Senior Industrial Designer

RHL Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RHL Recruitment seeks a Senior / Lead Industrial Designer to shape premium consumer products. Based in our central London design studio, you’ll drive concept creation, prototyping, and production-ready solutions with global teams to deliver standout products at scale.

You will mentor designers, apply advanced surfacing (A Class) skills, and translate user insights into high-quality, manufacturable designs. A degree in Industrial/ Product Design is required, with strong collaboration across

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in industrial design within consumer products or consultancy environments.
• A degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related discipline.

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

A Class surfacing

Sketching

UX understanding

Ergonomics

Product design mindset

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Global collaboration

Education

Degree in Industrial Design or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Creative Suite

KeyShot

Cinema 4D

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a Senior / Lead Industrial Designer with a class surfacing skills to join a world-class design team creating premium products people can’t wait to own. Shape what’s next through bold thinking, exceptional craftsmanship, and innovation that reaches millions globally.

About the Role

This is a Senior / Lead Industrial Designer role, 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

• 5+ years’ experience in industrial design within consumer products or consultancy environments.
• A degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related discipline.

Required Skills

• 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.

You’ll work on premium products that combine innovation, craftsmanship, and commercial impact, alongside talented designers, engineers, and creatives who care deeply about making exceptional things. 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.

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