£65K/yr to £80K/yr
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Senior Design Draftsperson

Posted by JBC.

A Design and Build agency in London is seeking a Senior Draftsperson to join their team. Responsible for the creation of sets for live events and theatre and technical construction drawings aimed at obtaining client approval and facilitating the manufacturing process. This involves translating design briefs and conceptual drawings into high-quality, manufactural design solutions.

Job description:

  • Collaborating closely with project management and workshop staff to ensure that the drawings align with the design intent and are suitable for the manufacturing process.
  • Conducting research and incorporating details of third-party items within the drawings to ensure the seamless integration of appliances, ironmongery, and other elements.
  • Ensuring that all drawings contain sufficient details, including Bills of Materials.
  • Prioritising health and safety considerations throughout the design and drafting process, with a focus on the practicality of installation and end-user usability.
  • Managing and tracking the issuance of drawings and any subsequent revisions.
  • Working closely with external design teams to ensure that the design intent and expectations are met, including attendance at design team meetings both on and off-site.
  • Demonstrating proficiency in 3D design software, specifically Inventor. This role would be for someone legally eligible to work in the UK

Skills necessary:

  • Exceeding 6 years' experience in a draughtsman or similar position.
  • Must have experience in Live events, Theatre or Movie Sets
  • Experienced in technical design development of workshop drawings for high-quality bespoke furniture and joinery.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction and joinery design including fabrication and finishing procedures with a broad conceptualization of materials.
  • Strong technical expertise, capable of solving technical problems and details between different materials.
  • Experienced in the management, development and building of successful and efficient teams.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD
  • Confident management and communication skills.
  • The successful candidate will be a highly organized, motivated, and efficient individual.

If you are interested in discussing this position in further detail, please apply with your most recent CV and Portfolio.