Technical Designer (Scenic)
Job Description
Title: Technical Designer (Scenic)
\nLocation: North London
\nType: Full Time
\nSalary: £40,000 - £50,000
\nJob Ref: 40971
\nAbout the Role
\nMy client are looking for an experienced Technical Designer to join their creative construction team, specialising in experiential events, pop-up retail, TV, film and brand activations. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in transforming creative concepts into buildable realities, working on innovative projects from concept through to fabrication.
\nAs a Technical Designer, you will be responsible for translating creative briefs into technically robust construction drawings and fabrication-ready documentation. Working closely with design, production and workshop teams, you'll develop practical solutions that balance creativity, structural integrity and efficient manufacture.
\nThis role requires extensive scenic fabrication knowledge and experience within experiential events, pop-up retail, TV or film environments. You'll be confident solving complex technical challenges and promoting a collaborative, solution-focused approach throughout the design process.
\nKey Responsibilities
\n• Interpret client and creative briefs and develop practical technical solutions.
\n• Produce detailed construction drawings, technical plans and shop-ready fabrication packages.
\n• Develop structural and fabrication solutions suitable for CNC machining, 3D printing and other manufacturing processes.
\n• Collaborate with designers, project managers and workshop teams to ensure concepts are practical, efficient and cost-effective to build.
\n• Identify and resolve technical challenges throughout the design and production process.
\n• Ensure designs meet quality, safety and production requirements.
\n• Promote a proactive problem-solving culture within the design team.
\n• Stay up to date with new materials, technologies and fabrication techniques.
\nAbout You
\nYou'll be an experienced Technical Designer with a passion for creative construction and a strong understanding of fabrication methods. You enjoy finding practical solutions to complex design challenges and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
\nEssential Skills & Experience
\n• Minimum of four years' experience in technical design within creative construction.
\n• Specialist fabrication knowledge within experiential events, pop-up retail, TV or film.
\n• Strong experience producing construction detailing and shop-ready technical drawings.
\n• Excellent understanding of fabrication methods, materials and assembly techniques.
\n• Knowledge of designing for CNC machining and 3D printing.
\n• Proficiency in Rhino, SketchUp and other relevant CAD software.
\n• Excellent technical communication, documentation and presentation skills.
\n• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
\n• Ability to manage multiple projects and perform well under pressure.
\n• A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
\nWhat They Offer
\n• Competitive salary and benefits package.
\n• 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), plus three paid days between Christmas and New Year.
\n• Company pension.
\n• Private medical insurance.
\n• Flexible working, including the opportunity to work from home one day per week.
\n• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
\n• A collaborative, creative and inclusive working environment where innovation is encouraged.
\n\nPlease get in touch with me, Summer Bolitho [email protected] if this position sounds of interest. I am a consultant at mustard with a specialist approach to creative recruitment.
\n\nFor more info on this role or to chat about other options call 07441 347 431. More roles can be found at www.mustardjobs.co.uk/jobs and other snippets at www.mustardjobs.co.uk don't forget we are a recruitment agency and not the end hirer.
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