Mid-Weight / Senior Structural Designer - The Delta Group : Job Details

Remote Working: Hybrid / Fully remote working options available

Location: The role will initially be based at Unit 25, I.O. Centre, Lea Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire EN9 1AS and move to Bishop Stortford CM23 4AS (permanent site) once operational. This role is also available in our Melksham office, SN12 6TS.

About Delta Group

We are the UK & Ireland’s leading visual communications specialist delivering dynamic multi-channel marketing services to brands and retailers. Our model combines insight, creative, production, execution and optimisation to provide clients with a broad range of effective and impactful point-of-purchase visual communications. We are invested in understanding the complex and dynamic challenges facing brands and retailers, and our services are specifically designed to navigate this complexity and boost competitiveness across multiple markets and languages.

We’re owner-managed and independent, leading small teams of influential thinkers, meaning that we have the agility of a small business but the resources of a large one. Our belief is that in a changing industry, we must be a company that can change with it.

We operate across 5 manufacturing sites in the UK and Ireland, providing in-house creative / design, POS print, signage, warehousing, underpinned by our proprietary technology platform. Our Client Services team are experienced and knowledgeable people, who aspire to make a difference every day. We value the long-term partnerships we have with our clients and work collaboratively to lead effective change and empower our clients strategic goals.

To apply please visit Careers - The Delta Group

Role Overview

As a Senior Structural Designer, you will use your creative and innovative skills to deliver high quality structures from conception to final product. This role will involve interpreting client briefs and ensuring that all designs meet their requirements. You will work within a team of 16 other designers ranging from sample makers to principle designers. We are looking for a Mid-Weight / Senior Principle Designer with strong understanding of structural design principles and the ability to make design decisions that will elevate our projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Interpret client briefs and ensure that designs meet all client requirements.

• Apply a strong sense of structural design principles and retailer requirements throughout all projects.

• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail to produce accurate and impressive designs.
• Contribute as a valuable member of the Structural team and act as a mentor to junior team members.
• Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers, to ensure projects meet specified briefs.
• Update project briefs to reflect any changes or new requirements.
• Participate in team debriefs at the end of each project to provide valuable insights and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Stay informed about new products, trends, and processes in the industry to bring fresh ideas and techniques to the team.
• Continuously develop your professional skills and knowledge and contribute to your training and development plan.
• Understanding manufacturing capabilities to help drive costs down & improve efficiencies.
• All other duties as required, relevant to the role.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Extensive POS structural design experience
• CAD experience in Artios or our preferred Kasemake software
• Experience of packages such as Adobe suite and Rhino would be an advantage
• Knowledge of the display designs within the retailer and brand environments would be an advantage
• Well organised with a high level of attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to interact and cooperate with the team

Benefits

• 20 Days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid / Remote working (negotiable)
• Workplace pension, provided by NEST (National Employment Savings Trust)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Training and Development Opportunities

The Delta Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of disability, race, gender, age, religion/belief, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.