CAD Designer

Olsam Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Olsam Group is seeking a CAD Designer to enhance product development across key categories. This full-time, hybrid role based in London requires expertise in CAD design, a solid product design degree, and passion for innovation. You'll collaborate closely with teams to shape exciting consumer-focused products and drive brand success.

Benefits

30 days holiday + 8 UK bank holidays

Pension contribution Scheme – 5% from you, 3% from us

Private Medical Insurance - Includes travel, vision & dental

Work from Abroad - One month per year, anywhere in the world

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Mental Health Support - Free, confidential therapy

Opportunity for International Travel

Flexi-Fridays - Finish early one Friday per month

Olstar Events - Quarterly meetups, celebrations & socials

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio across 3D product and packaging design.
• Proficient in SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, especially plastic injection moulding.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 3D CAD models and technical drawings.
• Support product development across all Olsam brands, from concept through to launch.
• Conduct market and product research to support ideation.

Skills

3D product design

Packaging design

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Innovation

Education

Degree in Product Design or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Pro/ENGINEER

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

KeyShot

Job description

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At Olsam, we are on a mission to grow brands and develop products that customers love, trust, and value. We specialize in acquiring and scaling category-leading brands, unlocking their full potential by expanding them across international marketplaces and channels, streamlining operations, and driving product innovation.

With a fantastic team across three continents and 15 nationalities, we bring together over 50 years of e-commerce expertise. We’re not just building brands, we’re shaping the future of global consumer goods. We are looking for ambitious, driven individuals to be part of it.Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.

The Opportunity

As a CAD designer in our team, you will play a crucial role in driving product development initiatives across our three core categories: Sports & Outdoors, Home & Travel, Health & Personal Care. You will bring ideas to life through quality CAD designs, 2D graphic solutions, packaging development and product marketing assets. This is a great opportunity to work on a wide array of consumer projects, working in collaboration with internal cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners.

This role is ideal for someone with strong design skills and a passion for innovation, who is excited to work in a fast-paced, growing start-up with a talented team. Your work will directly impact Olsam’s product portfolio and contribute to shaping our success.

Location & Flexibility

Full-time role based at our modern office in Runway East, London

40 hours per week, 9 am to 6 pm with a one-hour lunch

This position is hybrid, with the expectation to go to the office 2 days per week

While london-based is preferred, wider UK-based candidates will also be considered

Key Responsibilities

Support product development across all Olsam brands, from concept through to launch

Create high-quality 3D CAD models and technical drawings (injection moulding, extrusions, plastic tooling)

Translate early concepts into detailed, production-ready assets

Produce photo-realistic renders using KeyShot or similar tools

Design 2D assets: packaging, cutter guides, inserts, labels, and instructions

Contribute to Amazon listing content (A+ visuals, translations, graphics)

Conduct market and product research to support ideation

Assist with design assets for tradeshows and industry events

About You

Degree in Product Design or related field (BA/BSc/BEng)

Strong portfolio across 3D product and packaging design

Skilled in SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER and Rhino

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Experience with KeyShot (preferred)

Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, especially plastic injection moulding

Collaborative, communicative, and detail-oriented

Passionate about creating high-quality, consumer-first products

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year (pro rata)

30 days holiday + 8 UK bank holidays

Pension contribution Scheme – 5% from you, 3% from us.

Private Medical Insurance – Includes travel, vision & dental (through Vitality)

Work from Abroad – One month per year, anywhere in the world*

Bonus Scheme – Discretionary bonus, based on individual and company performance

Mental Health Support – Free, confidential therapy via Spill

Opportunity for International Travel – Our team members have been to New York, Vegas, Amsterdam… and Birmingham!

Flexi-Fridays – Finish early one Friday per month

Olstar Events – Quarterly meetups, celebrations & socials

Olsam is proud to be a disability-committed employer registered in the UK. If you identify as having a disability and meet all of the criteria set out in the job description, we would like to support you through the interview stage. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all employees and applicants can flourish.