Senior Technical Designer – CAD & Fabrication

Cavendish Professionals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals in London is recruiting an experienced Senior Technical Designer for a fast-paced fabrication and design studio specialising in brand experiences, bespoke installations, and premium retail environments.

You will develop concepts through detailed technical design, produce manufacture-ready drawings, and mentor junior designers while upholding health, safety and sustainable production practices.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in SolidWorks and CAD-based design environments.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling, machining and material selection.
• Experience interpreting and developing technical packs from concepts.
• Health & safety in workshop and installation environments.
• Exposure to sustainable materials and eco-friendly production methods.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and 3D software.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts through to detailed technical design and manufacture-ready drawings.
• Collaborate with design, project management and fabrication teams to ensure technical and creative alignment.
• Produce accurate 3D models and technical drawings for fabrication and production teams.
• Support prototyping, testing and refinement of live projects through to final build.
• Attend site surveys and support installation phases when required.
• Provide technical project support across multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Liaise with internal teams and clients to clearly communicate design intent and technical solutions.
• Support and mentor junior designers within the studio environment.
• Promote best practice in health & safety and sustainable production methods.

Skills

CAD design

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Health & safety awareness

Sustainability awareness

Tools

SolidWorks

Cinema 4D

KeyShot

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Cavendish Professionals in London is recruiting an experienced Senior Technical Designer for a fast-paced fabrication and design studio specialising in brand experiences, bespoke installations, and premium retail environments.

You will develop concepts through detailed technical design, produce manufacture-ready drawings, and mentor junior designers while upholding health, safety and sustainable production practices.