Product Designer Location: Poole, Dorset Hours: 39 hours (Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 5.00pm Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm) Salary: £26,000 About our client: Our client is a well-established leader in the domestic and commercial lighting industry. With a focus on innovative design and high-quality products, they are one of the UK's largest providers of lighting solutions to retailers and wholesalers. They have a reputation for providing a vast, constantly evolving range of lighting to suit every style and budget, from decorative ceiling lights to functional outdoor fixtures. About the role – Product Designer: We are currently looking for a charismatic and focused Product Designer to join our client's talented design team. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a desire to work in a fast-paced creative role. You will be responsible for designing and developing both interior and exterior lighting products from initial concept through to final prototypes for leading national accounts and in-house brands. You will need to be a strong communicator with a desire to work in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities include: * Take an active role in the conceptualisation and design development of new products. * Plan and execute design projects based on given briefs and schedules, ensuring designs meet all requirements for form, aesthetics, technical quality, and costing. * Bring fresh and innovative ideas at each phase of the design development process. * Communicate with team members to ensure the appropriate execution of projects. * Create engaging visual product presentations for customers and liaise with national account customers. * Determine materials, construction, colour, and surface finishes. * Liaise directly with manufacturing partners to reduce development lead times and increase speed to market. Experience and skills required for the role: * A BA in Industrial Design or Product Design is essential. * Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator. * Excellent hand-drawing and 2D visualisation skills. * Knowledge of 3D design software such as Fusion 360, Solidworks, Creo, or Rhino. * The ability to visualise designs as 3D models and mock-ups using an in-house workshop. * The ability to interpret technical drawings and translate them into a usable format for manufacturing. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Experience with rendering packages like Key Shot is an advantage but is not essential. * The ability to travel independently as and when required. Some of our clients company benefits include: * A supportive, stable, and progressive business environment with a great team culture. * Competitive holiday allowance * Pension scheme * Free parking * Perkbox employee benefits * Generous staff discount