Development Designer- Leicester- 40-45K

Kairos Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the design sector is searching for a talented Development Designer to create detailed CAD models for POS displays. The role requires solid experience with SolidWorks and design qualifications. Ideal candidates excel in collaboration and attention to detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. This office-based position emphasizes creativity and innovative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Development Designer is required.
• Strong knowledge of SolidWorks and CAD software is essential.
• Excellent reporting and time management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D and 2D CAD models for POS displays.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and conduct site surveys.

Skills

3D and 2D CAD modeling

SolidWorks

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Product Design or Industrial Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Development Designer- Leicester- 40-45k

Are you an experienced Development Designer ready for your next big move?

We are pleased to work with a company who is looking for a talented and driven Development Designer to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, innovative organisation that has seen significant growth over the last 24 months and they are just getting started.

You'll be based in our busy development office, supporting the design and development of high-impact POS/POP solutions across both temporary and permanent display sectors.

We're looking for someone with experience in a similar role who's ready to hit the ground running, bring fresh ideas, and help shape the next phase of our growth.

This is an office-based position, so physical demands are minimal but creativity, collaboration, and attention to detail are key.

Job description:

Development designer - their main duties and responsibilities include:

• 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.

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