Product Design Jobs & Careers

Are you an experienced Product Manager with a technical or product development background? Would you enjoy taking ownership of a specialist product range and helping shape its future?

Our client is a global leader in the design and manufacture of sustainable drainage systems, developing innovative solutions that help manage surface water responsibly across commercial, industrial, residential and infrastructure projects.

They are now looking for a Product Manager to take ownership of their Storm Water Control (SWC) portfolio, developing and optimising the range to ensure it remains competitive, compliant and aligned with customer needs and wider business growth. This is a varied role that brings together product development, market insight, commercial thinking and project management. You will work closely with R&D, Sales, Marketing and Procurement, using customer feedback, market trends, competitor activity and changing industry standards to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.

You will be responsible for the ongoing development and optimisation of the SWC product range, ensuring products meet market demand, customer expectations and regulatory requirements. You will ideally have experience in product management, product development or technical project management, with a good understanding of how to take a product from idea or improvement through to successful delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing product development and improvement projects from specification through to delivery.
• Analysing market trends, customer feedback, competitor activity and industry standards to identify opportunities.
• Developing clear and accurate technical product specifications for training and product literature.
• Working collaboratively with R&D, Sales, Marketing and Procurement to deliver product initiatives.
• Managing projects to agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Building strong customer relationships and using their insight to drive product improvements.

You will bring:

• Proven project and product management experience from the construction or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience working with technical physical products.
• Strong commercial and market awareness, with the ability to turn customer and market insight into viable product opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work effectively across multiple departments.
• A structured and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• The confidence to understand and communicate technical information clearly.

You will be joining a forward-thinking business with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement. The culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking and gives people the freedom and responsibility to make a real contribution.

The package includes:

• c£50k plus annual performance related bonus 
• Hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days office based
• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising to 28 days with length of service
• 6% employer pension contribution with salary exchange scheme available
• Life assurance from day one - 2x annual salary
• Private healthcare after 3 months
• Employee Assistance Service for employees and their households
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth
• Christmas shutdown

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

Our client produces high-quality commercial furniture for the workplace and are renowned for finely detailed, beautifully made furniture. They work closely with Furniture Dealers and Fit-out Companies on a variety of prestigious projects and are now looking for an experienced SWOOD Technical Designer to join their internal Design & Development team. This is a specialist role for someone who enjoys working at the point where design meets production and who has a strong understanding of furniture manufacture.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing a library of panel styles and components, creating detailed SWOOD models and generating the cutting lists, BOMs and exploded drawings that provide the essential information required by the factory.

A key part of the role will be migrating and replicating the company's existing standard furniture portfolio from SolidWorks into detailed SWOOD models, as well as creating and maintaining SWOOD library parts and templates. You will then use these to adapt existing designs or develop new solutions for tailored and bespoke projects.

As the technical “gatekeeper” of SWOOD, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate information flows from the Design team through to Production. Reporting to the Head of Design, you will work closely with the Head of Production and have daily interaction with the wider design team, production management and the CNC team.

As the SWOOD Technical Designer you will have:

• Strong experience using SWOOD within furniture, cabinetry or joinery.
• Excellent 3D modelling and technical drawing skills.
• A good understanding of furniture construction, materials, hardware and manufacturing processes.
• Experience producing cutting lists, BOMs and CNC / manufacturing data.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with Design and Production teams.

This is an important role within the business, with the opportunity to make a real impact on how technical information is created and transferred into production. There is also plenty of scope for the position to develop and grow into other areas of the business in the future.

The role is office-based full time in South Buckinghamshire, so living within a reasonable commuting distance is important.

What's on offer?

• £40,000 - £50,000 salary
• Contributory pension plus quarterly bonus scheme
• Standard holiday entitlement plus Cycle to Work scheme

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

This role is now on hold until September.

Our client is a British company specializing in the design and manufacturing of high-quality wallpapers and fabrics and known for its unique and artistic designs that often draw inspiration from historical patterns and natural elements.

The Studio Design Director is a senior, hands-on creative role responsible for leading the design and development of wallpaper and fabric collections from concept through to production. Working closely with the Creative Director, the role combines creative vision with strong technical expertise in pattern design, colour, scale, repeats, substrates and digital printing.

The position involves creating original designs, developing freelance contributions, overseeing the studio design process, and ensuring all work remains true to the brand’s distinctive aesthetic and heritage. The role also includes supporting and guiding the design team, particularly the Design Development Manager, while helping shape the future structure and growth of the studio.

As the company enters a period of evolution and growth, the successful candidate will need to balance innovation with sensitivity to the brand’s history, values and identity. They should be an experienced senior designer with strong leadership skills, excellent organisation, technical confidence, and a collaborative, thoughtful approach to working across teams and with external partners.

The ideal person will have a genuine passion for pattern, materials, and craftsmanship, alongside the ability to combine creativity with practical problem-solving and calm, considered leadership.

In return they are offering a negotiable salary which can be discussed with recruiter before proceeding. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Working with office furniture resellers, architects and design consultants, this company creates innovative, sustainable solutions for modern workspaces. As demand grows for their beautifully upholstered products - from pods to sofas - they’re expanding their talented product development team.

As an Upholstery Product Developer, you’ll bring creative ideas to life - turning concepts into high-quality, commercially viable products. Collaborating with international design studios and working hands-on in the workshop, you’ll play a key role in every stage of development, from prototype to production.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and refine prototypes, testing comfort, ergonomics, and durability.
• Source, test, and evaluate upholstery materials, foams, and finishes that meet design and sustainability goals.
• Carry out upholstery work in the workshop when needed.
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to ensure projects run smoothly from sampling through to production.
• Continuously improve existing product ranges and explore new opportunities for innovation.

About You

• Proven experience in upholstery and pattern cutting.
• Strong knowledge of upholstery construction, foams, textiles and frames.
• Practical problem-solver with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Technical drawing or CAD skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) desirable.

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £30,000 - £32,000, with room to grow.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension contribution.
• The opportunity to collaborate with international design studios on innovative, sustainable furniture projects.

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

If you’re passionate about great design, craftsmanship, and sustainability - and want to be part of a growing, creative team - we’d love to hear from you.