Senior Technical Designer - SolidWorks, CAD & Fabrication

Cavendish Professionals; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals is seeking a freelance Senior Technical Designer to join a Cambridge-based design studio. The role focuses on creating technical detail, CAD models and documentation for brand experiences, bespoke installations, and commercial environments.

The candidate will work closely with project management, design and fabrication teams to ensure quality and timely delivery, while upholding Health & Safety and sustainable practices across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Technical Designer in fabrication and brand environments.
• Strong CAD/3D modelling and detailed technical drawing skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, materials and assembly considerations.
• Ability to interpret and produce technical packs from external sources.
• Understanding of Health & Safety standards and sustainable practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts to technical detail, CAD development and presentation.
• Collaborate with project management, design and fabrication teams.
• Oversee prototyping, testing and production across live projects.
• Provide technical project management support through design, development and manufacture.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective and install-ready.
• Maintain Health & Safety, quality and sustainability policies.
• Mentor junior designers and support studio operations.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD

Fusion 360

Adobe Creative Suite

3D printing

Cinema 4D

KeyShot

Fabrication

Design for manufacture

Health & Safety

Electrical systems

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

AutoCAD

Cinema 4D

KeyShot

Job description

Cavendish Professionals is seeking a freelance Senior Technical Designer to join a Cambridge-based design studio. The role focuses on creating technical detail, CAD models and documentation for brand experiences, bespoke installations, and commercial environments.

The candidate will work closely with project management, design and fabrication teams to ensure quality and timely delivery, while upholding Health & Safety and sustainable practices across projects.