Development Designer

Thorn Baker Industrial; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Development Designer to create detailed CAD models for POS displays. The role demands collaboration with various teams to ensure designs are functional and meet safety guidelines. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Product Design or Industrial Design and have experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD. This is an office-based position in Leicester, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with temporary and permanent POS displays.
• Good IT skills, especially in SolidWorks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed CAD models for POS displays.
• Collaborate with teams for design feasibility.
• Ensure designs meet safety and structural guidelines.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

2D CAD modeling

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Product Design or Industrial Design

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for a Development Designer to work for an established POS/POP manufacturer based in Leicester

This is a great opportunity for an experienced development engineer looking for their next career move to work in their development office.

The company is a fast-paced organisation, and are looking for someone that has worked in a similar type of role. They specialise in the supply of POS/POP within the temporary and permanent display industry.

This is an office-based role.

The Job:

• Develop detailed 3D and 2D CAD models for POS displays, using software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Interpret creative briefs and convert conceptual designs into functional, production-ready solutions.
• Collaborate with account managers, creatives, suppliers, and production teams to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Create technical drawings, assembly guides, and BOMs (Bills of Materials) for prototyping and manufacturing.
• Ensure designs meet structural, safety, and brand guidelines.
• Prototype and test design solutions, making iterations as needed.
• Source appropriate materials and production methods based on design and budget constraints.
• Support onsite installations or builds when required.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure accurate production outputs and timelines.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, materials, and technologies.
• Conduct site surveys as and when required.
• To embrace a team culture conducive to teamwork, individual empowerment, honesty, and that is commercially astute.
• Be able to report on risk in a timely fashion to allow the business to react accordingly.
• To conduct yourself in a professional, honest and respectful manner at all times internally and outside of the business
• Training and coaching operatives to help our employees grow and feel supported.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Planning, workshop, prototype and pre-production to align development activities with sales forecasts, demand planning, and budgetary constraints to we all work towards a shared goal.

About You:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
• Experience working with both temporary and permanent POS displays

Person Specification:

• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Have excellent time management / multi-tasking skills / be to prioritise effectively.
• Have excellent reporting skills.
• Have excellent IT skills (MS Office).
• Be comfortable building and maintaining effective client and internal relationships.
• Have exemplary levels of attention to detail.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be target driven with an ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Be methodical, precise and be able to maintain accurate record systems and report accordingly.
• Good numeracy skills
• Have a sound knowledge of SolidWorks

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