Design Manager

Joseph Joseph Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 3 days in office, 2 at/

Benefits package

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Training and development

Job summary

Joseph Joseph Ltd in London is looking for a Design Manager to lead end-to-end development of complex consumer products from concept to manufacture, initially focusing on Cookshop & Cookware.

You will work with the Senior Design Manager and cross-functional teams to deliver market-leading ranges on time and within budget, mentoring junior colleagues and supporting recruitment.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 at home) and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or master's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven track record delivering complex consumer goods from concept to manufacture.
• Ability to manage multiple projects on tight critical paths.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of manufacturing techniques; factory experience is a plus.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with design tools.
• Proficient in Adobe CS and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design development of Cookshop & Cookware categories.
• Manage multiple fast-paced projects with schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, suppliers on prototypes and QA.
• Draft briefs for design and engineering resources.
• Present updates and plans to senior stakeholders.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support recruitment.

Skills

Industrial Design

Product Design

Time management

Communication

Adobe CS

SolidWorks

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe CS

Job description

At Joseph Joseph, we are driven by a simple yet powerful belief — that intelligent design has the ability to transform everyday living. We create distinctive, thoughtfully engineered products that not only solve real-world problems but also bring joy, beauty, and functionality to daily life.

Headquartered in London, we have grown into one of the world’s most admired houseware brands, with a presence in over 100 countries and partnerships with leading department stores, independent retailers, and a rapidly expanding e-commerce business.

We are seeking a Design Manager to join our New Product Development team. Initially focused on our Cookshop & Cookware categories, with scope to take on projects across the wider portfolio as the business evolves, this role carries end-to-end accountability for developing complex consumer products from concept to manufacture.

This role will report into the ‘Senior Design Manager - Category Lead’ and work closely with our Chief Product Officer, Chief Creative Officer and cross-functional partners to deliver market-leading ranges on time and within budget.

What you will be doing:

• Project delivery
  • Accountable for multiple, fast-paced complex projects launching into a global marketplace.
  • Resolve design details and drive development forward, ensuring on-time launches against tight critical paths.
  • Liaise directly with packaging designers and manufacturing suppliers to manage prototypes, samples and quality checks.
• Concept and category development
  • Identify relevant opportunities to consistently drive category innovation and growth.
  • Develop clear and concise briefs for the Industrial Design and Engineering resource supporting your projects.
  • Convey updates on product development, along with new plans and ideas, confidently and engagingly to ensure progress is clear and decisions are made easily.
• Cross-functional collaboration
  • Collaborate with in-house designers, engineers and commercial teams to align on requirements, budgets and margin targets.
  • Assess technical development issues, define scope for resolution, communicate options and drive issues to closure.
• Commercial stewardship
  • Ensure projects are kept within agreed budgets and product costs align with margin targets.
  • Ensure adherence to timelines and proactively address challenges to support project continuity and enable successful commercial launches.
• Team & culture
  • Mentor junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Support recruitment and handover processes as the team evolves.

What we need from you:

• An undergraduate (or master's) degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Solid product development experience, with a track record of delivering complex consumer goods from concept to manufacture.
• An ability to effectively manage time whilst working to tight critical paths on multiple projects.
• Clear communication skills, with the confidence to present ideas to senior stakeholders.
• A good understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes, ideally with factory experience in the Far East.
• An enthusiastic, hands-on approach, comfortable getting involved with all aspects of the process.
• Proficiency in design applications such as Adobe CS and SolidWorks.
• A creative, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to challenge conventional thinking while keeping ideas commercial.
• An adaptable and dependable character, capable of engaging effectively across teams.

What you will get from us:

• Competitive salary and holiday allowance
• Company performance related bonus
• A pension contribution
• An exclusive staff discount
• 24/7 healthcare appointment support
• Hybrid working – 3 days in office & 2 days from home and flex start/finish times
• External private employee wellbeing support
• Access to Perkbox
• Volunteer days
• Team Recognition scheme
• Training and Development
• Holiday carry-over scheme
• Season-ticket travel loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Parental Leave support
• Holiday trading (buy/sell) and extra holiday days for long service