Product Design Jobs & Careers

With a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation, our client provides advanced solutions globally for managing surface water, ensuring efficient and safe water flow in various applications.

As a Product Design Engineer in the R&D team, you will be managing your own projects to design innovative, high-performance cutting-edge water management products. You’ll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, turning concepts into functional products through creativity, technical knowledge and rigorous testing. You will be working on their core product range either redesigning existing products or developing new fresh ideas and concepts for new products.

They continually invest in their employees and welcome a culture of inclusivity where you work in an environment where unique perspectives are not only acknowledged but celebrated, fostering a sense of belonging and recognition.

Skills and Experience needed from the Product Design Engineer:

• Product Design Degree
• At least 4 years of product design, ideally within the construction sector
• Experience using a range of materials such as concrete, plastics, steel fabrication and iron castings
• 3D design experience is essential with SolidWorks strongly preferred
• Strong communication, presentation and problem-solving skills

Salary and Benefits on offer:

• The salaries on offer can be discussed with the recruiter before deciding whether you wish to proceed
• Working hours - 34.5 per week (+ 1 hour unpaid lunch). 9am - 5pm Monday - Thursday, 9am - 4.30pm Friday. There is flexibility on start / finish time with this role
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays. Increases to 28 days with length of service
• Flexible hybrid working option
• Private Healthcare scheme and Life Assurance
• Company Contributary Pension
• Free parking with free electric car charging stations

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

With a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation, our client provides advanced solutions globally for managing surface water, ensuring efficient and safe water flow in various applications. 

As a Product Design Engineer in the R&D team, you will be managing your own projects to design innovative, high-performance cutting-edge water management products. You’ll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, turning concepts into functional products through creativity, technical knowledge and rigorous testing. You will be working on their core product range either redesigning existing products or developing new fresh ideas and concepts for new products. 

They continually invest in their employees and welcome a culture of inclusivity where you work in an environment where unique perspectives are not only acknowledged but celebrated, fostering a sense of belonging and recognition.

Skills and Experience needed from the Product Design Engineer:

• Product Design Degree or equivalent
• Ideally at least 4 years of product design, ideally within the construction sector
• Experience using a range of materials such as concrete, plastics, steel fabrication and iron castings
• 3D design experience is essential with SolidWorks strongly preferred
• Strong communication, presentation and problem-solving skills

Salary and Benefits on offer:

• All salaries can be discussed with the recruiter before deciding whether you wish to proceed
• Working hours - 34.5 per week (+ 1 hour unpaid lunch).  9am - 5pm Monday - Thursday, 9am - 4.30pm Friday. There is flexibility on start / finish time with this role
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays. Increases to 28 days with length of service
• Flexible hybrid working option
• Private Healthcare and Life Assurance schemes
• Company Contributary Pension
• Free parking with free electric car charging stations

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

This company is on the look-out for an individual with great experience from the product development sector, ideally lighting or furniture, to take on the role of Design Manager for a 16-month full-time maternity cover role.

Our client creates beautiful furniture, lighting, fabrics and wallpapers through collaborations with a network of the finest craftspeople in Britain. Their designs combine responsibly sourced, high-quality materials and superb workmanship to ensure they endure for generations.

Supporting the Creative Director you will be responsible for leading the development of innovative and manufacturable furniture and lighting designs from the initial concept through to production handover. This role ensures that design intent is effectively translated into functional, high-quality designs that align to company objectives, while meeting the NPD timelines, technical requirements, and stakeholders' expectations.

A full job spec will be sent out to all applicants that show the following:

• A Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience
• A Degree in Design or a related field
• Relevant knowledge and understanding of UK standards and legislations
• A driving licence is essential as there will be a requirement for visiting workshops
• Able to work to deadlines with strong planning, prioritisation, and time management skills
• Able to demonstrate a genuine interest in environmental innovation and sustainability, particularly in the interiors sector

In return they offer:

• A generous negotiable salary which can be discussed with the recruiter before you decide whether to proceed
• 22 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) plus additional days off for Birthdays and Christmas
• Pension, Healthcare, Car and Cycle to Work Benefit Schemes
• Full Travel expenses paid when visiting the workshops and the other office
• The choice of working from their London or Leicester offices

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

This company is on the look-out for an individual with great experience from the product development sector, ideally lighting or furniture, to take on the role of Design Manager for a 16-month full-time maternity cover role.

Our client creates beautiful furniture, lighting, fabrics and wallpapers through collaborations with a network of the finest craftspeople in Britain. Their designs combine responsibly sourced, high-quality materials and superb workmanship to ensure they endure for generations.

Supporting the Creative Director you will be responsible for leading the development of innovative and manufacturable furniture and lighting designs from the initial concept through to production handover. This role ensures that design intent is effectively translated into functional, high-quality designs that align to company objectives, while meeting the NPD timelines, technical requirements, and stakeholders' expectations.

A full job spec will be sent out to all applicants that show the following:

• A Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience
• A Degree in Design or a related field
• Relevant knowledge and understanding of UK standards and legislations
• A driving licence is essential as there will be a requirement for visiting workshops
• Able to work to deadlines with strong planning, prioritisation, and time management skills
• Able to demonstrate a genuine interest in environmental innovation and sustainability, particularly in the interiors sector

In return they offer:

• A generous negotiable salary which can be discussed with the recruiter before you decide whether to proceed
• 22 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) plus additional days off for Birthdays and Christmas
• Pension, Healthcare, Car and Cycle to Work Benefit Schemes
• Full Travel expenses paid when visiting the workshops and the other office
• The choice of working from their London or Leicester offices

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client has over 80 years of expertise in bespoke metal fabrication working with leading architecture firms in the UK to provide high end bespoke Lift interior finishes for new landmark builds and refurbishments.

They are currently recruiting for a Designer to work closely with the fabrication team and it will be a combined design and project management role alongside meeting clients with the MD to discuss projects. They are looking for an individual who wants to progress to managing their own projects in the future.

Offices are in Kent, inside the M25 close to public transport and there will be regular London site visits and meetings as it is not a desk bound role.

Main Responsibilities of the Designer:

• Manage your own CAD and design workload
• Liaise with client and architect to develop existing relationships
• Attend and survey site liaising with install teams
• Execute project planning and management of labour
• Attend client meetings with the MD

Skills and Experience sought by the Designer:

• 3+ years of experience in architectural metalwork design, sheet metalwork or joinery design
• Proficient in AutoCAD and ideally Fusion 360
• Strong design sensibility and the ability to translate concept design into a buildable project
• Good telephone, communication and presentation skills
• A genuine interest in a career in project management

In return they offer:

• Salary £35k+
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing over the first five years)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Car Parking but also 20 mins from London Bridge Station
• Kitchen with refreshments provided

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.