Freelance – Senior CAD/ Mechanical Designer

Location: London, UK
Contract: Freelance, rolling monthly
Start date: 19 October 2026
Initial duration: 1 month, with potential to extend

The Opportunity

We're looking for a highly skilled Senior or Principal 3D CAD Engineer to join a Personal Care design team on a rolling monthly contract.

This role is ideal for a CAD specialist with exceptional 3D modelling skills, a strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes, and the ability to develop accurate, high quality CAD concepts at pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high quality 3D CAD models and concepts.
• Develop quick, accurate CAD concepts under tight deadlines to support further detailed CAD development.
• Solve complex technical design challenges with creativity and precision.
• Apply strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability.
• Work closely with the wider design and engineering team to progress product development.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Senior or Principal level experience in 3D CAD engineering or mechanical design.
• Exceptional 3D modelling skills using Creo or SolidWorks.
• A strong portfolio showcasing complex, high fidelity CAD work.
• Proven ability to produce accurate CAD concepts quickly under time pressure.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability.
• Excellent technical problem solving skills and attention to detail.

Desirable: Experience working with textiles.

Interested? Please send over your CV, portfolio and availability.

Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.