Yacht Exterior Design Architect & Naval Engineer

Todd Hayes Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Todd Hayes Ltd is seeking a Naval Architect & Exterior Yacht Fitout Designer to join our design team in the UK. You will develop exterior yacht concepts through to production, collaborating with designers, naval architects and project managers.

Based in Wroxham or Southampton, you will produce detailed exterior outfit designs, assemblies and deck layouts, while providing technical information and production support across the build process.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Design, Engineering or related discipline.
• Practical marine industry experience.
• Knowledge of Naval Architecture.
• Understanding of sailing systems including hydraulic rams, furlers and winches.
• Experience designing exterior yacht components and systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed drawings in line with design plans and schedules.
• Use NX 3D CAD to develop a digital twin of yachts for production.
• Maintain technical information relating to exterior outfit and naval architecture.
• Issue design information and liaise with external suppliers and fabricators.
• Undertake surface modelling and GRP tooling design.
• Support project managers with technical information for client decisions.
• Collaborate with Production to resolve design issues and update build methods.
• Maintain design information databases, including drawing issue registers and weight estimates.

Skills

Proven experience in yacht design

Strong 3D parametric modelling

Strong 2D AutoCAD drafting skills

Understanding of mechanical systems

Self-motivated and proactive

Driven, organised and able to meet дед

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Excel competency

Education

Technical degree in Design or Engineering

Tools

NX

AutoCAD

Job description

Todd Hayes Ltd is seeking a Naval Architect & Exterior Yacht Fitout Designer to join our design team in the UK. You will develop exterior yacht concepts through to production, collaborating with designers, naval architects and project managers.

Based in Wroxham or Southampton, you will produce detailed exterior outfit designs, assemblies and deck layouts, while providing technical information and production support across the build process.