Senior Development Designer

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Development Designer to join a well-established POS/POP manufacturer in Leicester. The role involves producing development solutions, conducting site surveys, and collaborating with various teams throughout the product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in retail design and proficiency in design software like Adobe Creative Suite and SolidWorks. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off during company Christmas shutdown

Death in service x2 years

Health Shield

Peninsula benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Development Designer in relevant sectors.
• Strong understanding of design principles and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce development solutions for clients' design and technical intent.
• Conduct site surveys with supervision.
• Collaborate with design, sourcing, and production teams.

Skills

Experience in POS/POP or Retail Design sector

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Familiarity with CAD software

Clear and effective communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Rhino

Job description

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for a Senior Development Designer to work for an established POS/POP manufacturer based in Leicester

The company is a fast-paced organisation, and are looking for someone that has worked in a similar type of role.

They specialise in the supply of POS/POP within the temporary and permanent display industry.

Ideally, you must have some knowledge of the sector

This is a full time office-based role.

Company benefits:

• Paid time off during company Christmas shutdown period in addition to your annual holiday entitlement
• Death in service x2 years
• Health Shield
• Peninsula benefits package
• £60,000 per annum

The Job:

• Responsible for producing development solutions to support the clients design and technical intent.
• Conduct site surveys as and when required with supervision from senior members of staff.
• Form part of an installation team on site aiding members with site activities as and when required
• Assist in creating and developing technical drawings, 3D mock-ups, and specification sheets under guidance.
• Support the product development lifecycle from concept to production, including sample reviews and revisions.
• Collaborate with design, sourcing, and production teams to ensure design intent is maintained through development.
• Maintain and update bill of materials (BOMs) and product specification documents.
• Conduct materials research, liaise with suppliers for swatches and samples, and help assess feasibility.
• Prepare and maintain organized digital files, drawings, and project documentation.
• To embrace and foster a team culture conducive to teamwork, individual empowerment, honesty, and that is commercially astute.
• Be able to report on risk in a timely fashion to allow the business to react accordingly.
• To conduct yourself in a professional, honest and respectful manner at all times internally and outside of the business.
• Training and coaching will be given to aid in both your personal and professional development.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Planning, workshop, prototype and pre-production to align development activities with sales forecasts.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• You must have experience in the POS or POP or Retail Design sector
• Experience as a Senior Development Designer (time served on CV)
• Ideally experienced in metal works, joinery and plastics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator) and familiarity with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino).
• Strong understanding of design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow design specifications precisely.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Have a sound knowledge of SolidWorks

For further information, please call our office on 0116 429 3102 or email [e-mail]

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