Lead Technical Designer

Act as a key technical contributor across Global Retail Design & Experience

Provide technical expertise for retail fixtures, environments and physical touchpoints

Apply established best practices, standards and methodologies for technical design delivery

Balance creativity and technical feasibility, enabling innovation without compromising execution

Partner closely with retail designers during concept development to provide proactive technical insight

Guide design direction through material knowledge, structural understanding and manufacturing considerations

Enable rapid iteration and exploration by identifying viable technical pathways early

Support innovative approaches, new materials and emerging technologies

Develop concepts into fully resolved technical designs ready for manufacture

Produce high-quality technical drawings, specifications and documentation

Ensure all outputs are clear, accurate and aligned with design intent and brand standards

Translate creative concepts into scalable and repeatable solutions for global rollout

Communicate technical requirements to external suppliers with clarity and precision

Review supplier proposals, drawings and samples to ensure alignment with design intent

Challenge over-engineered solutions and identify opportunities to optimise cost and efficiency

Support decision-making around quality, cost, lead time and complexity trade-offs

Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners

Work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and RDD teams to ensure feasibility and smooth delivery

Align technical design decisions with production capabilities and logistical considerations

Support problem-solving across design, engineering and production challenges

Ensure designs are robust, compliant and suitable for global deployment

Ensure all technical solutions meet Dyson’s standards for quality, durability and performance

Maintain cost awareness while preserving design intent

Identify risks early and support implementation of practical mitigation strategies

Contribute to continuous improvement of technical processes and outputs to support speed and efficiency

Collaborate closely with Project Managers to understand project timelines and manage workload effectively

Highlight risks and blockers to delivery

Develop a strong understanding of the Dyson delivery model across both RDD and Marketing

Experience in technical design for retail environments, fixtures or physical product displays

Proven track record of taking concepts through to manufactured solutions

Experience working closely with suppliers, manufacturers and production teams

Demonstrated ability to balance design ambition with technical and commercial realities

Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering and manufacturing

Proficient in the use of SolidWorks for 3D CAD modelling, including sheet metal parts, assembly creation and technical drawing production

Collaborative and enabling, working as a partner to designers rather than a gatekeeper

Curious and innovation-driven, actively exploring new approaches and technologies

Clear and confident when providing technical guidance and recommendations

Hands-on and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Calm and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment

This role is fundamental to delivering Dyson's retail design ambition at scale. As the bridge between creative vision and physical execution, the Technical Designer ensures that innovative ideas are realised with precision, quality and commercial rigour.

With retail environments playing a critical role in how customers experience Dyson technology, the ability to translate bold concepts into exceptional physical outcomes is essential. This role enables that translation—ensuring every fixture, display and environment meets the highest standards while remaining efficient, scalable and true to design intent.

Working as a trusted technical partner to designers, engineers, suppliers and manufacturing teams, the Technical Designer helps make creativity possible through strong technical expertise, enabling the team to push boundaries while delivering with confidence.

By combining deep technical knowledge with a practical understanding of manufacturing, materials and production processes, this role plays a key part in transforming innovative retail concepts into impactful customer experiences across Dyson's global retail estate.