Technical Designer

Swan & Maclaren Group; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in experiential design is seeking a Technical Designer to bridge the gap between conceptual design and physical realization. The role involves close collaboration with Project Managers and Senior Designers to ensure high-quality documentation, coordination, and detailing throughout all phases of the project from Schematic Design to Construction Administration.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in exhibition/museum or architectural environments.
• Proficiency in technical drawing and documentation.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Translate design concepts into feasible layouts and drawings.
• Produce detailed drawing packages during Construction Documentation phase.
• Conduct site visits and review technical documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Summary:

As aTechnical Designerspecialising in experiential and exhibition environments, you will serve as a critical bridge between conceptual design and physical realisation. Working closely with Project Managers and Senior Designers, you will support the end-to-end delivery of design intent through precise documentation, coordination, and detailing across all phases—from Schematic Design (SD) through Construction Documentation (CD), and Construction Administration (CA). Your work will ensure that all experiential and exhibition design elements from modular structures and interactive stations to integration of AV hardware and lighting—are technically sound, buildable, and aligned with the project’s creative vision, content needs, and fabrication requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Schematic Design (SD) Phase

• Translate early design concepts into technically feasible layouts and schematic drawings
• Contribute to early value-engineering assessments and identify potential technical risks or grey areas between design and architecture/media scope.

2. Design Development (DD) Phase

• Produce scalable, dimensioned drawings including floor plans, elevations, sections, and exploded diagrams.
• Ensure all technical requirements and drawings from consultants (lighting, HVAC, AV, security, structural) are captured, integrated and coordinated
• Support design feasibility checks to ensure buildability within budget constraints.

3. Construction Documentation (CD) Phase

• Develop comprehensive bid-level drawing packages including detailed plans, elevations, details, and finish specifications.
• Coordinate closely with AV, lighting, structural and fabrication consultants to ensure alignment across all disciplines.
• Assist in internal quality control and drawing reviews before client submission.

4. Construction Administration (CA) Phase

• Review shop drawings, material samples, and prototypes; flag inconsistencies against design intent.
• Conduct site visits to assess installation by the builder/fabricator
• Assist in producing and managing punch lists; verify on-site adjustments for compliance with technical documentation.
• Coordinate as-built documentation.

Qualifications:

• 3–6 years of experience in exhibition/museum, interior, experiential, or architectural environments.
• Proficiency in technical drawing and documentation software (AutoCAD).
• Understanding of fabrication techniques, materials, lighting integration; understanding of media systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate production and installation needs.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills to coordinate across disciplines.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced timelines and iterative design processes.