Senior Technical Designer – CAD, SolidWorks & Fabrication

Cavendish Professionals; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals seeks a Freelance Senior Technical Designer to join a UK-based creative fabrication and design studio. You will translate concepts into detailed CAD models, develop technical documentation, and support fabrication for varied brand experiences and retail environments.

You will work closely with management and fabrication teams, oversee prototyping and production, and ensure health & safety and sustainability standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of SolidWorks, CAD, Fusion 360, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with 3D printing and rendering software such as Cinema 4D or KeyShot is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, machining, fabrication, and materials.
• Good understanding of electrical and electronic systems is desirable.
• Ability to interpret, develop, and produce technical packs and documentation from external sources.
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety standards and best practices.
• Awareness of sustainable materials, manufacturing processes, and production methods.
• Strong understanding of design-for-manufacture and practical fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine concepts from initial ideas through to technical detail, CAD development, and presentation.
• Collaborate closely with project management, design, and fabrication teams to optimise processes and ensure high-quality delivery within agreed timescales.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and production across live projects.
• Provide technical project management support throughout all stages of design, development, and manufacture.
• Ensure designs are practical, efficient, cost-effective, and suitable for manufacture and installation.
• Maintain a strong focus on Health & Safety, quality, and sustainable working practices.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD

Fusion 360

Adobe Creative Suite

3D printing

Cinema 4D

KeyShot

Fabrication

Materials

Electrical systems

Technical packs

Health & Safety

Sustainable materials

Job description

Cavendish Professionals seeks a Freelance Senior Technical Designer to join a UK-based creative fabrication and design studio. You will translate concepts into detailed CAD models, develop technical documentation, and support fabrication for varied brand experiences and retail environments.

You will work closely with management and fabrication teams, oversee prototyping and production, and ensure health & safety and sustainability standards.