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Product Designer

Location: Poole, Dorset

Hours: 39 hours (Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 5.00pm Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm)

Salary: £26,000

About our client:

Our client is a well-established leader in the domestic and commercial lighting industry. With a focus on innovative design and high-quality products, they are one of the UK's largest providers of lighting solutions to retailers and wholesalers. They have a reputation for providing a vast, constantly evolving range of lighting to suit every style and budget, from decorative ceiling lights to functional outdoor fixtures.

About the role – Product Designer:

We are currently looking for a charismatic and focused Product Designer to join our client's talented design team. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a desire to work in a fast-paced creative role. You will be responsible for designing and developing both interior and exterior lighting products from initial concept through to final prototypes for leading national accounts and in-house brands.

You will need to be a strong communicator with a desire to work in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities include:

* Take an active role in the conceptualisation and design development of new products.

* Plan and execute design projects based on given briefs and schedules, ensuring designs meet all requirements for form, aesthetics, technical quality, and costing.

* Bring fresh and innovative ideas at each phase of the design development process.

* Communicate with team members to ensure the appropriate execution of projects.

* Create engaging visual product presentations for customers and liaise with national account customers.

* Determine materials, construction, colour, and surface finishes.

* Liaise directly with manufacturing partners to reduce development lead times and increase speed to market.

Experience and skills required for the role:

* A BA in Industrial Design or Product Design is essential.

* Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator.

* Excellent hand-drawing and 2D visualisation skills.

* Knowledge of 3D design software such as Fusion 360, Solidworks, Creo, or Rhino.

* The ability to visualise designs as 3D models and mock-ups using an in-house workshop.

* The ability to interpret technical drawings and translate them into a usable format for manufacturing.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Experience with rendering packages like Key Shot is an advantage but is not essential.

* The ability to travel independently as and when required.

Some of our clients company benefits include:

* A supportive, stable, and progressive business environment with a great team culture.

* Competitive holiday allowance

* Pension scheme

* Free parking

* Perkbox employee benefits

* Generous staff discount