with production teams and external clients, and help deliver complete technical designs for new build vessels under guidance from senior designers. A background in marine design and proficiency in Rhino and AutoCAD are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in marine engineering design, ideally luxury yacht sector, with a relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Project-based design from concept to delivery with production teams.
• Produce detailed 3D models and drawings for in-house and subcontract facilities.
• Deliver designs for vessels, including tooling, composites and mechanical systems.
• Incorporate small craft system elements into master 3D models with Engineering.
• Create and maintain design-led bills of materials for each project.
• Research new equipment, materials, systems and design solutions.
• Collaborate with shop floor to optimize production-led solutions and capture as-built info.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Rhinoceros

AutoCAD

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

BEng/MEng in Marine Design/Engineering

Tools

Rhino 3D

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Junior Designer - Composites / Mechanical / Interior / Exterior

Location: Southampton

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

An established design and manufacturing team is seeking a Junior Designer to join their Design Office. Reporting to the Design Office Manager, the successful candidate will work on project-based designs across a broad spectrum of disciplines, collaborating with external design teams and clients, and delivering the complete technical design for new build projects with direction / support from other team members.

Role & Responsibilities

• Project-based design, working with production and other team members in design colaborating on custom projects from concept to delivery.
• Produce detailed manufacturing 3D models and drawings for in-house and subcontract tooling, composite, and fabrication facilities, working closely with manufacturing teams to maintain a design-for-production approach.
• Deliver original design input in the development of vessels, including tooling, composite, and mechanical systems.
• Incorporate small craft system elements into master 3D models in collaboration with the Engineering Department.
• Create and maintain design-led bills of materials for each project.
• Research new equipment, materials, systems, and design solutions to support development projects.
• Work closely with the shop floor to optimize production-led solutions and capture as-built information.
• Engage specialist skills from other design team members, and mentor and develop junior members of the team.

Required Experience & Skills

• Ideally you will have a Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a marine engineering design role, ideally within the luxury yacht sector, with a BEng / MEng qualification, and preferably some practical operational or manufacturing experience. A portfolio of previous work is advantageous.
• Demonstrable proficiency with 3D parametric CAD and Rhinoceros software, with additional 2D AutoCAD competency.
• Proficient in standard business software such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• High-level knowledge of small power craft construction and design.
• Focused and productive, with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues, external suppliers, shipyards, and clients.
• Experience in carrying out structural calculations for fabricated items and composite engineering, including lift points, covering both initial structural analysis and production engineering.
• Knowledge of the superyacht industry and operational requirements of yacht tenders.

Desirable Experience & Skills

• Ability to hand sketch and 3D model new tender concepts that reflect the style and detailing of sister / partner vessel. A supporting portfolio of previous work is highly desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to technically challenging and high-quality projects within a collaborative and design-led environment.