CAD Designer

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

Job summary

Olsam is seeking a CAD Designer to join their dynamic team in London. This mid-senior level role will involve product development and CAD design across various categories. The ideal candidate will have a strong design portfolio, proficient skills in CAD software, and a passion for innovation. Olsam values creative input and collaborative efforts, creating a vibrant work environment in a growing start-up.

Benefits

30 days holiday + 8 UK bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Pension contribution Scheme

Work from Abroad opportunity

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Mental Health Support

Opportunity for International Travel

Flexi-Fridays

Qualifications

• Skilled in creating high-quality 3D CAD models and technical drawings.
• Experience with photo-realistic rendering and production-ready assets.
• Collaborative and detail-oriented with strong design skills.

Responsibilities

• Support product development across all Olsam brands.
• Create 3D CAD models and technical drawings.
• Design packaging and marketing assets.

Skills

3D CAD design

Packaging design

Market research

Education

Degree in Product Design or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Pro/ENGINEER

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

KeyShot

Job description

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About Us

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.

About Us

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
  
  
  

Perks & Benefits

• 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
• Vibrant Office – Runway East, Bloomsbury
  
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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