Title: Technical Designer (Scenic/Set Construction)
Location: East London
Type: Full Time
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Job Ref: 40785
A specialist creative construction company working across TV, film, and live events is looking for an experienced Technical Designer to join its growing team in East London.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong designer with experience in set construction, scenic build, and event structures to work on innovative, high-profile projects within a collaborative and fast-paced creative environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in translating creative concepts into practical construction plans, working closely with production, fabrication, and design teams.
Working within a multidisciplinary design team, you will help convert client briefs and creative concepts into buildable solutions, ensuring designs are practical for CNC fabrication and workshop production.
Your focus will be on technical detailing, structural practicality, and efficient problem-solving, helping deliver complex scenic builds and event installations.
Key Responsibilities
* Translate creative briefs into detailed technical construction drawings
* Produce accurate CAD models and build documentation
* Work closely with fabrication, workshop, and production teams
* Ensure designs are practical for CNC machining and fabrication
* Solve technical challenges relating to scenic construction and event builds
* Support design teams by promoting efficient, solution-focused workflows
* Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations
* Contribute to the development of innovative construction solutions
* Technical Designer Requirements
* To be successful in this role, you should have strong experience within scenic construction, event build, or TV/film set design environments.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Minimum 4 years’ experience in Technical Design within TV, film, events, or scenic construction
* Strong knowledge of construction techniques used in set builds and live events
* Proven ability to create detailed technical drawings and build documentation
* Experience converting creative concepts into practical construction solutions
* Proficiency in: Rhino, SketchUp
* Other relevant CAD or 3D design software
* Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced production environments
* Excellent technical reporting and presentation abilities
* High level of organisation and attention to detail
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet production deadlines
Benefits
* 30 days holiday including bank holidays
* Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year
* Company pension scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Hybrid working – opportunity to work from home 1 day per week
* Opportunity to work on high-profile TV, film, and live event projects
* Supportive and collaborative creative environment
If you're passionate about delivering outstanding experiences and enjoy working in a fast-paced, creative environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Please get in touch with me, Summer Bolitho if this position sounds of interest. I am a consultant at mustard with a specialist approach to creative recruitment.
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