Senior Technical Designer

Model; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,100 - 42,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days + 8 bank holidays

Up to 5 extra days (length of service)

Job summary

Model in Bristol is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to support our production schedule. The candidate will translate creative concepts into practical, buildable solutions and produce detailed technical drawings and 3D models ready for manufacture.

Collaboration with Project Management and Fabrication teams ensures designs meet budget, schedule, and safety standards. The role requires strong experience in exhibition/attraction sectors, deep fabrication knowledge, and proficiency in 2D/3D CAD

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ technical design experience in exhibition/attraction/experiential theatres or set building sectors.
• Strong CV and portfolio demonstrated.
• Ability to translate creative concepts into practical buildable designs.
• Experience producing manufacture-ready drawings for joinery, CNC, laser cutting, metal fabrication/machining, GRP, and 3D printing.
• Proactive, practical approach with strong problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting concept designs and breaking elements down to fully resolved designs.
• Providing 2D technical drawings and 3D CAD models for in-house and contractor use.
• Undertaking site surveys.
• Producing designs compliant with health and safety and CDM regulations.
• Collaborating with the build team to fit project budgets and timescales.
• Liaising with structural engineers and other contractors as needed.
• Sourcing parts, materials, and research into new processes.
• Providing bill of quantities for costing and ordering.
• Maintaining the drawings system and updating when required.
• Preparing client presentations and installation literature.
• Assisting with quotations and estimating design time & materials.
• Supporting progress valuations related to design.

Skills

6 years experience

CV and portfolio

2D/3D CAD

SolidWorks

Rhino

AutoCAD

Fabrication processes

Problem solving

Health & safety

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Adobe CS

Corel

Job description

As we continue to build a strong pipeline of projects, we are looking for a Senior Technical Designer to support our busy production schedule.

The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of materials, fabrication methods, and manufacturing processes. Working closely with Project Management and the Fabrication team, you will translate creative concepts into practical, buildable solutions and produce detailed technical drawings and 3D models ready for manufacture.

Skills & Competencies

• Minimum of 6 years’ technical design experience within the exhibition, attraction, experiential, theatre, or set building sectors.
• A strong track record demonstrated through CV and portfolio.
• Ability to interpret creative concepts and develop them into practical buildable solutions.
• Knowledge of construction processes and experience of working alongside a workshop team.
• Experience producing manufacture-ready drawings for joinery, CNC, laser cutting, metal fabrication/machining, GRP, 3D printing.
• Proactive and practical approach, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, interacting with various stakeholders including in-house depts, clients and external suppliers.
• Technical ability to investigate new fabrication processes.
• Awareness of electromechanical design principles.
• Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD (e.g. Solidworks, Rhino, AutoCAD or equivalent).
• Must be familiar with MS Office & SharePoint.
• Skills in Adobe CS, Corel or other graphics package would be a bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpreting concept designs/sketches provided by client, breaking elements down to produce fully resolved designs.
• Providing 2D technical drawings & 3D CAD models to both our in-house construction team and outsourced contractors.
• Undertaking site surveys.
• Producing designs compliant with both health and safety and CDM regulations.
• Collaborating closely with the in-house build team to produce designs which work within the parameters of project budget, timescales and aesthetics.
• Liaising closely with structural engineers and other specialist contractors as necessary.
• Sourcing relevant parts, components, specialist materials and researching new processes.
• Providing full list of component parts/materials and machine-ready cutting files.
• Producing project bill of quantities for costing/ordering.
• Maintaining drawings system on file and updating when required.
• Preparing presentations for client approval and supporting manufacture & installation literature as required.
• Assisting with quotations, providing estimates for design time & materials.
• Assisting Project Management with progress/monthly valuations related to design.

Contract Details

• Salary - starting from £39,000.
• Contract type - permanent, full-time (40 hrs per week).
• Location - based in Bristol, UK (no remote working).
• Holiday - 20 days + 8 bank holidays. Up to 5 extra days awarded according to length of service.
• Start date - we’re waiting for the right candidate, but an immediate start is available for someone of the appropriate calibre.

Suitable applicants will only be considered on receipt of a CV demonstrating relevant skills and experience and a portfolio of previous work in PDF format (not sent as a link to social media).

We are unable to send a personal response to every applicant, but will be in touch if your details prove a good match.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.