Technical Designer

Cavendish Professionals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals in London is recruiting an experienced Senior Technical Designer for a fast-paced fabrication and design studio specialising in brand experiences, bespoke installations, and premium retail environments.

You will develop concepts through detailed technical design, produce manufacture-ready drawings, and mentor junior designers while upholding health, safety and sustainable production practices.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in SolidWorks and CAD-based design environments.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling, machining and material selection.
• Experience interpreting and developing technical packs from concepts.
• Health & safety in workshop and installation environments.
• Exposure to sustainable materials and eco-friendly production methods.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and 3D software.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts through to detailed technical design and manufacture-ready drawings.
• Collaborate with design, project management and fabrication teams to ensure technical and creative alignment.
• Produce accurate 3D models and technical drawings for fabrication and production teams.
• Support prototyping, testing and refinement of live projects through to final build.
• Attend site surveys and support installation phases when required.
• Provide technical project support across multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Liaise with internal teams and clients to clearly communicate design intent and technical solutions.
• Support and mentor junior designers within the studio environment.
• Promote best practice in health & safety and sustainable production methods.

Skills

CAD design

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Health & safety awareness

Sustainability awareness

Tools

SolidWorks

Cinema 4D

KeyShot

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Technical Designer in London, to join a creative fabrication and design studio specialising in brand experiences, bespoke installations, and high-quality retail and exhibition environments.

The studio delivers design-led projects ranging from one-off experiential pieces through to large-scale commercial fit-outs, combining craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainable production methods.
This is a highly technical and hands-on design role, suited to an individual with strong CAD capability and a solid understanding of fabrication, materials, and real-world manufacturing processes.You will be responsible for developing concepts through to detailed technical design and supporting projects through prototyping, production, and installation stages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop concepts through to detailed technical design, CAD modelling, and manufacture-ready drawing packs
• Collaborate with design, project management, and fabrication teams to ensure technical and creative alignment
• Produce accurate 3D models and technical drawings for fabrication and production teams
• Support prototyping, testing, and refinement of live projects through to final build
• Attend site surveys and support installation phases when required
• Provide technical project support across multiple live projects simultaneously
• Liaise with internal teams and clients to clearly communicate design intent and technical solutions
• Support and mentor junior designers within the studio environment
• Promote best practice in health & safety and sustainable production methods

Skills and Requirements:

• Strong experience in SolidWorks and CAD-based design environments
• Good knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling, machining, and material selection
• Understanding of production workflows within fabrication, exhibition, retail, or experiential environments
• Experience interpreting and developing technical packs from concept or external design sources
• Good understanding of Health & Safety within workshop and installation environments
• Exposure to sustainable materials and environmentally conscious production methods
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and 3D software (Cinema 4D / KeyShot desirable)
• Strong communicator with a proactive, detail-focused approach
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-project studio environment

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.