Life Space Cabins
Product And Technical Designer
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Product & Technical Designer
Location: Yealmpton, South Devon (Primarily office based during the initial training period, with flexibility for hybrid working as the role develops.)
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time preferred, although we are open to discussing part-time or flexible working arrangements for an exceptional candidate.
Join a Design-Led Business That's Building Something Different
At Life Space Cabins, we believe great architecture should enrich everyday life. We design and build architecturally inspired cabins and bespoke spaces that connect people with nature through thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship and intelligent construction.
From our carefully developed range of cabin products to bespoke architectural commissions and hospitality destinations, every project is driven by a desire to create beautiful, functional spaces that stand the test of time.
As our business continues to evolve, we're looking for someone to become the technical custodian of our products and construction systems.
This is far more than a technical drawing role. It's an opportunity to take ownership of the technical evolution of our products, contribute to bespoke architectural projects and influence how we design, detail and manufacture every building we create. Unlike many technical design roles, you'll have the opportunity to see your ideas progress from concept, through manufacture, to beautifully crafted spaces enjoyed by people across the UK.
If you're naturally curious, enjoy solving technical challenges and want to leave your mark on products that continually evolve, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As our Product & Technical Designer, you'll take ownership of the technical development of the Life Space product range whilst supporting the technical delivery of bespoke architectural projects.
Working at the intersection of architecture, product design and manufacturing, you'll continually refine our cabins to improve quality, performance, sustainability, buildability and manufacturing efficiency.
Working closely with our Directors, workshop and operations team, you'll help ensure every project is intelligently designed, beautifully detailed and practical to manufacture.
You'll become the technical guardian of our products, continually improving how we build and ensuring innovation from bespoke projects feeds back into the wider Life Space range.
This is a rare opportunity to genuinely influence both the future of our products and the direction of a growing design-led business.
Key Responsibilities
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Product Development
- Own the technical specification of the Life Space product range.
- Develop and maintain construction details, technical standards and product libraries.
- Continually review and improve materials, components and construction methods.
- Research and specify new products, materials and emerging technologies.
- Improve manufacturing efficiency, buildability and product performance.
- Support the development of new products and future innovation across the business.
Technical Design
- Produce high-quality technical drawing packages for manufacture and construction.
- Prepare Building Regulations information and technical documentation.
- Produce production information for workshop manufacture.
- Coordinate technical information across multiple live projects.
- Develop elegant technical solutions to complex design challenges.
Bespoke Architecture
- Support the technical delivery of bespoke architectural commissions.
- Translate architectural concepts into practical, buildable technical solutions.
- Ensure innovation developed through bespoke projects continually informs and improves our product range.
Collaboration
- Work closely with our Directors, workshop and operations team.
- Support procurement through accurate technical specifications.
- Visit the workshop and project sites to continually improve products through practical feedback.
- Help shape technical standards, best practice and future product development across the business.
Who We're Looking For
This role could suit someone from a variety of backgrounds, including:
- Architectural Technologist
- Product Designer
- Industrial Designer
- Architectural Designer with a strong technical focus
- Timber Engineering or Offsite Construction Designer
Above all, we're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, refining products and continually asking: "Can we make this better?"
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Excellent technical detailing skills.
- Experience producing construction or manufacturing drawing packages.
- Strong CAD capability (AutoCAD, SketchUp, SolidWorks, Vectorworks or similar).
- Good understanding of UK Building Regulations.
- Strong understanding of construction methods and materials.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience within timber construction or offsite manufacturing.
- Knowledge of prefabricated construction systems.
- Experience with product development and continuous improvement.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Experience preparing technical specifications.
- An appreciation of CNC manufacturing processes and how digital design can drive efficient, accurate and repeatable production.
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Personal Attributes
We're looking for someone who is:
- Naturally curious.
- Passionate about architecture and craftsmanship.
- Detail-oriented.
- Practical in their thinking.
- Creative when solving technical challenges.
- Organised and self-motivated.
- Comfortable taking ownership.
- Collaborative and approachable.
- Driven by continual improvement.
What We Offer
- Salary of £35,000 - £50,000, dependent on experience.
- A genuinely influential role within a growing design-led business.
- The opportunity to shape products, construction systems and technical standards.
- Varied work across product development and bespoke architecture.
- Close collaboration with our Directors and multidisciplinary team.
- A beautiful rural studio and workshop environment in South Devon.
- Hybrid working opportunities as the role develops.
- Additional annual leave awarded for each completed year of service.
- Your birthday off (when it falls on a working day).
- Company pension.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Tool allowance following successful completion of your probationary period.
- Ongoing professional development.
- The opportunity to see your ideas become beautifully crafted spaces enjoyed by people across the UK.
Why Life Space?
We aren't looking for someone simply to produce drawings. We're looking for someone who wants to shape products.
Someone who enjoys refining details, improving construction systems, exploring new materials and continually asking how great design can become even better.
This is an opportunity to build a career where architecture, product development and craftsmanship come together in a genuinely hands-on environment.
If you want to own more than a drawing package, and instead influence products, processes and places that people genuinely love spending time in, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please send your CV, portfolio and a short covering letter explaining why this opportunity interests you and what you feel you could bring to Life Space Cabins.
We're particularly interested in seeing examples of technical detailing, product development or projects that demonstrate your approach to problem solving, innovation and technical design.
Every application will be reviewed personally and in confidence. We look forward to hearing from you.
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