Designer - Windows & Doors

Job Description – Designer

Location: North Acton, London

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + Benefits

Agency: DC Solutions Services

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading architectural glazing manufacturer based in North Acton. The company specialises in the design, fabrication and installation of high-performance aluminium glazing solutions, including slim-profile windows, sliding and pivot doors, roof lights and bespoke glass structures.

You will join the design team and play a pivotal role in shaping technically robust and visually elegant glazing products for a variety of residential and commercial applications.

To design and manage architectural glazing projects from the initial design stage through to pre-production, ensuring technical accuracy, compliance with building regulations and seamless transition to manufacturing and installation.

• Produce detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings for custom windows, sliding and pivot doors, roof lights and other glazing systems.
• Manage designs from concept through pre-production, ensuring clarity for manufacturing and installation teams.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, contractors and clients to refine designs and resolve technical challenges.
• Attend site meetings and surveys as required to gather information and validate design solutions.
• Support production handover, liaising with fabrication and installation teams to ensure design intent is maintained on site.
• Maintain design records, standards documents and project CRM data with accuracy.
• Provide technical support and design assistance to sales and surveying teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and standards.
• Comply with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and complete relevant risk assessments.

• Minimum 3 years’ professional design experience
  , ideally within the glazing, architectural aluminium or façade industry.
• Proficient in AutoCAD (2D) and comfortable producing 3D representations (any CAD/BIM tools advantageous).
• Strong understanding of building regulations, performance requirements and technical detailing for windows and doors.
• Good geometry skills with the ability to sketch concepts freehand.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Creative problem-solving ability and a proactive mindset.

• Experience working with limited supervision.
• 3D modelling capability and familiarity with advanced CAD/BIM tools.
• Experience conducting site surveys.

• Competitive salary range of £40,000 – £50,000 + benefits
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging architectural glazing projects
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for personal development