Job Description

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Job Overview

Application Deadline:

3 October 2025

Job Location:

Brackenfell, Western Cape

Job Title:

CAD Product Designer

Education Level:

Diploma

Job Level:

Intermediate

Minimum Experience:

3 - 5 Years

CAD Product Designer required in Brackenfell, Cape Town.

Do you design products that not only look good, but actually work? Our client in Brackenfell is looking for a Mid-Weight Product Designer with solid CAD skills and hands-on experience in electro-mechanical integration.



This role is all about practical, engineering-led design in creating branded display units with LEDs, screens and moving parts that are built to be used in the real world.

Requirements:

Gr 12 with relevant tertiary qualifications Proven experience in any CAD software, with SolidWorks experience advantageous A practical mindset focused on how things are built, powered, maintained and function Retail display or experiential product design experience advantageous Supplier and manufacturer collaboration experience advantageous Hands-on experience in electro-mechanical integration including lighting (LED), power systems (lithium battery) and embedded components (screens, controllers, etc) Ability to communicate design intent clearly through CAD models and engineering drawings Bonus: Ability to produce high-fidelity 3D renders or animations Portfolio supporting real-world CAD designs with working electro-mechanical integration

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop accurate, production-ready CAD designs in any engineering-grade CAD platform (SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360, Inventor, etc.) Specify and test power systems (Li-ion, mains, drivers, regulators) Design and validate LED lighting setups, including animated/controlled configurations Specify and integrate digital hardware (LED screens, controllers, media players) Prototype and bench test assemblies to ensure performance, safety, and durability Collaborate with suppliers and fabricators to deliver production-ready solutions * 3D rendering for client viewing before commencing manufacturing