Industrial Designer II

Kohler Co.; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Kohler Mira Ltd. in Cheltenham is seeking a midweight Industrial Designer to join our design studio.

You will work with designers, marketing and engineering teams to develop showering and bathroom products from initial insights through to production, helping translate user needs into manufacturable solutions. This role offers a hybrid working model with 3–4 days on site, a salary in the £39–49k range, and a comprehensive benefits package including a company bonus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience in industrial design.
• Experience contributing to product development projects from concept through to manufacture.
• Strong user-centred design mindset and structured approach to problem solving.
• Experience conducting, supporting or interpreting user and desktop research.
• Ability to generate a broad range of ideas and develop concepts into refined design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of showering and bathroom products, from initial insights and concept generation through to design for manufacture.
• Support user, market and trend research activities and help translate findings into design opportunities.
• Generate sketches, CAD models, renderings, prototypes and visual storytelling materials to explore and communicate ideas.
• Contribute to innovation activities, concept generation sessions and future product thinking.
• Stay informed on emerging user needs, materials, manufacturing technologies and design trends.

Skills

User-centered design

Industrial design

Prototyping

Sketching

Visual communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Manufacturing awareness

Education

Degree in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Procreate

Job description

Hybrid working model with 3-4 days per week onsite in Cheltenham.

Salary £39-49K subject to skills & experience, plus a fantastic benefits package including company bonus.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible- applications will be reviewed weekly and we will close the application process as soon as sufficient applications are received.

About Kohler Mira and the position:

Kohler Mira designs and engineers some of the UK’s most innovative and trusted showering and bathroom products. As part of Kohler Co.’s global design community, we bring together creativity, technical expertise and a commitment to improving daily life through thoughtful, user-centred design. Our design studio values diverse perspectives, collaboration and a supportive culture.

We are seeking a midweight Industrial Designer to help develop the next generation of showering and bathroom products. Working closely with designers, marketing and engineering teams, you will contribute to projects from early insight gathering through to production, helping transform user needs into meaningful, manufacturable solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a designer looking to build their experience across the full product development process while contributing to products that deliver innovation, usability and beautiful design.

Key Responsibilities

User-Centric Design & Innovation

• Contribute to the design and development of showering and bathroom products, from initial insights and concept generation through to design for manufacture.
• Support user, market and trend research activities and help translate findings into design opportunities.
• Generate sketches, CAD models, renderings, prototypes and visual storytelling materials to explore and communicate ideas.
• Contribute to innovation activities, concept generation sessions and future product thinking.
• Stay informed on emerging user needs, materials, manufacturing technologies and design trends.

Execution & Delivery

• Produce CAD models, design documentation, CMF proposals and visual assets to support decision-making and product development.
• Work closely with the prototyping lab to create and evaluate prototypes of varying fidelity.
• Collaborate with engineering and suppliers to refine concepts and ensure design intent is maintained through development and manufacturing.
• Support product validation activities, design reviews and implementation of feedback.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of design quality, usability and attention to detail throughout the development process.

Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with industrial designers, engineers, marketers and project teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Participate in design reviews, workshops and stakeholder presentations.
• Support a positive, creative and inclusive studio culture where ideas can be shared openly and stress tested.
• Build strong relationships across functions and contribute effectively to multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills/Requirements

• 3+ years of industry experience in industrial design.
• Experience contributing to product development projects from concept through to manufacture.
• Strong user-centred design mindset and structured approach to problem solving.
• Experience conducting, supporting or interpreting user and desktop research.
• Ability to generate a broad range of ideas and develop concepts into refined design solutions.
• Strong sketching, visualisation and rapid prototyping skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly injection moulding.
• Strong aesthetic judgement, CMF awareness and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative, curious, self-motivated, hands‑on and adaptable.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and KeyShot.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience integrating Ai tools into the product development process
• Passion for learning, testing and pushing the capabilities of Ai
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Fluency in English, UK work eligibility, valid passport and willingness to travel.

Nice to Have

• Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design or related discipline.
• Experience designing consumer or home products.
• Experience in UX/UI (Figma).
• Digital sketching ability (Procreate).
• Animation proficiency
• Knowledge of additional visualisation tools.
• Interest in CMF development and material innovation.
• Passion for inclusive design, sustainability and circular economy principles.

We can offer you a lot in return!

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With a genuine commitment to creating better tomorrows, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada Controls, and Recoup. Where our brands differ in market position, they are equal in their commitment to design, innovation, and providing a single level of quality regardless of price.

Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Note for Recruitment Agencies: The Kohler Talent Acquisition team is responsible for managing all current vacancies through direct hiring and referrals wherever possible. We do work with recruitment agencies, and where we require external support, we will formally release those vacancies to the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List deemed best placed to assist us. Speculative CVs sent by any agency to Kohler Co. without a specific request by our Talent Acquisition Team will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable.