Technical Designer

Live Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative production agency in Central London seeks a Technical Designer to transform bold ideas into real-world builds. In this role, you will prepare detailed technical drawings, work collaboratively with a dynamic team, and contribute to innovative projects across various sectors, including events and exhibitions. Enjoy a supportive environment with clear career progression and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Summer BBQs and Christmas parties

Private healthcare

25 days of annual leave

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience as a Technical Designer in an event or production agency.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks for 2D and 3D design.
• Ability to collaborate closely with project managers and creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce highly detailed technical drawings and construction packs.
• Visit sites and survey spaces to solve spatial challenges.
• Ensure work aligns with budgets, timelines, and safety protocols.

Skills

Technical Drawing

3D Design

Creativity

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Experience in Technical Design

Tools

Vectorworks

Job description

Technical Designer

Central London

Salary – DOE

-Clear career progression

-Summer BBQs and Christmas parties alongside celebrations all year round

-Private healthcare

-Opportunity to work in the US for 1 month of year

- 25 days annual leave – an extra day for every year of service

-Close knit team with celebrations throughout the year

-Salary reviews every 6 months

- Flexible work arrangements

Are you a technically-minded creative working in events, interiors, or installations, ready to help shape bold ideas into real-world builds? This company transforms creative concepts into unforgettable physical experiences—think high-end fashion, immersive brand activations, pop-ups, and sculptural installations. Now, there on the lookout for a talentedTechnical Designerto bring ideas to life and work alongside the wider team.

The Company:

This role is for a creative production agency brings ambitious designs to life through expert craftsmanship, technical know-how, and a collaborative mindset. Their projects span retail, fashion, events, interiors, and experiential design.

Each one bespoke, inventive, and built with care. The studio works hand-in-hand with their in-house workshop team, pushing boundaries to craft everything from architectural installations to intricate window displays. Their team thrives on variety, pace, and precision—and they’re looking for someone with the same mindset.

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The Role:

Due to the team growing , they are now looking to add an additional Technical Designer. They need someone to join the team and help shape the look and feel of everything the business brings to life. You will be involved in the below:

• Producing highly detailed technical drawings and construction packs from creative designs
• Using Vectorworks (or similar) to deliver in both 2D and 3D
• Working closely with creatives, project managers, and makers to understand feasibility and build constraints
• Visiting sites, surveying spaces, and solving spatial challenges
• Ensuring all work is aligned with budgets, timelines, and safety protocols
• Acting as a key technical voice in the team, helping guide builds from concept to final install

The Candidate:

In order to be a successful candidate, you must have experience of being a Technical Designer and working in either an exhibition design and build agency, event agency or production agency and used to working on a range of events/ fit outs. Within this 3D Design role. You will be using Vectorworks so you must be proficient at using it. Alongside your experience, you must love the idea of your work becoming a physical build — not just a pretty render.

In return they offer an opportunity to work on exciting projects, fantastic career progression, companywide bonuses, bespoke training for each team member and above all the chance to join a first rate agency where career progression abounds.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: LE15083