Technical Project Manager – Experience Design & Fabrication

Formula D; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking design firm in Cape Town is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead complex design projects. Candidates should have a degree in architecture or related fields and 5-10 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Rhino, Grasshopper, and CAD is essential. The role involves overseeing design and build processes while managing teams and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Attractive salary offered with opportunities for international travel and creative collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary

International travel opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience managing custom design/fabrication projects.
• Experience in exhibit build-outs, AV integration, or structural design is a big bonus.
• The ability to keep projects on track within tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and build projects from concept to client handover.
• Manage suppliers across various disciplines including joinery and electronic systems.
• Ensure compliance and safety across all project facets.

Skills

Project management

Technical coordination

Client management

Design/Fabrication knowledge

CAD, Rhino, Grasshopper

Education

Degree in architecture, interior architecture, or industrial design

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

CAD

Job description

Overview

Cape Town | Full-Time | Global Impact Projects

Hey you! Are you the kind of person who thrives on juggling complex design projects, wrangling a world-class team of creatives, and making sure every screw and pixel is in the right place? Then read on. We’re formula D_, and we’re not your average design firm. We’re experience designers on a mission—to design spaces and experiences that spark positive global change. Think immersive science centers, tech-forward museum exhibits, conservation showcases, and next-gen educational play zones—all aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Now we’re looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our Cape Town studio and lead the magic behind the scenes. You’ll coordinate interior architecture, AV tech, interactive experiences, and everything in between, all while keeping a keen eye on timelines, budgets, and quality.

What You’ll Be Owning

• Leading bespoke design + build projects from concept to client handover
• Scoping, scheduling, and keeping everything tight on Monday.com
• Managing suppliers across joinery, metalwork, 3D printing, AV, electronics—you name it
• Making sure client dreams stay realistic (but still dreamy)
• Acting as the glue between creative, technical, and operational teams
• Keeping compliance and safety in check across all touchpoints
• Bringing energy, foresight, and calm to fast-paced international projects

What You’re Bringing

• A degree in architecture, interior architecture, or industrial design
• 5–10 years wrangling custom design/fabrication projects
• Tech-savvy with Rhino, Grasshopper, CAD, and ideally Twinmotion
• Great with specs and shop drawings—and even better with people
• Experience in exhibit build-outs, AV integration, or structural design? Big bonus
• The calm confidence to deliver quality on deadline, without breaking a sweat

Why Join Formula D_?

• You’ll lead award-winning, high-profile projects that change the way people see the world and behave in it
• You’ll have the opportunity to travel internationally and work with clients and creatives from every corner
• You’ll join a team that makes room for fun, values inclusivity, and pushes creative boundaries
• You’ll help shape experiences that inspire action—on climate, education, conservation, and beyond
• And yes, the salary is competitive, the culture is electric, and the coffee is strong. R45-55\'000

Sound like your next adventure? Let’s talk. Apply now and show us what you’re made of. Formula D_ is proudly committed to inclusivity and sustainability. We welcome diverse voices and perspectives—it’s how we build better worlds.