Technical Designer

ACIERTA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Acierta in London is seeking an experienced Technical Designer to translate creative concepts into technically viable, production-ready solutions. The role requires hands-on design development for temporary installations, window displays, and bespoke shopfitting projects.

You will produce detailed drawings and 3D models, collaborate with project and production teams, and ensure solutions meet manufacturing needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in technical product development.
• Experience in industrial, production, manufacturing or shopfitting environments.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Degree in Industrial Design Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Translate creative concepts into technically sound and buildable solutions.
• Develop technical solutions, including construction systems, details and specifications for manufacturing.
• Produce detailed technical drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks.
• Prepare clear technical documentation for production and ensure it is interpretable by suppliers and workshops.
• Work closely with Project and Production teams, suppliers and workshops during production and installation.
• Adapt designs to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Contribute to materials and manufacturing process selection and optimization.
• Identify opportunities to improve technical solutions, efficiency and buildability.

Skills

3D modelling

Technical drawing

Product development

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

AutoCAD

SketchUp

MS Office

Job description

Acierta is a global design and production house with offices across Spain, the UK, France, Qatar, and the US, delivering creative, production and installation solutions across Retail and Hospitality. Since 2005, we have combined creativity, technical expertise and operational excellence to deliver projects ranging from large-scale rollouts to bespoke brand activations for leading global brands.

The Role

Location

Hackney, London.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Designer with a strong technical background and a solid understanding of product development and manufacturing processes.

The role focuses on translating creative concepts into technically viable, production-ready solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with Project and Production teams, supporting the technical development and execution of a wide range of projects, including:

• Temporary installations, including pop-ups and showrooms
• Window displays

Key responsibilities

• Translate creative concepts into technically sound and buildable solutions.
• Develop technical solutions, including construction systems, technical details and specifications for industrial and/or artisanal manufacturing.
• Produce detailed technical drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks.
• Prepare clear, accurate technical documentation for production, ensuring it can be effectively interpreted by suppliers and workshops.
• Work closely with Project and Production teams, suppliers and workshops throughout the production and execution process, identifying and resolving technical issues during production and installation.
• Adapt designs and technical solutions to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Contribute to the selection and optimisation of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve technical solutions, efficiency and buildability.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in technical product development.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, with demonstrable experience.
• Good proficiency in Rhinoceros and AutoCAD, with demonstrable experience.
• Experience in an industrial, production, manufacturing, shopfitting or bespoke manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, both industrial and artisanal.
• Experience working closely with production teams or adapting designs for manufacturing.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and SketchUp.
• Proactive, organised and able to manage time and deadlines independently.
• Degree in Industrial Design Engineering and Product Development, Product Design or a related field.