Senior Industrial Designer - (req70452) in Cheltenham

Hybrid working model with 3–4 days per week onsite in Cheltenham. Salary £45–£50K, depending on skills and experience, plus a fantastic benefits package including a company bonus. We encourage you to apply as early as possible—applications will be reviewed weekly and we will close the application process as soon as sufficient applications are received.

About Kohler Mira and the Position

Kohler Mira designs and engineers some of the UK’s most innovative and trusted showering and bathroom products. As part of Kohler Co.’s global design community, we bring together creativity, technical expertise and a commitment to improving daily life through thoughtful, user‑centred design. Our design studio values diverse perspectives, collaboration and a supportive culture. We are seeking a Senior Industrial Designer to help shape the future of our product ranges through insight-driven concept development, refined execution and strong understanding of materials and manufacturing. Working closely with engineering and marketing teams, you will contribute to projects that champion user‑centric innovation, quality and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• User‑Centred Design & Innovation: Develop thoughtful, user‑centred showering and bathroom products from initial insights and early innovative concepts, through to design for manufacture. Create sketches, CAD models, prototypes, and storytelling visuals to explore and communicate ideas. Integrate market trends, technical constraints, sustainability principles and long‑term design thinking into project work. Stay informed on emerging materials, technologies, and user trends.
• Execution & Delivery: Prepare refined CAD, visuals, CMF documentation, and detailed design specifications to support decision making and manufacturing. Work closely with the prototyping lab to execute prototypes of various levels of fidelity. Collaborate closely with engineering and suppliers to ensure design integrity through tooling, testing, and launch.
• Collaboration: Contribute to project leadership by helping define design direction and supporting decision making in collaboration with Marketing and Engineering. Participate in design reviews and senior stakeholder presentations. Support a positive, creative and collaborative studio culture where innovation can flourish.

Experience and Capabilities

• 5+ years of industry experience delivering products end to end (from concept to manufacturing). Preferred, in‑house experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary design projects in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Methodical and thorough approach to user‑centric design, alongside ability to seek clarity and move at pace.
• Experience conducting and digesting user and desktop research.
• Ability to navigate problems of a complex nature and think conceptually.
• Strong sketching and rapid prototyping abilities.
• Strong knowledge of injection moulding.
• Exceptional CMF sensibility, aesthetic judgement and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative, self‑motivated, curious, hands‑on and adaptable.
• Highly proficient in SolidWorks and Keyshot.
• Experience with Adobe CS (Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Ability to manage time effectively across multiple projects and tasks, whilst working to deadlines.
• Fluency in English, UK work eligibility, valid passport & willingness to travel.

Nice to Have

• A degree in Industrial Design, Product Design or a related discipline.
• Experience designing mass premium products for the home.
• Experience in UX/UI (Figma).
• Digital sketching ability (Procreate).
• AI prompting experience.
• Ability to define finishes/material palettes and knowledge of finishing processes.
• Knowledge of additional CAD/visualisation tools.
• Curiosity for inclusivity, circular design, and material innovation.

Why Join us

Shape products used by millions, working in an exciting design studio located alongside our on‑site manufacturing facilities, with access to advanced prototyping, testing and design tools. Join a supportive, close‑knit team that values creativity, wellbeing and belonging, where contributions are recognised and celebrated. Be part of the global Kohler design community, collaborating with colleagues across the US, India and China. Enjoy a great work–life balance, with hybrid working (typically 4 days in the office initially, with potential to move to 3) and an annual paid volunteer day to support a charity of your choice. Work in beautiful Cheltenham, a vibrant town where most of the team is based and where regular social events help bring people together.

Please note that a lot of people at Kohler Mira either live in Cheltenham or commute from many other parts of the West Country: Birmingham, Bristol, Forest of Dean, Cirencester, Worcester, Stroud and Malmesbury.

We can offer you a lot in return! We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With a genuine commitment to creating better tomorrows, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada Controls, and Recoup. Where our brands differ in market position, they are equal in their commitment to design, innovation, and providing a single level of quality regardless of price. Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice.

If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact talentacquisitionuk@kohler.com.