Senior Designer - Product Design / Manufacturing Location - Poole Salary - £45-55K DOE Type - Permanent CMD Recruitment are proud to be exclusively partnering with a global manufacturer of complex, design-led products to recruit an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Designer. This is an outstanding opportunity for a creative professional with a background in product or industrial design to join a respected, international business known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering excellence. The Role As Senior Designer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing innovative new products from initial concept through to prototype and production. Working within a multi-disciplinary design and engineering team, you'll combine creativity with technical understanding to deliver commercially successful designs for global markets. Key Responsibilities Lead the conceptualisation and development of new product designs. Manage multiple design projects, ensuring delivery against brief, budget, and timeline. Collaborate with engineering, commercial, and production teams to bring ideas to market. Produce engaging visual presentations and high-quality 2D/3D design assets. Specify appropriate materials, manufacturing processes, and surface finishes. Liaise with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure product quality and integrity. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and innovation strategies across the business.About You Degree qualified (BA/MA) in Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field. Minimum 5 years' experience in a design-led manufacturing environment. Excellent sketching and visualisation skills, with strong attention to detail. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Skilled in 3D CAD software such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Creo, Rhino, or 3Ds Max. Rendering experience (e.g. KeyShot) beneficial but not essential. Strong understanding of materials, prototyping, and production processes. Confident communicator with a proactive, collaborative approach. Willingness to travel for supplier visits and project meetings when required.What's on Offer Opportunity to join a market leader with an established reputation for design innovation. Competitive salary and benefits package. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Clear progression and development opportunities. Pension scheme, free parking, and access to employee rewards platform.How to Apply If you're an experienced designer seeking your next challenge within a creative, high-performance manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through CMD Recruitment or contact our specialist design & engineering team for a confidential discussion