Design Director

TipTopJob; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury product company in East Hagbourne, England is seeking a Design Director to oversee the design and development of handcrafted luxury products. The ideal candidate will have extensive product design and leadership experience, with a passion for creativity. This hybrid role requires some travel, offering a competitive salary of £70,000 – £80,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Enhanced Holiday

Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in product design is essential.
• Operating at a senior level within the industry.
• A passion for creativity and innovative design.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design process from research to conceptualisation.
• Work closely with clients to meet their briefs.
• Lead a small team and contribute to leadership decisions.
• Act as a spokesperson and confidently pitch ideas.

Skills

Product design experience

Leadership/management experience

Creativity in product design

Job description

Overview

Design Director (Luxury Products) – Didcot, Oxfordshire

A GBP 70,000 – A GBP 80,000 + Pension + Enhanced Holiday + Bank Holidays + Private Healthcare + Bonus

Working hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. Hybrid: 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

About the Company

The company employs over 30 people and is a well established and award winning manufacturer of luxury products. It has an impressive facility in a rural setting comprising the workshop, welding/fabrication production area, offices and gardens.

Role Overview

The Design Director will be responsible for the design and development of luxurious hand crafted products, overseeing all aspects of the design process from research to creative conceptualisation and innovation. You will work closely with the client to ensure their brief can be met. Some travel will be required from time to time.

Responsibilities

• The Design Director will be responsible for the design and development of luxurious hand crafted products, overseeing all aspects of the design process from research to creative conceptualisation and innovation.
• Work closely with the client to ensure their brief can be met.
• Some travel will be required from time to time.
• Lead a small team
• Form part of the leadership team
• Client facing and able to pitch ideas confidently
• Act as a spokesperson for the company
• Explore and research appropriate materials

Successful Candidate

• Product design experience
• Experience operating at a senior level
• Passionate about creativity and product design
• Leadership/management experience