Senior Technical Designer

As we continue to build a strong pipeline of projects, we are looking for a Senior Technical Designer to support our busy production schedule.

The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of materials, fabrication methods, and manufacturing processes. Working closely with Project Management and the Fabrication team, you will translate creative concepts into practical, buildable solutions and produce detailed technical drawings and 3D models ready for manufacture.

• Minimum of 6 years’ technical design experience within the exhibition, attraction, experiential, theatre, or set building sectors.
• A strong track record demonstrated through CV and portfolio.
• Ability to interpret creative concepts and develop them into practical buildable solutions.
• Knowledge of construction processes and experience of working alongside a workshop team.
• Experience producing manufacture-ready drawings for joinery, CNC, laser cutting, metal fabrication/machining, GRP, 3D printing.
• Proactive and practical approach, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, interacting with various stakeholders including in-house depts, clients and external suppliers.
• Technical ability to investigate new fabrication processes.
• Awareness of electromechanical design principles.
• Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD (e.g. Solidworks, Rhino, AutoCAD or equivalent).
• Must be familiar with MS Office & SharePoint.
• Skills in Adobe CS, Corel or other graphics package would be a bonus.

• Interpreting concept designs/sketches provided by client, breaking elements down to produce fully resolved designs.
• Providing 2D technical drawings & 3D CAD models to both our in-house construction team and outsourced contractors.
• Undertaking site surveys.
• Producing designs compliant with both health and safety and CDM regulations.
• Collaborating closely with the in-house build team to produce designs which work within the parameters of project budget, timescales and aesthetics.
• Liaising closely with structural engineers and other specialist contractors as necessary.
• Sourcing relevant parts, components, specialist materials and researching new processes.
• Providing full list of component parts/materials and machine-ready cutting files.
• Producing project bill of quantities for costing/ordering.
• Maintaining drawings system on file and updating when required.
• Preparing presentations for client approval and supporting manufacture & installation literature as required.
• Assisting with quotations, providing estimates for design time & materials.
• Assisting Project Management with progress/monthly valuations related to design.

• Salary - starting from £39,000.
• Contract type - permanent, full-time (40 hrs per week).
• Location - based in Bristol, UK (no remote working).
• Holiday - 20 days + 8 bank holidays. Up to 5 extra days awarded according to length of service.
• Start date - we’re waiting for the right candidate, but an immediate start is available for someone of the appropriate calibre.

Suitable applicants will only be considered on receipt of a CV demonstrating relevant skills and experience and a portfolio of previous work in PDF format (not sent as a link to social media).

We are unable to send a personal response to every applicant, but will be in touch if your details prove a good match.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.