Junior Yacht Exterior Designer

RWD; Beaulieu; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare and dental

Life insurance

Pension

Discretionary bonus

Annual salary review

Training and development

Job summary

RWD is seeking an outstanding Junior Exterior Designer to join our award-winning yacht design studio. Under the guidance of our senior designers, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow and immerse yourself in the world of exceptional yacht design.

Assisting across all stages of the design process—from 2D/3D work to CAD and visualization—you'll bring a solid design foundation, a willingness to learn, and a collaborative, detail-driven attitude.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Master’s level degree preferably in Yacht, Automotive or Product design.
• 1 year of yacht design experience is required.
• Strong eye for form and surface treatment.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Rhino, Photoshop, InDesign and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team across all stages of the design process, contributing to a wide range of projects and deliverables.
• Communicate initial design ideas and concepts through hand sketches and other visual techniques.
• Develop designs in 2D AutoCAD, supporting technical development and producing accurate drawings.
• Use Photoshop to develop and communicate design intent, including exterior profile development and colour general arrangements.
• Create and refine detailed 3D Rhino models to support the design process and produce high-quality visualisations.
• Assist in preparing and delivering client presentations, ensuring concepts are communicated clearly.
• Manage workload and priorities to meet project deadlines, keeping the team updated on progress.
• Stay current with industry trends and software developments.

Skills

1 year yacht design experience

Adaptable

Collaborative

Passionate designer

Education

Bachelor/Master in Yacht, Automotive or Product design

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Photoshop

InDesign

hand sketching

KeyShot

Job description

RWD is searching for an outstanding Junior Exterior Designer to join our award-winning yacht design studio.

Bringing passion, enthusiasm and a strong creative foundation, our Junior Designers support project teams across the studio. This is an exciting entry-level role at RWD, where, under the guidance of our senior designers, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, grow and immerse yourself in the world of exceptional yacht design.

Assisting across all stages of the design process – from creative 2D and 3D work to CAD and visualisation – you'll bring a solid design foundation, a willingness to learn, and a natural dedication to excellence. A keen eye for detail is essential, as is an openness to feedback and a collaborative, positive attitude. In return, you'll be part of a supportive studio culture that invests in your development, giving you room to build your skills and shape your career in design.

HOW YOU'LL HELP SHAPE OUR PROJECTS

• Support the design team across all stages of the design process, contributing to a wide range of projects and deliverables
• Communicate initial design ideas and concepts through hand sketches and other visual techniques
• Develop designs in 2D AutoCAD, supporting technical development and producing accurate drawings
• Use Photoshop to develop and communicate design intent, including painted exterior profile development, visual manipulations, and colour general arrangements (GAs)
• Create and refine detailed 3D Rhino models to support the design process and produce high-quality visualisations
• Assist in preparing and delivering professional client presentations, ensuring design concepts are communicated clearly and effectively
• Manage your workload and priorities to meet project deadlines, keeping the team updated on progress throughout
• Show initiative and self-motivation by staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies and relevant software developments

THE SKILLS YOU’LL BRING

• Graduate or Master's level degree, preferably in Yacht, Automotive or Product design
• 1 year of yacht design experience
• Good understanding of form and surface treatment
• Working knowledge of key design tools: AutoCAD, Rhino, Photoshop, InDesign, hand sketching, KeyShot, or other visualisation software
• An adaptable, collaborative approach
• Passionate designer with a strong appetite to learn
• Required, Eligible to work in the UK

BENEFITS & FLEXIBILITY

• Flexible working with core collaboration hours
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, together with Studio closure over Christmas
• Fully subsidised private healthcare and dental
• Life insurance
• Pension
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Annual salary review
• Training and development opportunities to support continued professional growth