Product Designer

• Full-time
• Research & Development
• Cotes Mill, Loughborough

We are ideally looking for someone with an industrial / 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

You may be required to help out in other departments during busy periods or to help introduce new products and processes into their production.

Skills & Attributes
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.

Benefits

In return, we offer a competitive salary starting from £28,000 per annum (based on experience), and during your first year, you will receive training in the role and performance appraisals.

• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Life insurance
• Wellness programme (Help@Hand) offering 24/7 helpline, unlimited mental health sessions, remote GP & physio, savings and discounts on gyms and everyday shopping
• Cycle-to-work scheme

If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply below with a CV, Cover Letter and Portfolio.