Technical Production Designer
- Surrey Greater London
- Permanent
- Full-time
The position is based primarily at a well-equipped studio in Surrey, with generous flexibility around how, when, and where work is carried out. Collaboration is central, with projects moving rapidly from concept to physical form-often within the same space. My client is happy to see FREELANCERS also, yet ideally will be looking for someone to step in permently.Key Responsibilities:
- Translate creative ideas into technically accurate, build-ready designs.
- Lead the technical design process from concept through to final delivery.
- Liaise directly with clients, suppliers, and fabricators to ensure clarity, feasibility, and alignment.
- Work closely with creative, production, and workshop teams to realise project goals.
- Manage individual workload and deadlines with autonomy.
- Contribute to problem-solving, prototyping, and iterative development.
- Solid background in technical design, with an emphasis on production, fabrication, or build.
- Acute attention to detail and the ability to foresee and resolve construction challenges.
- Proficiency in SketchUp or willingness to quickly gain fluency-used as the core design and communication tool across all teams.
- Familiarity with additional CAD or design tools, especially where precision engineering or complex forms are involved.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; confident when working with diverse stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to seeing projects through to completion.
- A passion for making complex, extraordinary ideas a reality.