DESIGNER - SOUTH WEST, UK

JOB LOCATION 

South West, UK

JOB TITLE 

Designer

JOB REF 

MR-LM-SY-EDT-116501

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview

The successful candidate will join a fast paced In-house Design Team on the development of current/new Motor yacht layouts, furniture, GRP mouldings and components. They will have the freedom to create exciting furniture and layouts within the envelope of the brand, helping to move our client forward as they continue to develop class leading products. They will work closely with Naval Architects, Engineering and Pattern makers to produce accurate 2D/3D drawings that they will then see through to production. Above all they must be confident and able to think fast on their feet and accept new challenges on a daily basis.

Key Skills

• Design degree (i.e.Automotive/Product design) BA or BSc Grade 2.1 or above.   
  
• 3D CAD – A good working knowledge of Unigraphics NX or similar package
• 2D CAD – AutoCAD
• Photoshop
• General computer literacy – Word/Excel
• Good understanding of materials and basic properties GRP/Timber/Steels & Alloys
• Strong awareness of mechanisms and mechanical principles
• Strong conceptual skills – marker/Photoshop renderings a plus

Experience

• Ideally 2 + years experience in Marine/architecture/automotive design

Core Role

• Early conceptual work based around new layouts and furniture styling.   
  
• Development of 2D CAD general arrangement plans sections and elevations.
• Development of 3D freeform surfaces using combination of hand sketches and 3D CAD modelling.
• Organisation and detailing of 1:1 mock ups of major areas.
• Presentation of concepts for approval at Director Level.
• Oversee build of first yacht ensuring design intent is met, thinking laterally to overcome production issues.
• Create and maintain product BOM’s and liase with purchasing team on new products

SALARY 

To be discussed on application
 

TO APPLY

For more information call Jemma Coates on +44 (0) 2380 633 399

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