Product Designer

Our client has built a reputation with the world’s leading architects and designers for dealing in the finest antique and reproduction fireplaces, furniture and lighting.

Recognized worldwide, they are currently recruiting for a Junior Product Design Engineer. You will be working mainly on their lighting products full-time in their offices as part of a small design team. This will particularly suit a designer who has an appreciation of lamps and lanterns from the 17th to 19th centuries and also with interior design.

Essential skills, knowledge, and responsibilities:

• 2 – 3 years of professional experience, comfortable producing highly detailed drawings of components, assembly and explosion based on original products.
• Good proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing time-sensitive projects for both new collection launches and custom projects.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, different materials and installation techniques within the lighting world.
• Knowledge of 3D printing and 3D scanning processes.
• Well-developed communication skills with a hands-on and problem-solving attitude.
• Knowledge of Blender for rendering and freehand sketching skills an advantage.
• Interest in manufacturing processes and materials.

In return:

Salary on offer is c£30k with 25 days of Holiday (plus Bank Holidays), discretionary bonus scheme and pension. They hold regular events throughout the year and will also sponsor further courses where needed including advanced SolidWorks.