Yacht Designer
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Location: Wroxham
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full-time
A world-renowned British luxury yacht builder is looking for an experienced Exterior Yacht Designer to join its Design team.
With a heritage spanning decades, the company combines cutting-edge design, precision engineering and traditional craftsmanship to create some of the finest bluewater sailing yachts in the world.
This is an opportunity to join an established and highly respected yacht builder, working on prestigious sailing yachts from initial concept through to production.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an Exterior Yacht Designer to join the Design team in Southampton
Working alongside designers, naval architects and project managers, you will play a key role in developing exterior designs from initial concept through to production.
You will develop detailed exterior outfit designs, assemblies, fabrications and deck layouts, while providing technical information and production support throughout the build process.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded designer who enjoys combining creative yacht design with practical engineering and working closely with production teams to bring designs to life.
Key Responsibilities
Produce detailed drawings in line with design plans and NPD programmes.
Use NX 3D CAD to develop and maintain an accurate digital twin of yachts for production.
Produce and manage technical information relating to exterior outfit and naval architecture.
Liaise with external suppliers and fabricators.
Undertake surface modelling and GRP tooling design.
Support Project Managers with technical information for client decisions and specifications.
Work closely with Production and fabricators to identify and resolve design and build issues.
Design and develop deck fittings, custom components and fabrications.
Develop stainless steel and other bespoke fabrications.
Design exterior mechanical systems and installations, including pushpits, passerelles, biminis and deck hatches.
Maintain design databases, drawing registers, weight estimates, sail plans, deck plans and general arrangements. xgikmsk
Provide clear and accurate technical information to support production.
About You
You will ideally have:
Proven experience in a yacht, marine or comparable technical des...
Yacht Designer employer: Shorterm Group Careers
Shorterm Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment for Van Drivers in Wantage, Oxfordshire, particularly for those passionate about motorsport. With competitive pay and a supportive culture, employees benefit from a structured work schedule and opportunities for professional growth within the industry. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters a sense of community.
