Design Manager - Bespoke Retail Fixtures & Prototypes Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 £45,000 plus a bonus, enhanced pension, life, travel and private medical insurance Want to see your designs become real products? We're looking for an experienced Design / Development professional to join an established international business and take ownership of exciting, bespoke retail fixture and prototype projects from concept through to manufacture and installation. This is a hands-on technical role – ideal for someone who understands how to turn a great design into something that can actually be manufactured, assembled and installed. What you'll be doing Take bespoke retail fixtures and prototypes from concept → design → prototype → manufacture → installation Work closely with designers, project managers, production teams and suppliers Produce and review technical drawings and SolidWorks designs Lead design-for-manufacture, materials and engineering decisions Develop the in-house CNC and 3D-printing capability Manage prototypes, costs, suppliers and production schedules Support installation, site surveys and technical problem-solving Work with major brands and retailers to deliver high-quality finished products What we're looking for We're interested in people with a background in retail fixtures, shopfitting, bespoke manufacturing, joinery, model making, exhibition/display manufacture or prototype development. You'll ideally have: Strong SolidWorks / CAD experience Knowledge of CNC and manufacturing processes Experience with prototypes or bespoke products Good understanding of design for manufacture Experience taking projects through to production and/or installation The ability to manage projects, suppliers, costs and deadlines A practical, hands-on approach and the confidence to solve problems Why consider it? This isn't a role where your designs disappear into a computer. You'll be involved in the whole journey – from the initial idea through to a physical product being manufactured and installed. You'll also have the opportunity to help develop the company's CNC, 3D-printing and in-house production capabilities, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both design and engineering. If you've got a background in retail design, shopfitting, bespoke manufacturing, prototyping or technical product development, we'd love to hear from you
In-House Design Manager employer: Integral Recruitment Ltd
Join a family-run business in Norwich that prioritises a fantastic company culture and values each employee. As a Technical Service Manager, you will benefit from exceptional growth opportunities and a supportive leadership team, allowing you to make a significant impact on technical standards and engineering quality while enjoying a collaborative and rewarding work environment.
