Product Design Jobs & Careers

Our client specialises in the design, development and manufacture of very high-quality lighting and furnishing products and are looking for a Product Designer to join their London design team.

The successful applicant will be working as part of the design team, assisting with the design and development of the company’s new product ranges as well as the maintenance of their extensive back catalogue of products. This will include producing concept renders, reverse engineering and product design, and the generation of technical drawings for manufacture. You will also be required to solve engineering problems should they arise and comfortably manage your own time and workload in a fast-paced design environment.

This is a great opportunity to be a part of a creative working environment, in a role that would offer an individual the chance to develop their own skills in the high-end interior industry. They are open to applications from both junior and midweight designers.

Skills and Experience needed from the Product Designer:

• Educated in a relevant degree discipline (Product Design, Design Engineering)
• Proficient with SolidWorks, Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office
• The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and suppliers when necessary
• Experience of design for manufacture and understanding of engineering concepts and materials
• A keen eye for quality and design with great attention to detail

In return the salary on offer is up to £35k plus Pension and 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays. They can also offer a working week of 4 days in the office and 1 at home. 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.