Senior Product Technologist

Tom Dixon Studio; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Dixon Studio in London seeks a Senior Product Technologist to lead product compliance, quality assurance and technical management across Lighting, Furniture, Upholstery, Accessories and Textiles. You will ensure products are safe, compliant globally and built to the highest standards.

You will work with designers, suppliers and internal teams to manage testing, documentation and conformity across markets, driving continuous improvement and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical compliance and quality assurance within the Lighting category is essential.
• Experience in furniture and accessories is a plus but not essential.
• Strong understanding of product safety, testing and international compliance requirements.
• Experience working with suppliers, testing laboratories and external compliance partners.
• Excellent organizational, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical compliance and quality assurance throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Work closely with designers, product developers, suppliers and internal teams to meet global requirements.
• Manage product testing, technical documentation and regulatory compliance across categories and markets.
• Maintain product technical files, specifications, declarations of conformity, instructions and compliance records.
• Oversee supplier relationships, quality processes, audits and corrective actions.
• Support sustainability, chemical management, material compliance and packaging regulations, and provide training.

Skills

Technical compliance

Quality assurance

Product safety

Testing

Supplier management

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Product Technologist to lead product compliance, quality assurance and technical management across our Lighting, Furniture, Upholstery, Accessories and Textiles categories. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our products are safe, fit for purpose, globally compliant and built to the highest standards of quality and longevity.

This is a full-time role based in London, working within our Product Management team.

Our Story

Established in 2002, Tom Dixon is a British luxury design brand which is represented internationally. Specialising in furniture, lighting and accessories, Tom Dixon has hubs in London and New York and is represented by preferred partners internationally and distributed globally in key markets. With an aesthetic that is intrinsically inspired by the brand’s British roots, the products are internationally recognised and appreciated for their pioneering use of materials and techniques.

Our extraordinary head office as well as our Flagship Store are located at 1 Bagley Walk, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4PQ. More information about us can be found at www.tomdixon.net.

About the Role

You’ll lead technical compliance and quality assurance throughout the product development lifecycle, working closely with designers, product developers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure our products meet the requirements of global markets.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Product Compliance: Manage product testing, technical documentation and regulatory compliance across multiple product categories and international markets.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure products meet the required standards for safety, performance and longevity, resolving non-compliances and quality issues.
• Technical Documentation: Maintain product technical files, specifications, declarations of conformity, instructions and compliance records.
• Supplier Management: Build strong supplier relationships, oversee quality processes and audits, and drive corrective actions where needed.
• Sustainability & Materials: Support initiatives relating to chemical management, responsible sourcing, material compliance and packaging regulations.
• Technical Support & Training: Provide technical guidance to internal teams, deliver training and support product launches and ongoing production.

The Story of You

We’re looking for an experienced, proactive and detail-oriented technologist who can combine strong technical knowledge with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience in technical compliance and quality assurance within the Lighting category is essential.
• Similar experience within furniture and accessories would be a plus but not essential.
• A strong understanding of product safety, testing and international compliance requirements.
• Experience working with suppliers, testing laboratories and external compliance partners.
• Excellent organisational, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple priorities.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to build an extraordinary career within an internationally recognised design and lifestyle brand. You’ll work across a diverse product portfolio and play a key role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our products worldwide.

We embrace diversity in all applicants’ backgrounds. The successful applicant must have eligibility to work in the UK.