Job Description
Job Title: Senior Product Designer
Location: Southampton
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Are you an experienced Product Designer looking to join a fantastic business as part of their growth strategy?
Senior Product Designer role overview:
Based in Southampton, our client is looking for a self-driven Senior Product Designer to join their New Product Development team. Youll own a product range from concept to launch, ensuring ideas translate into high-quality, market-ready products.
Acting as the technical and commercial lead, youll take a hands-on approach while coordinating cross-functional specialists to deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
What youll be doing:
* Lead multiple complex projects within your range, delivering on time, on budget, and to a high standard.
* Coordinate internal specialists as needed to overcome technical challenges and keep development on track.
* Drive CAD and product development from concept through production, resolving complex assemblies along the way.
* Take a hands-on approach, building and testing physical prototypes to validate ideas before tooling.
* Manage product costs to meet margin targets and stay within agreed budgets.
* Work closely with overseas manufacturing partners to resolve technical issues and guide projects through sampling to production.
* Develop innovative, commercially viable solutions aligned with market needs.
What youll bring:
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product or Industrial Design, or a related field desired.
* Extensive experience developing complex consumer products from concept to manufacture, with a portfolio demonstrating successful launches.
* Strong understanding of production processes and experience working with overseas factories to resolve issues.
* Proficient in 2D and 3D tools (e.g., SolidWorks or Rhino, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite) to develop and communicate design intent.
* Able to clearly present technical and commercial considerations to senior stakeholders.
* Capable of guiding multidisciplinary teams and driving outcomes without formal line management.
* Proactive, delivery-focused, and confident, challenging conventional thinking.
Additional benefits and information:
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Bupa healthcare + dental plan available
* Discounts on products
If you feel you have the skills and experience to match this role, we would love to hear from you!
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