Creative Product Development Designer – Homeware & Lifestyle Innovation Andy Cartwright We Dont[...]

Open Window; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Durban is seeking a Creative Product Development Designer to innovate and shape products from concept to production. You will conduct research on trends, create designs and mock-ups, collaborate with suppliers, and work with the marketing team for product launches. Ideal candidates will have a postgraduate degree in Industrial Design and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This role offers creative freedom and the opportunity to influence products showcased at international trade shows.

Qualifications

• Strong Graphic Design ability.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent presentation and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Research global trends and competitor ranges.
• Create mood boards, concept sketches, and 3D models.
• Work closely with suppliers to manufacture products.
• Collaborate with marketing for product launch materials.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

3D rendering software

Research skills

Presentation skills

Education

Post‑graduate in Industrial Design

Job description

Description

We're looking for a creative mind that thinks like a designer and dreams like an inventor.

At Andy Cartwright we design, develop, and brand beautiful, functional products for the homeware, lifestyle, and gifting markets — objects that people use every day, but remember for their design intelligence and timeless appeal.

We work across both our own brands and private-label projects for clients worldwide, developing products in materials such as ceramic, glass, metal, wood, PU leather, and silicone.

Our focus is simple : take ordinary everyday products and make them extraordinary through smart design, aesthetic refinement, and strong packaging presentation.

About the Role

You'll join our small creative team as a Creative Product Development Designer, working on real-world projects from concept to production.

This is hands‑on, tangible product innovation for the physical world.

Daily flow will include

• Researching global trends and competitor ranges.
• Spotting gaps and opportunities in the homeware, kitchenware, and gifting sectors.
• Creating mood boards, concept sketches, and 3D models that bring new product ideas to life.
• Refining designs into clear presentation decks and technical drawings for supplier development.
• Designing packaging artwork, swing tags, and visual mock-ups for catalogue and marketing use.
• Working closely with our Far‑East suppliers to turn your concepts into manufacturable products.
• Collaborating with our marketing team to help shape product photography and launch materials.

You'll be part of a creative cycle that starts with a brainstorm and ends with a finished product — something you can literally hold in your hands.

Who We're Looking For

• Post‑graduate in Industrial Design (or related field) with strong Graphic Design ability.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign (3D rendering software a plus).
• Confident creating mood boards, 3D visuals, and packaging layouts.
• Excellent presentation and research skills — you love exploring design trends.
• Detail‑oriented, neat, articulate, and organised.
• Can manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Curious, open‑minded, and always learning — someone who "steals with the eye" and adapts ideas intelligently.
• Someone who can start immediately and possibly work during "holidays".

This is a rare opportunity for a designer who wants creative freedom and real influence in shaping products that will go to market and be showcased at an international trade show in six months.

How to Apply

Send your portfolio, CV, and a short note about why this role excites you.

Short‑listed applicants may be given a small creative test to assess competency.