About Sunseeker International
Sunseeker was founded on a bold vision: to create a new kind of yacht and redefine what was possible on the water. From our earliest designs in 1967, we’ve pushed boundaries and reshaped the motor yacht industry through innovation, craftsmanship and relentless ambition.
At the heart of every Sunseeker lies a legacy of expert hands and meticulous attention to detail, skills refined and passed down through generations. These are the qualities that set our yachts apart - and the qualities that continue to drive our craft today.
In a world increasingly defined by automation, we remain committed to building handcrafted, handfinished boats. With over 1,800 talented team members across our busy shipyards - from longserving specialists to more than 180 apprentices - our Sunseeker workforce reflects the strength, diversity and pride of our local community. It’s this blend of heritage, skill and passion that makes our shipyards unlike any other place in the world.
Who We Are Seeking
We are looking for a creative, detaildriven Interior Design and Development Designer to join our renowned inhouse Design Office. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for luxury interiors, exceptional cabinetry/furniture design skills, and an interest in bringing worldclass yacht interiors to life.
You’ll thrive in a fastpaced environment, collaborating closely with designers, engineers, production teams, and suppliers to deliver beautifully crafted, productionready interior design solutions. Experience in marine interiors is advantageous, but strong transferable design and manufacturing knowledge is equally valued.
A Day in the Life
No two days are the same at Sunseeker. One day you may be developing a concept brief and transforming it into a full design pack; the next, supporting production teams on the shop floor to ensure your designs translate seamlessly into the finished yachts.
You’ll work with Siemens NX and Teamcenter to create highquality 3D models, cabin drawings, and build packs, collaborate with suppliers, review design changes, and help maintain accuracy across BoMs and technical documentation. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our interiors are not only stunning but also engineered for efficient manufacture.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop interior concepts through to completed, productionready design packs for both existing models and bespoke projects.
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Produce highquality build packs, including cabin drawings, using Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
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Incorporate standard components where possible and apply “Design for Manufacture” principles.
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Implement design updates through DCR/ECR/QIP processes.
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Support Sunseeker Production, suppliers, and contractors with technical problemsolving and cost/time reduction initiatives.
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Coordinate design corrections and ensure all updates are communicated effectively across departments.
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Upload and maintain all relevant design pack documentation in SAP.
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Ensure Bill of Materials (BoMs) remain accurate and up to date in collaboration with the Planning team.
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Maintain departmental documentation, including Master Drawing Lists and technical specifications.
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Work to established Design Office procedures and best working practices.
To Be Considered for This Job You Should
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Hold a degree or diploma in Interior Design, Industrial Design, or a related discipline or possess equivalent industry experience.
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Have strong experience in cabinetry and furniture design (essential).
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Ideally bring experience in interior design and build processes within the marine industry.
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Have knowledge of yacht or powered craft design/manufacture (beneficial).
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Understand project planning and supply chain processes (advantageous).
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Be proficient in 3D design software, ideally Siemens NX, with excellent CAD lifecycle knowledge.
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Be confident using Microsoft Office; ERP experience (e.g., SAP) is a plus.
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Bring a proactive, collaborative mindset with strong communication and problemsolving skills.
Sunseeker employees benefit from
With 7 miles of golden sandy beaches, flanked on both sides by the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coast line, working in Poole for a genuinely premiere international brand offers an enviable opportunity to truly live the dream. All the usual benefits you would expect from a sophisticated manufacturing organisation are available, including:
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A generous company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution
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Private medical insurance, including baby bonus and Digital GP (after 2 years)
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Dental insurance (after 2 years)
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Annual leave increases with continued service
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Health Assured EAP
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Trained Mental Health First Aiders
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Death in service scheme (£)
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Employee discounts with a wide range of third party businesses (up to 30% off) including Perkbox
