Middleweight Industrial Designer (CMF Focus)

Sky UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Sky TV/ NOW package

Pension up to 9% employer contribution

Private healthcare with mental health

Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance

Discounts on Sky products

Sharesave and Tech schemes

Sky VIP rewards

Job summary

Sky UK Limited is seeking an experienced Industrial Designer to help shape the look and feel of consumer electronics and high-volume devices. You’ll influence CMF, aesthetics and manufacturability from concept through production, working with engineering, UX and packaging teams to deliver cohesive customer experiences.

The role requires a strong portfolio and a degree in Industrial Design, plus hands-on experience in 3D CAD, visualization and manufacturing constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or equivalent.
• Strong portfolio showing design fundamentals, color/material/finish.
• Hands-on product development from concept to production in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong visual communication: sketching, rendering, model-making and presentations.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and visualization tools; knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the industrial design of world-class products from concept through to production.
• Generate innovative design concepts balancing user needs, business goals and technical requirements.
• Explore color, material and finish opportunities while maintaining CMF library.
• Create visualisations, prototypes and design documentation to communicate ideas.
• Collaborate with engineering, UX, packaging and product teams to deliver cohesive experiences.
• Participate in design reviews to raise quality and consistency of the portfolio.
• Support production sample reviews and supplier interactions to maintain design intent.

Skills

Industrial design fundamentals

Color, material & finish sensibility

3D CAD proficiency

Sketching & rendering

Collaborative teamwork with eng/UX

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

3D visualization software

Model making

Job description

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Q to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

Team overview

Coming up with fresh ideas. Pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Creating unforgettable customer experiences. Our Design & our Sky Labs Brentwood & Aalborg teams make things happen. That's why we're at the heart of delivering the hardware and software for devices that keep our customers entertained. From ID and UX/UI to product strategy and hardware engineering, we bring new devices like Sky Glass and NOW to life at top speed and support them throughout the lifecycle.

What you'll do

• Support the industrial design of world-class physical products from concept through to production.

• Generate thoughtful, creative and well-resolved design concepts that balance user needs, business objectives and technical requirements.

• Explore colour, material and finish opportunities that enhance product quality, usability and brand expression, whilst supporting the building and maintenance of the CMF library.

• Create compelling visualisations, prototypes, presentations and design documentation to communicate ideas effectively.

• Develop a strong understanding of product architecture, manufacturing processes and design for manufacture principles.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, UX, packaging and product teams to deliver cohesive customer experiences.

• Participate in design reviews and critiques, helping to raise the quality and consistency of our product portfolio.

• Support production sample reviews and work with suppliers to help ensure design intent is maintained through manufacture.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related design discipline.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating excellent industrial design fundamentals and a sensitivity to colour, material and finish. Portfolio must be shared at point of application.

• Hands-on experience developing products from concept through to production within a multidisciplinary team.

• Strong visual communication skills, including sketching, rendering, model-making and presentation design.

• Proficiency in 3D CAD, visualisation software and Adobe Creative Suite.

• An understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and production constraints.

• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the confidence to contribute ideas and challenge constructively.

• Curiosity about emerging technologies, materials and sustainable design solutions.

• A passion for creating simple, thoughtful and beautifully resolved product experiences.

It would be great if you also had

• Experience working on CMF-focused projects.

• Experience contributing to material libraries, trend research or material innovation programmes.

• Experience designing consumer electronics or other high-volume manufactured products.

The rewards

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes tolifeatSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

• Free SkyTVor NOWpackage,including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema

• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution

• Private healthcare with mental health support

• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance

• Discounts on Sky products, includingSky Mobile,Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect

• Sharesave and Tech schemes

• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you’ll work

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week.

Your office base

Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

Who we are

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll bring the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.