Freelance Technical Designer

Job description

Freelance Technical Designer required to support the delivery of large-scale luxury hospitality and commercial projects, producing DD packages and technical documentation. Hybrid working offered.

Position

Our client is currently seeking x2 Freelance Technical Designers to join the studio on an initial 6-month contract. The role will involve working primarily across high-profile hospitality and commercial residential projects, supporting the technical delivery of schemes through Detailed Design stages.

The successful candidate will work closely with the project teams, producing and coordinating DD packages and technical documentation to support project delivery. Responsibilities will include developing layouts, elevations and joinery details, coordinating technical drawing packages, reviewing design information, liaising with consultants and suppliers, and ensuring documentation is delivered to programme and design intent.

Candidate

The ideal candidate will have previous experience delivering hospitality or large commercial projects, with a strong technical background and the ability to support project delivery through Detailed Design stages.

• Previous experience delivering hospitality and/or commercial residential projects
• Strong technical knowledge with experience producing Detailed Design packages
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (essential)
• Familiarity or proficiency in SketchUp would be highly advantageous
• Experience producing technical layouts, elevations, joinery and construction packages
• Ability to coordinate documentation across consultants, contractors and suppliers
• Strong understanding of technical detailing and construction methodology
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Confident working independently and collaboratively within a wider team
• Immediate availability or short notice preferred

Studio

This established and highly regarded design studio delivers luxury hospitality and commercial residential projects across the UK and internationally. The team is known for its collaborative approach within project teams, strong organisation and design-led delivery, creating a supportive environment with a genuine emphasis on work-life balance, alongside offering hybrid working.

Apply

Apply via LinkedIn or email interiors@foliocareers.com. Applicants must have valid Right to Work (RTW) in the UK, as those without will not be eligible.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those shortlisted for the position. We thank you for your time and interest.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-05-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English