Junior Technical Designer

Junior Technical Designer

£24k - £27,500k (DOE)

Mon – Fri working hours

Varied role working with a well-established business

Our client was established in 1982 and are a recognised leader in bespoke retail display and interior solutions. They are people-focused Investors in People Platinum organisation,.

Our client specialises in design and fulfilment of bespoke display and interior solutions for leading brands and retailers, providing a complete end-to-end service.

They are now looking for a Junior Technical Designer to join their team in Oldham.

Skills and abilities of Junior Technical Designer

• An individual with the ability to transform creative retail display and interior concepts into well considered engineered solutions for manufacture, utilising their design software (principally SolidWorks).
• With a background in production of 3D manufacturing specifications, able to discern suitable materials and methods for optimum commercial and environmental impact.
• Skills include material optimisation, production efficiency and design engineering for purpose.
• Ability to detail to full manufacturing specification and provide full documentation control for QC purposes.

Responsibilities

• Technical design output as required, ensuring accurate and consistent fully detailed manufacturing specifications.
• Provide full documentation control and communicate and issue to operations and sales teams.
• Support the estimating process, working closely with the operations team.
• Develop designs to meet criteria of budgets and objectives of the brief.
• Manage workflow, and work within agreed project timelines to meet deadlines.
• Communicate with design team and other stakeholders.
• Research and integrate as appropriate new design, material and industry trends.

The individual

• A self-motivated adaptable individual who thrives on meeting challenges.
• Has a positive nature and is able to work well alone and as a team player.
• A dynamic and diligent individual with a keen eye for detail and passion for design excellence.
• Is motivated by personal development, training and growth within the business.
• Is Confident to call and host meetings internally to ensure seamless delivery of projects.
• Able to raise issues throughout document control process and seek efficient solutions.

Qualifications and experience

• SolidWorks experience and ability is essential.
• Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite knowledge would be beneficial.
• Extensive knowledge of construction techniques and fixing methods.
• Ideally possesses a comprehensive ability and understanding of technical design requirements for bespoke solutions.
• Experience of working with joinery (timber and sheet materials), metal fabrication, finishing, plastics, glass, lighting, graphics, new materials and technologies.

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a new challenge with a fantastic business, please apply now!