At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative products that improve health and wellbeing.
- Company: Join a creative team at IO-CO, focused on science-led technologies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for autonomy and rapid project ownership in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a small, agile team turning ideas into tangible products.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in industrial design or product design engineering with strong CAD skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About IO-CO
IO-CO is an applied research, product development and venture creation studio focused on building science-led technologies that improve human health, performance and wellbeing. Working across R&D, industrial design, engineering and behavioural neuroscience, we develop innovative products and systems from early-stage research through to prototyping, validation and commercialisation. Our work spans consumer products, health technology, intelligent systems and emerging technologies — combining scientific insight with hands‑on product development to create meaningful real‑world impact. We are a small, agile and highly creative team that values curiosity, experimentation and people who love building new things.
The Role
We are looking for an Industrial Designer / Design Engineer to join our team. You will have at least two years' experience in industrial design, product design or product design engineering, ideally within a small, fast‑moving product development environment. This is a broad multidisciplinary role that requires adaptability and a willingness to work across design, engineering and R&D. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating between industrial design and technical development, with an interest in both creative thinking and hands‑on problem solving. This role is ideal for someone who is highly capable, proactive and self‑driven, and excited by the process of exploring, prototyping and developing innovative products. You’ll work across a wide range of projects — from early‑stage research and concept generation through to testing, development and product delivery. There is significant opportunity to take ownership of projects and help turn ideas into real products within a small and agile team. We are looking for someone with a strong builder mindset who enjoys autonomy, responsibility and rapidly testing, validating and improving ideas through hands‑on development.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing and developing innovative physical products and systems
- Working across R&D, industrial design and product development
- Generating concepts through sketching, CAD and rapid prototyping
- Building and testing functional prototypes and proof‑of‑concepts
- Collaborating with engineers, manufacturers and external partners
- Exploring new technologies, materials and product opportunities
- Taking products from early concepts through to validated solutions
Skills & Experience
- 2 years minimum experience in a Product Design, Industrial Design or Product Design Engineering role
- Strong CAD capability (SolidWorks preferred)
- Communicative sketching, ideation and visual communication skills
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and product development
- Hands‑on experience developing and iterating physical products
- Familiarity with prototyping consumer electronics using platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi and similar systems
- Interest in emerging AI tools and evolving product development workflows
Location
Based near Ascot, Berkshire (SL5). Salary £30,000–£40,000 depending on experience, capability and fit.
Industrial Designer in Ascot employer: IO-CO
At IO-CO, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of creativity and innovation. Our small, agile team encourages curiosity and experimentation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and ownership of projects in a dynamic environment. Located near Ascot, Berkshire, we offer a collaborative workspace where your contributions can lead to meaningful advancements in health and wellbeing technologies.
