Senior Technical Designer - SolidWorks & CAD

Cavendish Professionals; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals is seeking a Senior Freelance Technical Designer specializing in SolidWorks for a creative fabrication and design studio in the UK. You will develop technical packs, 3D CAD models, and detailed drawings for brand experiences, bespoke installations, and retail environments.

You will collaborate with project management, design, and fabrication teams, oversee prototyping and production, and ensure designs meet safety, quality, and sustainability standards while maintaining

Qualifications

• SolidWorks, CAD, Fusion 360, and Adobe Creative Suite expertise.
• Experience with 3D printing and rendering software like Cinema 4D or KeyShot.
• Understanding 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 across live projects.
• Produce accurate technical documentation and manufacturing information.
• Present design solutions to internal teams, clients, and production partners.
• Mentor junior designers and support studio operations.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD

Fusion 360

Adobe Creative Suite

3D printing

Cinema 4D

KeyShot

Tools

Cinema 4D

KeyShot

Job description

Cavendish Professionals is seeking a Senior Freelance Technical Designer specializing in SolidWorks for a creative fabrication and design studio in the UK. You will develop technical packs, 3D CAD models, and detailed drawings for brand experiences, bespoke installations, and retail environments.

You will collaborate with project management, design, and fabrication teams, oversee prototyping and production, and ensure designs meet safety, quality, and sustainability standards while maintaining