Technical Project Manager – Design & Fabrication

Overview

Cape Town | Full-Time | Global Impact Projects

Hey you! Are you the kind of person who thrives on juggling complex design projects, wrangling a world-class team of creatives, and making sure every screw and pixel is in the right place? Then read on. We’re formula D_, and we’re not your average design firm. We’re experience designers on a mission—to design spaces and experiences that spark positive global change.

Think immersive science centers, tech-forward museum exhibits, conservation showcases, and next-gen educational play zones—all aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Now we’re looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our Cape Town studio and lead the magic behind the scenes. You’ll coordinate interior architecture, AV tech, interactive experiences, and everything in between, all while keeping a keen eye on timelines, budgets, and quality.

• Leading bespoke design + build projects from concept to client handover
• Scoping, scheduling, and keeping everything tight on
• Managing suppliers across joinery, metalwork, 3D printing, AV, electronics—you name it
• Making sure client dreams stay realistic (but still dreamy)
• Acting as the glue between creative, technical, and operational teams
• Keeping compliance and safety in check across all touchpoints
• Bringing energy, foresight, and calm to fast-paced international projects

• A degree in architecture, interior architecture, or industrial design
• 5–10 years wrangling custom design/fabrication projects
• Tech-savvy with Rhino, Grasshopper, CAD, and ideally Twinmotion
• Great with specs and shop drawings—and even better with people
• Experience in exhibit build-outs, AV integration, or structural design? Big bonus
• The calm confidence to deliver quality on deadline, without breaking a sweat

• You’ll lead award-winning, high-profile projects that change the way people see the world and behave in it
• You’ll have the opportunity to travel internationally and work with clients and creatives from every corner
• You’ll join a team that makes room for fun, values inclusivity, and pushes creative boundaries
• You’ll help shape experiences that inspire action—on climate, education, conservation, and beyond
• And yes, the salary is competitive, the culture is electric, and the coffee is strong. R45-55 000

Sound like your next adventure? Let’s talk. Apply now and show us what you’re made of. Formula D_ is proudly committed to inclusivity and sustainability. We welcome diverse voices and perspectives—it’s how we build better worlds.