Junior CAD designer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Array Display have been designing exhibition stands for over 30 years. We are a design agency who specialise in the design and build of bespoke exhibition stands
We are looking for a Junior CAD designer to join our small team in our small office in Reading.
Requirements:
- Must have knowledge of design/interior design or architecture.
- Must be able to commute to our Reading office reliably.
- Must be a confident individual who has a good telephone manner and is able to communicate well with clients and supplies as needed.
- Must have good attention to detail.
- Must have the ability to work well in a team and on your own initiative.
- A qualification in design is desirable but not required.
- Have a positive, organised, and problem-solving attitude to all challenges.
This role involves:
- Creating new concepts for exhibition stands from a client brief
- Working closely with designers, producing CAD designs for our clients’ projects and contractors.
- Regularly communicating with contractors and suppliers.
- Producing working drawings using CAD software such as AutoCAD or sketchup.
- Work to tight deadlines and communicate updates to all involved parties.
- Accurately managing and updating client’s folders with real-time projects using our server.
- Creating and altering large format graphics when required.
- Sending off artwork files to our printers and making sure they arrive on time.
Software skills:
- AutoCAD or equivelant CAD software
- Sketchup & Sketchup Layout
- vRay (desirable but not required).
- Microsoft office
Location:
Our studio is based in Caversham, Reading and situated in a beautiful rural settings. Free on site dedicated parking spaces are available.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Reading: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- AutoCAD: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/06/2023
Expected start date: 19/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior CAD designer roles across Array Display Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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