Product Designer

Archlum; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Archlum is seeking a Product Designer to join its bespoke lighting solutions team in Manchester. You will translate project requirements into functional, aesthetically compelling product designs, developing concepts and creating visual and technical documentation.

You will collaborate with engineers, architects, and external design partners, refining fittings to meet client specs and performance criteria while applying user-centered research where relevant to improve end-user experience.

Qualifications

• Strong Product Design skills from concept to prototyping to final specification.
• Proficiency in Visual Design with clear design documentation for bespoke lighting products.
• Experience applying Design Thinking to balance aesthetics, functionality, and technical constraints.
• Ability to conduct and interpret User Research/UX Research for end-user experience.
• Collaborates with engineers, architects, and external design partners on technical lighting solutions.
• Knowledge of CAD or 3D modeling tools used in product/industrial design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Product Design or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong communication skills to present design decisions to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts and create visual and technical documentation.
• Refine fittings based on client specifications and performance criteria.
• Collaborate with engineers and product design managers across projects.
• Conduct user-centered research and iterate designs based on feedback.

Skills

Product Design

Visual Design

UX Research

Design Thinking

CAD

3D Modeling

Prototyping

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Product Design

Tools

CAD

3D Modeling

Job description

Company Description Archlum is a spec-to-build lighting company that delivers end-to-end lighting solutions, from concept through installation. The team specializes in bespoke solutions, customizing each fitting to match the specific requirements and technical constraints of individual projects. Archlum often works on projects requiring sophisticated lighting design, including daylight integration and advanced reflector technologies. For complex assignments, the company collaborates with renowned design partners such as Bartenbach to ensure high-quality project design and specialized fixture development. This collaborative, innovation-driven environment offers product designers the opportunity to work on unique, technically challenging lighting projects.

Role Description The Product Designer will join Archlum’s bespoke lighting solutions, translating project requirements into functional, aesthetically compelling product designs. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing design concepts, creating visual and technical documentation, collaborating with engineers and product design managers, and refining fittings based on client specifications and performance criteria. The role involves conducting user-centered research where relevant, considering both end-user experience and architectural context, and iterating designs based on feedback from, internal teams, and external design partners. The Product Designer will also support cross-functional coordination , based in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Strong Product Design skills with the ability to take concepts from requirements through prototyping to final specification.
• Proficiency in Visual Design and creating clear, detailed design documentation for bespoke lighting products.
• Experience applying Design Thinking methods to solve complex design problems and balance aesthetics, functionality, and technical constraints.
• Ability to conduct and interpret User Research and UX Research to inform product decisions and improve end-user experience where applicable.
• Comfort working closely with engineers, architects, and external design partners on technical lighting solutions.
• Knowledge of CAD or 3D modeling tools commonly used in product or industrial design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present and justify design decisions to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in lighting, architecture, or building-related product design is advantageous.