Mid-Weight Technical Designer
Location: Sywell - Northamptonshire
About the role
This is a key role within our technical team, focused on bringing ambitious exhibition and event concepts to life. As a Mid-Weight Technical Designer, you’ll sit at the heart of project delivery and help turn creative ideas into practical, buildable solutions that work in the real world.
You’ll be involved throughout the lifecycle of a project, supporting the transition from concept through to installation. Working closely with project managers, designers, workshops, and external partners, your drawings will play a vital role in ensuring projects are run smoothly, accurately, and to a high standard.
As you grow into the role, you’ll take increasing ownership of your work and contribute to the way projects are shaped, resolved, and delivered. You’ll also have regular opportunities to support UK and international installations, giving you the chance to see your work realised and bought to life on-site.
What you’ll be doing
Translating concept visuals into detailed workshop production drawings using 2D and 3D AutoCAD
Re-interpreting designs into new layouts, following direction from account handlers or clients
Producing submission and approval drawings to support project management teams
Running live projects with increasing responsibility and ownership
Liaising directly with project managers, contractors, suppliers and clients
Coordinating internal workshop teams and external subcontractors
Managing third-party manufacturing requirements
Producing CNC cutting files for furniture, signage and 3D printing
Carrying out surveys and space planning layouts
Producing services location plans for venue suppliers
Updating and managing project data within the FileMaker coordination database
Attending site visits and exhibitions in the UK and internationally, with travel shared fairly and lieu days offered
Requirement to travel Internationally
What we’re looking for
A hero in the shaping!
We’re looking for an experienced Technical Designer with a strong foundation in technical detailing and a thoughtful, organised approach to their work. You’ll have 3+ years’ experience of technical detailing within exhibitions, joinery, shopfitting, or retail fit-out, and be comfortable producing accurate, build-ready drawings that support efficient build and installation.
Beyond technical ability, you’ll be a confident communicator who works well with others and be able to collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and clients, as well as help resolve challenges as they arise. You’ll be comfortable managing your workload, adapting in a fast-paced environment, and contributing positively to a supportive, team-led culture.
Software experience
AutoCAD 2D / 3D (main tool)
Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams)
FileMaker database (training provided if required)
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:
Competitive salary depending on experience
International travel opportunities
Structured onboarding with hands-on training and progression
Collaborative office environment with strong technical leadership
Long-term career development within a growing technical team
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.We’re 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.
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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:
Informal call with the Department Head (30-minute video call)
2nd round - Sywell office visit: in-person meeting with the team and to discuss your experience and fit for the role. (1hr - in-person meeting)
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 (CAD001) in the subject field of your email. Without it, we cannot guarantee your application will be processed.