Technical Designer - 3D

Live Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency based in London is seeking a Senior Technical 3D Designer to bridge conceptual creativity and physical execution. You will transform ambitious designs into deliverable structures, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience using Vectorworks alongside a robust technical portfolio. The position offers meaningful career progression and a supportive environment in a close-knit, innovative team.

Benefits

Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Breakfast and snacks

Company socials

Pension scheme

Apple MacBook & mobile phone

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Technical Designer in exhibitions or events.
• Strong technical portfolio with detailed drawing packs.
• Experience in construction drawings and meeting safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Translate creative concepts into technical drawings.
• Produce detailed plans and construction drawings.
• Ensure designs meet health & safety standards.

Skills

Technical drawing expertise

Vectorworks proficiency

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tools

Apple MacBook

Vectorworks

Job description

SENIOR TECHNICAL 3D DESIGNER – EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS

LONDON – OFFICE BASED (central )
£45,000 – £55,000 DOE

KEY DETAILS:

• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing annually to 30 days)
• Breakfast, fruit, snacks & barista-quality coffee
• Company socials & cycle-to-work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Apple MacBook & mobile phone provided
• Opportunity to work on global, high-profile projects
• Clear path for growth within a highly creative team

THE COMPANY

This creative agency specialises in producing high-impact environments for events, exhibitions, and branded experiences. They bridge the gap between design and physical reality transforming ambitious creative concepts into buildable, safe, and visually striking real-world structures.

Their work is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and storytelling. Projects are immersive, experience-led, and crafted to connect audiences with brands in memorable ways.

As a company, they nurture talent and champion creative excellence. The team is close-knit, quality-driven, and passionate about delivering standout work for major global brands. This role offers meaningful career progression within a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.

THE ROLE

Within the role as a Technical Designer, you act as the technical backbone of the 3D team, the bridge between conceptual creativity and physical execution. You ensure that ideas are not only visually exciting but feasible, safe, and deliverable.

• Translating creative concepts into accurate technical drawings and design intent packs
• Producing detailed plans, approval packs, RFQ documentation, and construction drawings
• Ensuring all designs meet venue regulations, health & safety standards, and structural requirements
• Working closely with creative teams, project managers, contractors, and suppliers
• Solving construction and feasibility challenges while protecting the original design vision
• Improving workflows and communication with production partners
• Researching new materials, fabricators, and cost-effective build solutions
• Occasional UK & international travel for site surveys and on‑site delivery support
• Advising teams on sustainable material and construction choices

THE CANDIDATE

In order to be a successful candidate, you must have at least 5 years’ experience as a Technical Designer within exhibitions or events. You must have experience of using Vectorworks for this role. Alongside this, you have a strong technical portfolio featuring detailed drawing packs, joinery details & CAD work.

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: LE16323