Retail Development Designer: 3D, DFMA & SolidWorks

Professional Technical Ltd; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Major global and household brands

Ownership of design projects

Career development

POS projects

Job summary

Professional Technical Ltd in Loughborough is seeking a mid-senior Development Designer to translate creative concepts into production-ready designs for retail and manufacturing environments. You will produce 3D models, technical drawings and BOMs, consider materials and fabrication methods, and support transition to first-off production while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes DFMA, detailed drawings, and ownership of multiple projects with attention to budgets,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Development Designer, Technical Designer, Product Designer or similar.
• Experience within retail design, POS, display, experiential or creative manufacturing is essential.
• SolidWorks experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, fabrication and assembly.
• Experience producing detailed technical drawings and manufacturing information.
• Good understanding of design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA).

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts into detailed, practical and production-ready designs.
• Create accurate 3D models, technical drawings, specifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Design with consideration for materials, fabrication methods, assembly, tolerances, strength and manufacturability.
• Support the transition from design development into first-off production and manufacture.
• Review prototypes and production samples, making design improvements where required and ensure designs meet project requirements, budgets, quality standards and deadlines.
• Manage your own projects and prioritise workload across multiple deadlines.
• Collaborate with creative, sales, project management and production teams throughout the development process and provide technical support and guidance during manufacturing and installation where required.

Job description

Professional Technical Ltd in Loughborough is seeking a mid-senior Development Designer to translate creative concepts into production-ready designs for retail and manufacturing environments. You will produce 3D models, technical drawings and BOMs, consider materials and fabrication methods, and support transition to first-off production while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes DFMA, detailed drawings, and ownership of multiple projects with attention to budgets,