Development Designer

Thorn Baker Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Development Designer for a well-established manufacturer based in Leicester. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in the POS or POP sector and proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and SolidWorks. Responsibilities include producing development solutions, conducting site surveys, and collaborating with various teams to oversee the product development lifecycle. The position is office-based and offers competitive benefits such as paid time off during the Christmas shutdown.

Benefits

Paid time off during Christmas shutdown

Death in service benefit

Health Shield

Peninsula benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in relevant field.
• Ideally experienced in plastics, joinery, and metalworks.

Responsibilities

• Produce development solutions supporting clients' design intent.
• Conduct site surveys with senior supervision.
• Assist in creating technical drawings and mock-ups.
• Support product development lifecycle from concept to production.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain design intent.
• Maintain updated BOMs and product specification documents.
• Conduct materials research and liaise with suppliers.
• Prepare and organize digital files and documentation.
• Foster a team culture focused on teamwork and empowerment.

Skills

Experience in the POS or POP or Retail Design sector

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Familiarity with CAD software

Strong understanding of design principles

Excellent attention to detail

Clear and effective communication skills

Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks

Sound knowledge of SolidWorks

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino)

Job description

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

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.

Ideally, you must have some knowledge of the sector.

This is an office-based role.

Company benefits:

• Paid time off during company Christmas shutdown period in addition to your annual holiday entitlement
• Death in service x 2 years
• Health Shield
• Peninsula benefits package
• £40,000 - £45,000

The Job:

• Responsible for producing development solutions to support the clients design and technical intent.
• Conduct site surveys as and when required with supervision from senior members of staff.
• Form part of an installation team on site aiding members with site activities as and when required.
• Assist in creating and developing technical drawings, 3D mock-ups, and specification sheets under guidance.
• Support the product development lifecycle from concept to production, including sample reviews and revisions.
• Collaborate with design, sourcing, and production teams to ensure design intent is maintained through development.
• Maintain and update bill of materials (BOMs) and product specification documents.
• Conduct materials research, liaise with suppliers for swatches and samples, and help assess feasibility.
• Prepare and maintain organized digital files, drawings, and project documentation.
• To embrace and foster 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 will be given to aid in both your personal and professional development.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Planning, workshop, prototype and pre-production to align development activities with sales forecasts.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• You must have experience in the POS or POP or Retail Design sector.
• You must have a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Ideally experienced in plastics with some experience of joinery and metalworks.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator) and familiarity with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino).
• Strong understanding of design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow design specifications precisely.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Have a sound knowledge of SolidWorks.

For further information, please call our office on 0116 429 3102 or email [e-mail].

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