About

With over 30 years of experience, our client has built a strong reputation for delivering bespoke visual communication and lighting solutions. They work with a diverse client base, including high-street retailers, design agencies, and trade partners, producing considered, high-quality outcomes.



Our client is seeking a Development Designer to join their established design team in a newly created role. Working closely with sales and production teams, this position focuses on turning customer concepts into practical, manufacturable mechanical solutions.



This is a hands-on design role requiring strong mechanical understanding, confidence in how components fit together, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The role combines technical design work with cross-department collaboration, requiring clear communication, commercial awareness, and a practical mindset.





Job Role








Produce detailed 2D and 3D mechanical drawings using SolidWorks

Collaborate with the sales team to develop mechanical solutions that support new business opportunities

Design practical, manufacturable solutions aligned with production and installation capabilities

Ensure designs consider installation, maintenance, and lifecycle requirements

Provide production teams with clear assembly guidance and technical support

Manage multiple projects from concept through to completion

Communicate effectively with sales, production, and management teams to ensure smooth delivery

Identify opportunities to simplify designs, reduce costs, and improve manufacturability

Skills and Experience

Minimum 4 years’ experience using SolidWorks

Strong mechanical design and technical drawing capability

Mechanically minded with a solid understanding of fabrication and assembly

Experience working in revision-controlled, process-driven design environments

Knowledge in some or all of the following areas:


– Aluminium profile systems


– Tubular fabrication and welding


– Sheet timber construction


– Sheet plastics construction

Clear and confident communicator with a collaborative approach

Practical, commercially aware mindset

Formal engineering qualification beneficial but not essential

Electrical and/or LED experience advantageous

Confident, grounded personality with pride in workmanship

Benefits