Senior Technical Designer - CAD & SolidWorks Fabrication

Cavendish Professionals; Norwich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals is seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Technical Designer to join a creative fabrication and design studio specialising in brand experiences, bespoke installations, retail environments, exhibitions, and commercial fit-outs.

You will develop technical detail from concept through CAD, collaborate with project management, design, and fabrication teams, oversee prototyping and production, and ensure practical, safe, and sustainable manufacturing methods.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Technical Designer in a design- or fabrication-focused studio.
• Ability to interpret, develop, and produce technical packs and documentation.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, machining, fabrication, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine concepts from initial ideas through to technical detail and CAD development.
• Collaborate with project management, design, and fabrication teams to optimise processes.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and production on live projects.
• Provide technical project management support across design, development, and manufacture.
• Ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and suitable for manufacture and installation.
• Maintain focus on Health & Safety, quality, and sustainability.

Skills

Senior-level professional

Health & Safety awareness

Collaboration with cross-functional

Manufacturing knowledge

Sustainable materials awareness

Design-for-manufacture

Brand experience mindset

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Fusion 360

Adobe Creative Suite

Cinema 4D

KeyShot

Job description

Cavendish Professionals is seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Technical Designer to join a creative fabrication and design studio specialising in brand experiences, bespoke installations, retail environments, exhibitions, and commercial fit-outs.

You will develop technical detail from concept through CAD, collaborate with project management, design, and fabrication teams, oversee prototyping and production, and ensure practical, safe, and sustainable manufacturing methods.