Senior Technical Designer

Location: Farnborough HQ

Salary: £50k DOE

Tecna is looking for a Senior Technical Designer to elevate the output of the Technical Design team. 

The Technical Design team works hand in hand with the Project Managers to ensure seamless delivery of exhibition displays to our customers. Taking designs from our Creative and Sales teams, Technical Designers will produce the 3D Technical Drawings, 2D Schematics, and necessary cut files required for our exhibition displays to be delivered. 

Key Job Responsibilities: 

Guide and mentor the Technical Design team 

Be a focal point of knowledge of materials and production methods, primarily woodwork and metalwork 

Expand upon Tecna’s current production methods and supply chains 

Act as a link between the Projects and Production teams, actively collaborating with Production to help achieve the best possible outcome 

Be a focal point of T3 knowledge within the Projects team (training provided) 

Be able to interpret 3D renders and briefs into T3 Framework (training provided) 

Produce accurate artwork templates to allow artworkers to produce print-ready artwork easily 

Produce accurate construction drawings to allow stands to be fabricated effectively 

Produce 2D schematics and cut files if necessary for fabrication of custom elements and cutting of sheet materials 

Produce accurate parts lists. 

Work closely with Project Managers ensuring deliverables are completed on time 

Work closely with the production department, supporting them with CAD drawings ready for production.  

A Successful candidate will require the following:  

A history of leading teams of 3-4 people 

A history of working in 3D CAD, primarily SketchUp 

Strong Technical Knowledge, focusing on construction and knowledge of substrates 

A history of draftmanship /2D CAD 

Knowledge of AutoCAD is a bonus 

Ability to use your own initiative 

An ability to work effectively under pressure 

Problem Solving Skills 

High Attention to detail 

An Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.