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<p><strong>Technical Designer</strong> — Museum Design Agency</p><p><strong>Salary</strong>: £55,000</p><p><strong>Location</strong>: Fully Remote (Europe-based)</p><p><br></p><p>Are you a technically minded designer with a passion for bringing cultural and museum environments to life? We’re a specialist museum design agency known for creating innovative, story-driven spaces — and we’re looking for a talented Technical Designer to join our team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>This is a key delivery-focused position for a well-rounded technical generalist with strong experience across RIBA Stages 4–7. You will play a central role in turning concept designs into fully resolved, buildable solutions and ensuring their successful implementation on site.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your core responsibilities will include:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Producing and coordinating detailed technical drawing packages in collaboration with internal design, technical, and project management teams.</li><li>Working closely with specialist subcontractors and client-appointed consultants to integrate technical requirements and ensure coordinated outputs.</li><li>Resolving design details, identifying risks, and ensuring technical decisions uphold the design intent.</li><li>Supporting on-site implementation, including attending site meetings, responding to RFIs, reviewing samples and shop drawings, and assisting with installation coordination.</li><li>Contributing to quality control, compliance, and adherence to project schedules and budgets.</li><li>Maintaining excellent communication between all stakeholders to keep technical delivery smooth and efficient.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We’re looking for someone who is both detailed and creative — a designer who thrives in the technical delivery phase and enjoys solving problems in complex, multidisciplinary environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate will have:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Proven experience delivering projects through RIBA Stages 4–7, ideally within museums, exhibitions, or experiential environments.</li><li>Strong proficiency in producing coordinated technical drawing packages.</li><li>Excellent understanding of materials, construction methodologies, fabrication processes, and on-site workflows.</li><li>Experience working with subcontractors, fabricators, and specialist suppliers.</li><li>A collaborative mindset and confidence working with multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>Self-motivation and comfort working independently in a fully remote environment.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>£55,000 salary</li><li>Fully remote working anywhere in Europe</li><li>Opportunities to work on high-profile museum and cultural projects around the world</li><li>A supportive, creative team that values innovation, clarity, and craftsmanship</li><li>Professional development opportunities tailored to your interests</li></ul>

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