Designer, CAD​/ AutoCAD​/ Mechanical Design, UI​/UX Design

Designer – Retail & Commercial Interiors

Permanent | £25,000 – £35,000
West Midlands | Commutable from Dudley, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Stourbridge & Birmingham

The Opportunity

We’re recruiting a Designer to join a growing manufacturing and fit-out business delivering bespoke retail and commercial environments. This role is ideal for a practical, detail-driven designer who enjoys turning concepts into buildable, real-world solutions.

You’ll work from initial brief through to production-ready design, with a strong focus on spatial layout, fixtures and fittings, and intelligent material selection.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Designing retail and commercial fixtures using Sketch Up (essential)

* Producing accurate technical drawings and layouts using AutoCAD (essential)

* Developing spatial layouts that balance customer experience, practicality and manufacturability

* Designing bespoke fixtures, fittings and furniture solutions

* Selecting materials with consideration for durability, cost and sustainability

* Collaborating with manufacturing, project and installation teams

* Supporting prototyping and resolving design or production challenges

* Managing multiple projects and working to agreed timelines

Software & Tools

* Sketch Up – core design tool (high proficiency required)

* AutoCAD – essential for layouts and technical drawings

* Additional experience with Solid Works, Adobe Photoshop or similar tools is advantageous

About the Business

Our client is a well-established UK manufacturer and fit-out specialist producing high-quality, bespoke interiors for recognisable retail and commercial brands. The business places strong emphasis on practical design, sustainable material choices, and collaboration between design and manufacturing.

What We’re Looking For

* Proven experience as a Designer within retail, shopfitting, or commercial interiors

* Strong working knowledge of Sketch Up and AutoCAD

* Solid understanding of spatial planning and interior layouts

* Experience designing fixtures and fittings for manufacture

* Awareness of sustainable materials and responsible design practices

* Organised, detail-focused and confident communicating with stakeholders

* Willingness to attend site or project meetings when required

What’s on Offer

* Salary of £25,000 – £35,000, depending on experience

* A hands-on design role with real influence on finished projects

* Supportive team environment with exposure to full project life cycles