Technical Designer - Solidworks

Technical Designer – Retail Design & Build

Near Brighton | 5 days a week onsite pleaseI’m working with this agency — an award-winning design and manufacture business specialising in high-impact retail displays — as they continue to grow their team. Based near Brighton, they create everything from window displays and pop-ups to full retail activations for a range of well-known brands.

They’re now looking for an experienced Technical Designer to join their fast-paced, highly collaborative studio. This is a fully onsite role, five days a week, so it’s a great fit for someone who enjoys being close to production, working hands-on with teams and seeing ideas come to life.

The role

This is a key position within the design team, bridging creative concepts with technical delivery. You’ll take ideas from initial concept through to detailed drawings, ready for manufacture. Translating creative concepts into clear, accurate technical drawings

Producing full production packs with materials, specifications and build methods

Working closely with Project Managers and Production teams to bring designs to life

Preparing drawings for CNC and other machinery

Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery

Contributing to a wide range of projects — from luxury retail to high street, including window displays, pop-ups and shop fits

What they’re looking for5+ years’ experience in a similar technical or retail design role

Strong background in retail, experiential or event design

Excellent technical drawing skills with a solid understanding of materials and manufacturing processes

Confident working from concept through to production

Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with production teams and suppliers

Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Technical skills

Strong working knowledge of SketchUp, Vectric, VCarve or Solid

Works

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)Rendering experience (ideally V-R