Are you a visionary designer with a keen eye for interior trends? Do you excel in dynamic, collaborative environments where your creativity drives innovation? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We’re thrilled to be recruiting a product designer in Rutland on behalf of a growing homeware business that supplies to a range of major retailers. The successful candidate will actively work to lead product design from concept to production and ensuring creativity meets commercial goals. * £25,000 – £35,000 * Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm (37.5 hours) * Location is on-site * Free parking * 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays Duties and responsibilities: * Collaborate with the product development team to create innovative, customer-focused solutions * Lead the full design lifecycle for assigned categories—from initial concept through to production sign-off—ensuring alignment with brand and market expectations * Manage and adhere to the critical path, ensuring timely delivery of new product launches and seasonal updates * Apply commercial awareness to design decisions, balancing creativity with cost-effectiveness and market trends * Produce high-quality, detail-oriented design packs and presentations for internal and external stakeholders * Liaise with factories and clients to ensure accurate sample development and timely execution * Stay current with industry testing standards and compliance regulations, integrating them into design briefs * Maintain organised records of all design activities and update development trackers to ensure transparency and alignment across teams Required skills and experience: * Bachelor’s degree in Product Design or a related field, or equivalent industry experience * Proven experience in product design, ideally within the retail or homeware sector * Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with strong attention to detail * Skilled in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint * Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines * Strong communication and interpersonal skills; a collaborative team player * Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment * Full, clean UK driving licence (occasional travel may be required)