Senior Industrial Designer

RHL Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Industrial Designer role based in London’s central design studio. You will shape category-defining consumer electrical products from early sketches to production-ready solutions, working with Marketing, R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing to deliver standout products at pace.

The role emphasizes beautiful form, intelligent engineering, and meaningful user experiences, with a focus on DFM/DFA, supplier collaboration, and creating cohesive accessory ecosystems for international markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in industrial design within consumer products or consultancy environments.
• A degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related discipline.
• Advanced SolidWorks skills, including complex "A Class" surfacing.
• Exceptional sketching and visual communication ability.
• Strong understanding of UX, ergonomics, and human-centred design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience producing high-end visualisations in KeyShot and/or Cinema 4D.
• Confidence managing suppliers and collaborating across global teams.
• A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and passion for creating world-class products.

Responsibilities

• Create exciting new product concepts, rapid prototypes, and presentation models that push innovation forward.
• Translate ambitious ideas into manufacturable, premium-quality products while balancing creativity, usability, and engineering realities.
• Turn consumer insights and user needs into compelling product experiences across multiple categories.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams through workshops, development reviews, and global project meetings.
• Apply strong DFM/DFA knowledge and manufacturing understanding throughout the development process.
• Work directly with suppliers to manage timelines, maintain quality standards, and ensure flawless execution.
• Develop thoughtful accessory ecosystems, peripherals, and supporting product experiences.
• Produce polished on-product graphics, layouts, labels, and visual assets for international markets.
• Help protect and elevate brand vision from concept through to launch.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to a positive, high-performing creative culture.

Skills

Sketching

Visual communication

UX design

Ergonomics

Human-centered design

Supplier collaboration

Education

Industrial Design degree

Tools

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Cinema 4D

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Industrial Designer with "A class" surfacing skills to join an amazing design team, creating premium consumer electrical products.

This role, is based in the clients central London design Studio. This is an opportunity to design category defining products that blend beautiful form, intelligent engineering, and meaningful user experiences. From early sketches and rapid prototypes to production ready solutions, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing ambitious ideas to life. Working alongside global Marketing, R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams, you'll help deliver standout products at pace and at scale, without compromising design intent.

Responsibilities

• Create exciting new product concepts, rapid prototypes, and presentation models that push innovation forward.
• Translate ambitious ideas into manufacturable, premium-quality products while balancing creativity, usability, and engineering realities.
• Turn consumer insights and user needs into compelling product experiences across multiple categories.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams through workshops, development reviews, and global project meetings.
• Apply strong DFM/DFA knowledge and manufacturing understanding throughout the development process.
• Work directly with suppliers to manage timelines, maintain quality standards, and ensure flawless execution.
• Develop thoughtful accessory ecosystems, peripherals, and supporting product experiences.
• Produce polished on-product graphics, layouts, labels, and visual assets for international markets.
• Help protect and elevate brand vision from concept through to launch.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to a positive, high-performing creative culture.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years' experience in industrial design within consumer products or consultancy environments.
• A degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related discipline.
• Advanced SolidWorks skills, including complex "A Class" surfacing.
• Exceptional sketching and visual communication ability.
• Strong understanding of UX, ergonomics, and human-centred design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience producing high-end visualisations in KeyShot and/or Cinema 4D.
• Confidence managing suppliers and collaborating across global teams.
• A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and passion for creating world-class products.

If you're driven by curiosity, inspired by great design, and excited by the challenge of bringing future products to life, we'd love to hear from you.

The client is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, creativity thrives, and everyone has the opportunity to do their best work.