We are seeking a Senior Industrial Designer to help shape the future of our product ranges through insight‑driven concept development, refined execution and a strong understanding of materials and manufacturing. Working closely with engineering and marketing teams, you will contribute to projects that champion user‑centric innovation, quality and sustainability.
Responsibilities
* Develop thoughtful, user‑centred showering and bathroom products from initial insights and early innovative concepts, through to design for manufacture.
* Create sketches, CAD models, prototypes, and storytelling visuals to explore and communicate ideas.
* Integrate market trends, technical constraints, sustainability principles and long‑term design thinking into project work.
* Stay informed on emerging materials, technologies and user trends.
* Prepare refined CAD, visuals, CMF documentation and detailed design specifications to support decision making and manufacturing.
* Work closely with the prototyping lab to execute prototypes of various levels of fidelity.
* Collaborate closely with engineering and suppliers to ensure design integrity through tooling, testing and launch.
* Contribute to project leadership by helping define design direction and supporting decision‑making, in collaboration with Marketing and Engineering.
* Participate in design reviews and senior stakeholder presentations.
* Support a positive, creative and collaborative studio culture where innovation can flourish.
Qualifications
* 5+ years of industry experience delivering products end to end (from concept to manufacturing). Preferred, in‑house experience.
* Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary design projects in collaboration with key stakeholders.
* Methodical and thorough approach to user‑centric design, alongside ability to seek clarity and move at pace.
* Experience conducting and digesting user and desktop research.
* Ability to navigate problems of a complex nature and think conceptually.
* Strong sketching and rapid prototyping abilities.
* Knowledge of injection moulding and die casting.
* Exceptional CMF sensibility, aesthetic judgement and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Collaborative, self‑motivated, curious, hands‑on and adaptable.
* Highly proficient in SolidWorks and Keyshot. Experience with Adobe CS (Illustrator and Photoshop).
* Ability to manage time effectively across multiple projects and tasks while working to deadlines.
* Fluency in English, UK work eligibility, valid passport and willingness to travel.
Nice to Have
* A degree in Industrial Design, Product Design or a related discipline.
* Experience designing mass premium products for the home.
* Experience in UX/UI (Figma).
* Digital sketching ability (Procreate).
* AI prompting experience.
* Ability to define finishes/material palettes and knowledge of finishing processes.
* Knowledge of additional CAD/visualisation tools.
* Curiosity for inclusivity, circular design and material innovation.
Benefits & Working Conditions
* Salary £45‑£50K, depending on skills and experience, plus a company bonus.
* Hybrid working model: 3–4 days per week onsite in Cheltenham.
* Access to advanced prototyping, testing and design tools near on‑site manufacturing facilities.
* Annual paid volunteer day and other wellbeing perks.
* Global Kohler design community collaboration across the US, India and China.
* Competitive total rewards package to support health, wellbeing, career growth and development opportunities.
About Kohler Mira
In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market‑leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada Controls and Recoup. All share a commitment to design, innovation and the same level of quality regardless of price. Kohler Mira designs and engineers some of the UK’s most innovative and trusted showering and bathroom products, part of Kohler Co.’s global design community.
Recruitment Notice
We encourage early applications; the process will close once we receive sufficient applications.
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