Product Designer

We are looking for a motivated, capable, and friendly individual to join our Product Design team at our Leicestershire office. Ideally, you will have an industrial or product design background.

You will be working closely with our Research & Development team to help develop new kitchen and accessory ranges. The Research & Development team is involved in all aspects of the design and development of new and existing products and accessories.

Your responsibilities will include, but won't be limited to:

• Research (market research, materials, manufacturing processes, suppliers, and manufacturers).
• Development of new and existing products.
• Prototyping.
• Producing CAD drawings (2D & 3D) and information for product documentation.
• Sample ordering, reviewing, and testing.
• Communicating with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Initial production of new products.
• Continued product quality control.
• Product costing and profitability.
• Liaising with other departments.
• General administration.
• Product compliance, certification (UK & US), and Intellectual Property.

We would love you to:

• Have a creative qualification.
• Be able to prioritise and plan your workload.
• Show initiative and be self-motivated.
• Work well in a team and independently.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Be experienced in 2D and 3D CAD (Autocad/Draftsight & Solidworks).
• Have 2 or more years of industry experience (preferable but not essential)
• Have a genuine passion for homeware products and interiors.

We are looking for candidates who are ambitious and keen to have a career in the furniture and homeware-making industry.

In return, we offer a competitive starting salary based on experience, and during your first year, you will receive training in the role and performance appraisals.