Technical Designer
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Magic Number is a leading experiential activation, brand partnerships and production agency, delivering large-scale campaigns across festivals, live events, retail, and pop-ups.
With a 32,000 sqft production facility in Bristol, The Hub, we combine creative strategy, in-house build, logistics, and on-site delivery to produce standout brand experiences.
Were growing fast and looking for a Technical Designer to help take our in-house production capability to the next level.
The Role
The Technical Designer is responsible for translating 3D design concepts into detailed technical drawings and production-ready build information. The role ensures that creative designs are developed into practical, efficient, and technically sound solutions for workshop manufacture. It also supports build planning by helping define materials, methods, sequencing, and time requirements to enable accurate scheduling and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the translation of creative concepts, renders, and 3D visuals into fully engineered, production-ready build solutions for experiential, festival, retail, and touring activation projects.
Produce highly detailed technical drawing packs for workshop and on-site use, including construction drawings, assembly details, material specifications, fixing methods, fabrication sequencing, and installation methodology.
Create comprehensive technical production packs including material schedules, component and fixing lists, CNC cutting outputs, fabrication methodologies, build sequencing, estimated labour durations, logistics considerations, and installation planning.
Generate accurate material take-offs and procurement lists covering all production elements including timber, steel, fixings, truss, plastics, scenic finishes, printed elements, AV integration, electrical routing, and specialist fabrication components.
Assess and define the most effective manufacturing approach for each project, balancing speed, durability, finish quality, scalability, and commercial efficiency across CNC machining, laser cutting, carpentry, joinery, scenic fabrication, spray finishing, upholstery, and hybrid fabrication techniques.
Work collaboratively with Creative, Production, Workshop, Logistics, and Campaign Management teams from project inception through to final delivery to ensure technical feasibility, budget alignment, production efficiency, and build quality.
Attend client, internal, and pre-production meetings to provide practical technical input, proactive problem solving, and innovative build solutions during early concept development.
Oversee and support CNC operations and digital manufacturing workflows, contributing towards continual optimisation of machining efficiency, accuracy, material yield, and production speed.
Ensure all technical outputs are workshop-ready, install-ready, transport-considered, and engineered for repeated use within demanding live event environments, with a focus on creating robust assets designed to last a minimum of 3 years and ideally 10+ years where appropriate.
Support workshop operations within The Hub, ensuring technical documentation is clear, commercially viable, and aligned with workshop capabilities, staffing levels, production timelines, and operational efficiencies.
Liaise closely with Production Management, Workshop and Operations teams to coordinate build scheduling, workshop capacity planning, freelance labour requirements, installation sequencing, transport logistics, and on-site delivery planning.
Assist with the management and coordination of freelance fabricators, specialist suppliers, and external production partners where required.
Research, source, and recommend innovative materials, fabrication methods, and construction solutions with strong consideration for durability, sustainability, cost efficiency, weight reduction, ease of installation, and long-term reusability.
Support ongoing improvement across The Hub by identifying opportunities to improve production workflows, reduce material waste, increase build efficiency, improve asset longevity, and streamline installation and de-rig processes.
Maintain a strong understanding and application of workshop Health & Safety procedures, ensuring all technical outputs comply with safe working practices, structural considerations, and operational standards.
Support the continued growth and development of Magic Numbers in-house production capabilities by contributing technical innovation, operational improvements, scalable build systems, and best-practice workshop processes that strengthen The Hub as a leading experiential production facility.
About You
Essential
35 years experience in a similar role within set build, fabrication, or technical production.
Strong proficiency in SketchUp and CAD software for detailed build production plans.
Working knowledge of CAD software for technical drafting.
Good understanding of CNC machinery, tooling, and process optimisation. Good knowledge of Vetric/Vcarve software.
Strong understanding of fabrication methods, materials, and construction techniques.
Ability to determine the most suitable build method based on design intent, budget, quality, and timeframe.
Excellent attention to detail
Able to handle multiple projects at once
Excellent organisation and communication skills
Good problem solver
Desirable
Knowledge of laser cutting and 3D printing
Your standard place of work will be in Bristol at our production facility The Hub 1-2 Fernhurst Road, Bristol, BS5 2FG and the standard hours are 8am 5pm Monday to Friday. Weekend work is not routine but there will be requirements during busy periods where necessary. xsngvjr
You will be subject to a six-month probation period as standard.
You will report to the Production Director as your line manager
Standard benefits including:
o28 days of annual paid time off (20 days + 8 Bank Holidays)
oYearly increase of 1 day per year accrued past 2 years of service (up to 5 years: 5 days)
oPaid Christmas shutdown
oPension contributions through NEST pension program
oGym Membership Contribution up to £15 per month
oPrivate Medical Insurance (Past Probation)
oSocials, team days, end of season events
oFestival tickets (where applicable)