Product Designer

Insight Select Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' holiday

Flexible holiday booking

Private healthcare

Health cashback plan

Pension schemes

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

On-site gym

Career progression

Training programmes

Cycle to Work

Team-building events

Job summary

Insight Select Ltd is seeking a Product Research & Development Co-Ordinator / Trainee Co-Ordinator in Blackpool, Lancashire. The role focuses on turning customer and market insight into viable product ideas, with responsibilities spanning market research, idea generation, and project management through to launch.

You will work across the business to drive new product concepts, collaborating with Design, Engineering, Marketing, Sales and Operations, and supporting the ongoing review of the

Qualifications

• Experience in market research and product development is essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required.
• Experience in cross-functional teamwork is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and competitor research to identify needs and opportunities.
• Generate and evaluate new product ideas from concept to launch.
• Coordinate with Product Design, Engineering, Marketing, Sales and Operations.
• Prepare design briefs for the Product Design team and manage new product development projects.
• Support reviews of existing product portfolio and assist in launches.

Skills

Market research

Product development

Project management

Customer research

MS Office

Communication

Education

2:1 degree in Product Design, Marketing or related subject

Job description

Product Research & Development Co-Ordinator / Trainee Co-Ordinator

Blackpool, Lancashire Competitive Salary Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Permanent

I'm working with an established and innovative business within the environmental and safety products sector, who are looking to add a Product Research & Development Co-Ordinator / Trainee Co-Ordinator to their R&D team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys research, developing ideas, understanding customers and taking projects from an initial concept through to launch.

You’ll play a key role in supporting the development of new products, working across the business to turn customer and market insight into commercially viable product ideas.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting market and competitor research to identify customer needs, market gaps and opportunities
• Generating and evaluating new product ideas
• Keeping up to date with industry trends, innovations and commercial opportunities
• Engaging directly with customers to understand their needs and develop product concepts
• Organising and attending face-to-face customer research meetings
• Preparing detailed design briefs for the Product Design team
• Project managing new product development projects, ensuring key milestones are delivered
• Working closely with Product Design, Engineering, Marketing, Sales and Operations
• Preparing and delivering presentations to internal stakeholders
• Coordinating activities around new product launches
• Supporting the ongoing review and development of the existing product portfolio
• Travelling for business when required

They're looking for someone who is:

• Creative and able to generate new ideas
• Analytical with strong research and problem-solving skills
• Commercially aware and customer-focused
• A strong communicator, both written and verbally
• Highly organised with good project management skills
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Proactive, self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Confident using Microsoft Office or equivalent
• Happy to travel when required

Previous experience in Product Development, R&D, Marketing or Project Management would be beneficial, alongside experience in customer research, market analysis or working cross-functionally.

A 2:1 degree in Product Design, Marketing or a related subject is required.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive starting salary
• 33 days' holiday, rising to 38 with service
• Flexible holiday booking
• Option to buy/sell up to 5 days' holiday
• Performance bonuses
• Flexitime
• Private healthcare after qualifying period
• Health cashback plan
• Pension schemes
• Life insurance after qualifying period
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised on-site café
• On-site gym and changing facilities
• Career progression and professional development
• Comprehensive training programmes
• Company and team-building events
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Charity days and fundraising opportunities