Freelance Technical Designer

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Freelance Technical Designer / Draughtsperson at StudioXAG

StudioXAG are looking for a Freelance Technical Designer/ Draughtsperson to join our team in East London
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StudioXAG specialise in concept, design and fabrication for retail environments. Our projects range from global window roll-outs to pop-up shops & show stopping bespoke displays, we take pride in executing all of our work to the highest standard.

You would be supporting a small team working within our production department seeing projects fabricated in our own workshop on a daily basis. The work is varied and interesting with a huge range of materials and finishes to be explored.
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The role will involve:

• Supporting our Senior Technical Designer and Production studio

• Advising on work at StudioXAG giving technical/construction advice and solving problems.

• Bridging the gap between creative design and fabrication.

• Producing technical drawings, CAD/CAM files for CAD/CAM Processes

• Solving technical problems, specifying materials fixings and manufacturing techniques.

• Helping to deliver fully resolved technical/construction drawings to both our in-house construction team and outsourced specialist contractors.

• Working closely with Project/Production Managers on budgets and costings for entire projects to make sure technical and creative integrity is maintained.

• Helping to oversee quality control on production jobs.

• Liaising with suppliers and Project Managers to ensure projects are well communicated and on-track when required.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 2 years technical design experience preferably within the retail display/shop-fitting or exhibition/events or staging industry

• An expert knowledge of CAD Software - preferably Rhino & Solidworks and an ability to use Sketchup

• Experience in creating 3D models

• Significant experience in creating and reading construction drawings quickly and to a high standard

• Expert knowledge of CNC processes and how to create drawings for them.

• An active interest in all areas of design, with experience and knowledge in a variety of different design practices

• An excellent understanding of fabrication, materials and assembly processes

• Experience in a fast paced workshop environment - preferably some hands-on workshop experience.

• Expert understanding of carpentry & joinery techniques

• Great attention to detail

• Good knowledge & experience of metalwork techniques

• Broad understanding of other construction / model making/ prop making processes as well as print would be a bonus

• Ability to produce work to a high level of accuracy and tolerance.

This is a freelance position with an immediate start, based either at our studios in East London or remotely.

If you think this role would suit you, please submit a portfolio, cover letter (stating your availability and day rates) and CV.
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Application deadline: 30/07/2021

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Salary: £120.00-£300.00 per day

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Additional cleaning, remote/hybrid working, hand sanitising stations.

Application question(s):

• Can you use Rhino or Solidworks?