Development Designer
Design4Retail is looking for a Development Designer to join our technical design team. This role is ideal for a designer with some hands-on experience using SolidWorks within a manufacturing, production, or agency environment. You will have good grounding in technical design within the product, event or interior sector, with an interest in developing practical, well-resolved solutions, with the ability to contribute to projects from concept through to production.
This role is ideal for a designer with some hands-on experience using SolidWorks within a manufacturing, production, or agency environment. You will have good grounding in technical design within the product, event or interior sector, with an interest in developing practical, well-resolved solutions, with the ability to contribute to projects from concept through to production.
As part of a team of 7 designers, you will have the opportunity to build on your existing skills, grow your technical knowledge and gain exposure to a wide range of projects and brands within a fast-paced design-led environment.
INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE
The Role
Working within our technical design team, you will help develop and engineer retail environments, fixtures and displays from concept through to production.
At Design4Retail, technical development is about turning creative ideas into practical, buildable solutions. Our development designers review materials, construction methods and technical challenges to ensure every concept can be delivered successfully in the real world.
You will collaborate closely with designers and project teams to ensure creative concepts are accurately developed, specified and ready for manufacture and installation.
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
What You Will Do
- Develop technical solutions across multiple projects and brands
- Produce technical drawings and drawing packs for bespoke designs and multi-store rollouts
- Support senior designers on larger projects
- Assist with materials and manufacturing specifications
- Review prototypes and support assembly and installation teams
- Carry out site surveys to ensure the approach is fit for purpose from day one
WHO YOU WILL BE
What We Are Looking For
- SolidWorks user
- Understanding of materials and manufacturing methods
- Practical, proactive and organised with problem-solving ability
- Good attention to detail and able to manage multiple projects
- Good communication and teamwork skills
Full UK driving license
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile retail projects
- Supportive, friendly team culture
- Training and development opportunities
get in touch
If you would like to apply for this role, please email careers@design4retail.co.uk
We would love to hear from you!
