Development Designer - Retail Fixtures

DescriptionMy client is an expert at transforming commercial space and providing design driven solutions
With over 20 years’ experience operating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, they provide a true end-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation, to fixture procurement, projects and mechanical & electrical installation.
In this role you should show good technical ability and be able to produce drawings for client approval and for manufacturing purposes
Another part of this role is to carry out site surveys when required to complement our busy team.
* Take briefs from the Creative team and bring concepts to life, developing them in SolidWorks or Inventor for prototype and manufacture
* Sketch initial production ideas in order to ascertain costs
* Produce quotation specification documents
* Identify the suitability and availability of materials
* Produce detailed, final drawings using SolidWorks or Inventor to produce design specifications, including parts lists and assembly instructions
* Test new design concepts via computerised modelling or physical hands-on prototyping
* Problem-solve and find solutions to sometimes complex mechanical problems
* Strong value-engineering mind-set is a must
* Exceptional knowledge of materials, processes and market requirements
* Arrange meetings and liaise with Project Management & Suppliers to discuss and negotiate appropriate production processes, costs and commercial issues
* Form pro-active relationships with suppliers in our metal fabrication and joinery supply chains both in the UK and Overseas.
* Occasionally travel to suppliers’ production facilities to evaluate prototypes and feasibility of production
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£43,000
Redditch, Worcestershire
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