Senior Product Designer

Morgan Ryder; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Hybrid working policy

Early finish every Friday

Training and development

Workplace pension

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates in Wrexham is seeking a Senior Product Designer to lead the full product development journey, transforming ideas into production-ready designs. You will collaborate with customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure high quality, innovative products and tight delivery timelines.

In this pivotal role you will guide multiple projects, mentor more junior staff, and contribute to strategy and growth initiatives within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Experience managing product lifecycles or leading design teams in a B2B manufacturing environment.
• A degree in Design or a related discipline is required or equivalent working experience.
• Strong working knowledge of CAD software and Adobe Illustrator or equivalent design packages.
• Experience using MRP/CRM systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Adaptability and proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead product conceptualisation, design and estimation activities by collaborating with customers to understand requirements, commercial objectives and market trends.
• Manage the sample development process, ensuring quality standards and delivery deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining schedules, priorities and effective communication across stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing expert guidance and support throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to source materials and create cost-effective, production-ready designs.

Skills

CAD software

MS Office

Adobe Illustrator

MRP/CRM systems

Product lifecycle management

Education

Degree in Design or related discipline

Tools

Gerber Accumark

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Senior Product Designer

Wrexham

£45 000 + excellent benefits including…

Are you seeking to take on a lead role in a secure company with a fantastic work culture and long-term growth plan?

• Private healthcare.
• Hybrid working policy.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Ongoing opportunities for internal and external training and development.
• Workplace pension scheme.

About the Role

As a Senior Product Designer, you will manage the full journey of product development. Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams, you will transform ideas into commercially successful, production-ready products while maintaining the highest standards of quality and innovation.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business, supporting both product development and strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product conceptualisation, design and estimation activities by collaborating with customers to understand requirements, commercial objectives and market trends.
• Manage the sample development process, ensuring quality standards and delivery deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining schedules, priorities and effective communication across stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing expert guidance and support throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to source materials and create cost-effective, production-ready designs.
• Maintain and monitor quality assurance standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance.
• Mentor, train and support team members, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Create compelling client presentations, technical specifications and manufacturing documentation.
• Utilise CAD software, including Gerber Accumark, and Adobe Illustrator (or similar tools) for design development and sample delivery.
• Support the transition from sampling through to full production, ensuring seamless delivery via internal and external manufacturing partners.

About You

• Experience managing product lifecycles or leading design teams within a B2B manufacturing environment, such as automotive, defence, healthcare or similar sectors.
• A degree in Design or a related discipline, or working experience in a comparable role.
• Strong working knowledge of CAD software and Adobe Illustrator or equivalent design packages.
• Experience using MRP/CRM systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• A passion for product innovation and creative problem-solving.
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting changing business priorities.
• A hands-on mindset with the willingness to contribute at every stage of a project when required.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.