Product Designer

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking two creative product designers for a respected toy manufacturer in the UK. The ideal candidates should have over 3 years of experience in product design, strong CAD skills, and an understanding of the toy market. They will manage projects from concept to launch, collaborating with teams and presenting ideas effectively. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work culture focused on internal progression.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive benefits

Great working culture

Internal progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in product design within a consumer led business.
• Practical experience from initial concept to final product launch.
• Strong sense of colour and ability to produce innovative designs.

Responsibilities

• Take projects from initial concept through to final product launch.
• Collaborate with teams to develop design concepts.
• Present ideas and conduct meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Creative thinking

CAD skills

3D visualization

Presentation skills

Understanding toy market trends

Tools

Adobe CSS

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is delighted to be supporting this leading toy manufacturer in the appointment of two product designers to join their rapidly growing business and their existing design team within their wooden toy division.

Having started out specialising in own brand and diversifying into licensing 5 years ago the business has seen unprecedented growth and now works across the globe with some of the most recognisable businesses in the market such as Disney, Aldi, BBC, Hasbro, Matel to name but a few.

These roles would suit a creative thinker. Someone who is comfortable seeing a project through from initial concept to final product. Their working style encourages and enhances Product Design in its truest form.

Responsibilities

• Take projects from initial concept through to final product launch.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and realise design concepts within the wooden toy division.
• Present ideas, concepts and conduct meetings with stakeholders as required.

Essential knowledge & experience

• 3+ years' experience in product design within a consumer led business.
• Accomplished CAD skills, fully conversant in Adobe CSS Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• A knowledge of SolidWorks is a huge bonus, but not essential, also familiarity with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Practical experience of involvement in full design process from initial design concept through to final product launch.
• Confident presenting ideas, concepts and conducting meetings.
• To have a 3D mind set and the skills to create graphics for 3D products.
• A strong sense of colour is essential with an adaptable design handwriting and the ability to produce innovative creative designs.
• A comprehensive awareness of the toy market and an understanding of current trends throughout the industry with a track record of commercial design.

Benefits

In return you can expect a competitive base salary with comprehensive benefit, a great working culture and an environment that actively promotes internal progression.