Industrial Designer

Puttshack UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-driven entertainment company located in the UK is seeking a passionate designer for its Design & Innovation team. The role involves improving current products and conceptualizing new designs for an upscale mini golf experience. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and exceptional Solidworks CAD Modelling skills. This position offers a hybrid work model, 20 days of holiday, and additional benefits such as free golf and a generous expense policy.

Benefits

Free golf & 50% discount on food and drink

Hybrid working

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Health cashback benefits

Team socials

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in design.
• Exceptional Solidworks CAD Modelling skills.
• Strong creative flair and a passion for design.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing design improvements of the product portfolio.
• Conceptualize new innovations within the mini golf world.
• Create design and production drawings for projects.

Skills

Solidworks CAD Modelling

Project management

Creative flair

Communication skills

Knowledge of materials

Job description

Department: Design & Innovation team

Location: Corby, UK (With travel to London HQ & UK venues)

Type: Full-Time (45 hours per week, inclusive of 1-hour breaks per day)

Salary: Up to £36,000 (D.O.E)

About us

Puttshack is an upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience that appeals to everyone. More than just indoor mini golf, Puttshack leans on its ground-breaking technology to elevate the game, while also serving world-class food and full bar in a cool environment. The Puttshack experience is really all about having fun – and doing something fun – together.

Our Vision

To be the universal answer to the question ‘Where should we get together’

Our Mission

To create lasting memories for people of all generations through a shared, world-class entertainment experience

Our Values

• Bring your ‘A’ game - We strive for excellence in everything we do
• Lead the Way - Our associates (staff) embrace and are inspired by change
• Own the Fun - We revel in our guests’ enjoyment
• Care Deeply - We take great care of our guests, our associates and the communities we call home

Key Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing review and modification of our current product portfolio, implementing design improvements to enhance performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency
• Work closely with the design team to conceptualise new innovations within the mini golf world.
• Work on initial concept development through to hands‑on functional prototype & product testing.
• Create all necessary design and production drawings, alongside supporting documentation related to projects.
• Collaborate with the extended Puttshack design & development team.
• Manage and work on design projects from start to finish.

Key Requirements

• 3 years plus+ experience
• Exceptional Solidworks CAD Modelling skills (multiple part assembly, configurations, drawings).
• Exceptional organisation skills, with the ability to manage projects and extensive data sets.
• Strong creative flair and a passion for design.
• Understanding of aesthetic demands for quality guest facing products.
• Understanding the structural design requirements and the design of mechanisms and components.
• Good knowledge of materials, timber, plastic and metal production processes.
• Good presentation skills to communicate product ideas to external stakeholders.

Desirable Competencies

• Experience Centric: Fostering a positive experience for both guests and associates by understanding and prioritizing their needs. Ensuring every decision and action contributes to an exceptional and inclusive environment at Puttshack.
• Effective Communication: Clear and effective communication, both verbal and written. Ability to convey information accurately and persuasively.
• Results Focused: Achieving impactful outcomes through focused effort and shared responsibility.
• Logical Decision Making: Applying clear thinking and logical reasoning to daily tasks and decisions.
• Collaboration: Works well with others, fostering a cooperative and supportive work environment. Ability to contribute positively to team projects and goals.

Offerings

• Free golf & 50% discount on food and drink for up to 6.
• Hybrid working
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Onboarding plan to set you up for success!
• Access to continuous development through a blended learning approach.
• Access to Medicash – Our health Cash back benefits platform! Includes, Dental Cover, gym discount, specialist health consultations, health screening, virtual GP, Employee assistance program, medicash discount perks and much more!
• Refer a friend – Up to £500 referral fee* (T&Cs apply)
• Enhanced maternity & Paternity *
• Generous expense policy (T&Cs apply)
• Enrolment to our communication community – PuttApp
• Wagestream membership - access 50% of your wages as you work, building pots and financial support.
• Team socials to join throughout the year!

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, detail-driven designer to own projects end-to-end and see their work come to life in a dynamic, creative environment—apply now to be part of the journey.