Development Designer — Innovative Retail Displays

Array | Willson & Brown; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Array Marketing in Leicester seeks a Development Designer to translate client needs into innovative retail display solutions. You will bridge design intent and production, ensuring planograms are achieved and well presented with collaboration across Creative, Engineering, Graphics, Commercial and Production teams.

The role requires SolidWorks proficiency, 2D CAD and Adobe Creative Suite, plus a strong grasp of wood, metal and plastic manufacturing processes, all while maintaining high quality

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Product Design, Industrial Design or related discipline.
• Proficient in SolidWorks (or equivalent 3D CAD software), 2D CAD software, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes across wood, metal and plastic.
• Excellent visual communication skills via technical drawings, sketches, renderings and presentations.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft software packages.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients, retailers, and commercial teams to define project briefs, objectives, and deliverables through a structured and transparent design process.
• Generate accurate Planograms via 2D CAD / ePlano tools and produce supporting BoM documentation.
• Produce 3D models and technical drawings in SolidWorks that define material selection, finish, process, fit, functionality, and assembly.
• Develop solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability while meeting cost and sustainability targets.
• Create and present design intent documents and technical solutions that communicate designs clearly and effectively to brands and retailers.
• Provide accurate briefs and documentation to internal manufacturing and production departments.
• Work directly with clients, retailers, and commercial departments to define project briefs and end goals, working through a constructive design process.

Skills

Visual communication

Problem solving

Time management

English communication

MS Office

Education

Degree or diploma in Product Design or Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

2D CAD software

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Array Marketing in Leicester seeks a Development Designer to translate client needs into innovative retail display solutions. You will bridge design intent and production, ensuring planograms are achieved and well presented with collaboration across Creative, Engineering, Graphics, Commercial and Production teams.

The role requires SolidWorks proficiency, 2D CAD and Adobe Creative Suite, plus a strong grasp of wood, metal and plastic manufacturing processes, all while maintaining high quality