Product & Technical Designer

We’re looking for someone who loves the detail.

Full job description

Salary: £35,000-£50,000 per year

Closing Date: Friday 21st August

Life Space Cabins
is a design-led company creating architecturally inspired cabins and bespoke spaces that connect people with nature.

We are looking for someone to become the technical custodian of our products and construction systems. This is far more than a technical drawing role.

It is an opportunity to influence products, manufacturing processes and technical standards while working alongside the whole team to help shape the future direction of the business.

The Product & Technical Designer will lead the technical development of the Life Space Cabins product range whilst supporting the delivery of bespoke architectural commissions.

The successful candidate will take ownership of technical detailing, product refinement, specification and manufacturing information, ensuring our products continue to evolve through continual learning and innovation.

This role sits at the intersection of architecture, product development and manufacturing.

Its purpose is to bridge thoughtful design with practical construction, continually improving quality, efficiency and buildability while supporting the bespoke projects that help drive future innovation.

Product Development

• Own the technical specification of the Life Space Cabins product range.
• Continually refine products through design reviews, workshop feedback and site learning.
• Develop and maintain technical standards, construction details and product libraries.
• Research and evaluate new materials, products and construction systems.
• Drive continuous improvement across product quality, durability, sustainability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop repeatable construction systems suitable for precision manufacture and scalable production.
• Support the development of future products from concept through to production.

Technical Design

• Produce high-quality technical drawing packages for manufacture and construction.
• Prepare UK Building Regulations information and technical documentation.
• Develop technical solutions to complex construction challenges.
• Maintain technical specifications and component schedules.
• Support compliance with UK Building Regulations and relevant British Standards.

Bespoke Architectural Projects

• Support the technical delivery of bespoke architectural commissions.
• Translate design concepts into practical, buildable technical solutions.
• Resolve technical challenges throughout the design process.
• Capture learning from bespoke projects and incorporate improvements into the wider product range.

Manufacturing & Workshop

Working closely with our workshop team, you will:

• Continually improve construction details through practical feedback.
• Refine manufacturing processes.
• Reduce waste and improve production efficiency.
• Support procurement through accurate specifications.
• Develop technical information suitable for CNC manufacturing where appropriate.
• Promote consistency and quality throughout production.

You’ll work closely with:

• Directors
• Workshop Team
• Operations
• Project Management
• External consultants

You’ll help ensure technical excellence is embedded throughout every stage of the business.

• Experience producing construction or manufacturing drawing packages.
• Strong CAD capability (AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Solid Works, Vectorworks or similar).
• Good understanding of UK Building Regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple live projects.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Offsite manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of prefabricated construction.
• Experience producing technical specifications.
• Appreciation of CNC manufacturing and how digital design supports accurate, repeatable production.
• Knowledge of sustainable construction and modern methods of construction.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant British Standards.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Curious.
• Thoughtful.
• Detail-driven.
• Practical.
• Creative.
• Organised.
• Self-motivated.
• Passionate about continual improvement.
• Comfortable taking ownership.
• Interested in both architecture and manufacturing.

Within the first 12 months, success will be measured by your ability to:

• Take ownership of the technical specification of the Life Space product range.
• Improve the quality and consistency of technical information.
• Introduce measurable improvements to construction details and…