Technical 3D Designer

Alterd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alterd in East London seeks a Technical 3D Designer to join the studio and workshop hybrid team. You will translate concepts into clear, workable proposals, focusing on joinery and metal fabrication for retail and hospitality spaces.

The role involves producing detailed drawings, creating accurate 3D models, and collaborating with suppliers and fabricators to develop fabrication-ready solutions. A strong eye for design and practical problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce accurate technical drawings for manufacture.
• Experience creating detailed 3D models (SolidWorks or Fusion).
• Comfortable discussing construction methods with manufacturers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed technical and manufacturing drawings.
• Creating accurate 3D models (SolidWorks or Fusion).
• Preparing drawing packs for manufacture for instial costing installation
• Developing joinery, metalwork, signage and specialist fabrication details
• Specifying materials, finishes, fixings and samples/prototypes with the project team
• Carrying out site surveys
• Working with workshop, suppliers and fabricators
• Reviewing prototypes, samples and production methods
• Supporting projects through production and installation (on site during installation)

Skills

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

AutoCAD

Joinery

Metal fabrication

3D modelling

Job description

Technical 3D Designer

Alterd | East London | Full-time

Alterd is a fast growing creative design and production studio specialising in retail spaces, commercial interiors, pop-ups, brand activations, fixtures and bespoke fabrication.

We’re looking for a Technical Designer to join our East London team. It's essential the candidate has a strong understanding of joinery and metal fabrication (retail and hospitality design experience desired)

You’ll sit between our creative, project and production teams, taking concepts (internally and externally) and developing them into clear, considered and workable proposals.

What you’ll be doing

• Producing detailed technical and manufacturing drawings
• Creating accurate 3D models (Solidworks or Fusion)
• Preparing drawing packs for manufacture for instial costing installation
• Developing joinery, metalwork, signage and specialist fabrication details
• Specifying materials, finishes, fixings (working with the project team to develop samples and prototypes,)
• Carrying out site surveys
• Working directly with our workshop, suppliers and specialist fabricators
• Reviewing prototypes, samples and production methods
• Supporting projects through production and installation (being on site during installation)

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who understands how things are made.

You’ll ideally have experience within retail design, interiors, joinery, furniture, exhibitions, events or a similar premium design-and-build environment.

You should be confident producing accurate technical drawings and comfortable discussing construction methods directly with manufacturers, suppliers and contractors.

Experience with SolidWorks, Fusion and AutoCAD essential.

Most importantly, you’ll have a good eye for design, strong attention to detail and a practical approach to problem solving.

Location: East London

Employment: Full-time

Workplace: Studio & workshop based (hybrid)

Salary: Dependent on experience