Junior Technical Designer
Location: Sywell - Northamptonshire
About the role
As a Junior Technical Designer, you’ll work as part of a supportive, collaborative team, receiving structured training and hands-on guidance from experienced technical designers and project teams. You’ll be involved across different stages of projects. On every touchpoint from drawings and specifications through to build and installation. Helping you gain a clear understanding of how creative ideas are translated into practical, buildable solutions.
Over time, you’ll build confidence in your technical detailing skills, develop an understanding of materials and construction, and begin to take on greater responsibility as your experience grows. It’s a role designed to help you learn, ask questions, and develop at a steady, supported pace within a team that values care, quality, and collaboration.
What you’ll be doing
Assisting in the production of workshop production drawings using 2D and 3D AutoCAD
Supporting the reworking of existing designs into new layouts under guidance
Assisting with submission and approval drawings for venues and organisers
Supporting live projects and gradually taking ownership of allocated tasks
Coordinating with internal workshop teams and external subcontractors
Assisting with supplier coordination and third-party manufacturing
Supporting the production of CNC cutting files for furniture, signage and 3D printing
Assisting with surveys and space planning layouts
Updating and maintaining project information within the FileMaker database
Requirement to travel occasionally in the UK and abroad as part of project delivery
Occasional site visits in the UK and abroad.
What we’re looking for
A hero in the shaping!
We’re looking for someone who’s curious about how things are designed and built, with a strong desire to develop their technical skills within exhibitions and live events. You’ll have a relevant university, college, or vocational qualification, along with a positive, organised approach to your work.
More importantly, you’ll bring a willingness to learn, ask questions, and work collaboratively with others. You’ll enjoy problem-solving, take pride in doing things properly, and be comfortable working as part of an office-based team where support, communication, and shared responsibility are key.
Software experience
AutoCAD 2D / 3D (full training provided)
Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams)
FileMaker database (full training provided)
Excel
Adobe Suite (beneficial)
What we offer
We believe people do their best work when they feel supported. In return for your contribution, we offer:
A supportive and collaborative, people-first working environment built on trust
Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Full training and structured onboarding
Clear progression pathway into a Mid-Weight role
Opportunity to work on high-profile UK and international projects
Workplace pension
25 days annual leave
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At Elevations, we believe great work happens when people feel supported, trusted, and inspired to do their best thinking.
For over forty years, we’ve built strong relationships and a reputation for thoughtful, well-crafted work, always putting people at the heart of what we do.A collaborative, values-led team that takes pride in doing things properly.
We care about the quality of our work, the experience of our clients, and the wellbeing of the people who make it all happen. -
Working at Elevations means being part of a team where your voice matters. You’ll be trusted to do your job well, encouraged to contribute ideas, and supported as you grow — both professionally and personally.
We believe the best outcomes come from shared thinking, openness, and mutual respect. Progress and collaboration matter more than ego.
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Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, we’re committed to helping our people grow. That means learning on the job, developing new skills, and being given opportunities to take on responsibility at the right pace.
We invest in our people because we believe long-term success is built together.
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This role is based at our office in Sywell, located in the heart of Northamptonshire, right next door to Sywell Aerodrome which boasts one of the best General Aviation Airfields in the United Kingdom.
A unique and fitting home for a business built around ideas, movement, and elevating ambitious concepts.
There’s something energising about working in a place where things are constantly taking shape, lifting off, and landing. The airfield setting reflects much of what we value at Elevations: perspective, precision, and the ability to see high level ideas before bringing them carefully back down to earth.
Our interview process
At elevations, our aim is to keep the interview process as straightforward and enjoyable as possible, and will consist of the following stages:
1. Informal call with the Department Head (30-minute video call)
2. 2nd round - Sywell office visit: in-person meeting with the team and to discuss your experience fit for the role. (1hr - in-person meeting)
3. The decision process will take approximately 2 weeks
Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to better accommodate you throughout the interview process - this can be from scheduling interviews around childcare commitments to accessibility requirements.
The closing date for applications is 13-03-2026 successful candidates will be contacted within 2 Weeks to arrange an interview, but unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
Interested in an elevated career?
If Elevations sounds like a place where you could thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply by emailing elevatedcareers@elevations.co.uk with your CV, a short cover letter/email, and either a link to your online portfolio or a portfolio PDF.
Be sure to include the Job Reference number (CAD002) in the subject field of your email. Without it, we cannot guarantee your application will be processed.