Job Description
Are you a creative, detail-driven Design Engineer who thrives on transforming ideas into real-world retail experiences? We’re working with a leading retail design agency to find an exceptional Design Engineer to join their cross-functional project team. In this role, you won’t just design — you’ll own the design. From the first sketch to the final prototype, you’ll be the driving force behind turning visual concepts into high-quality, manufacturable display solutions seen in retail environments around the world. What You’ll Be Doing:
* Collaborating with conceptual designers to bring ideas to life through SolidWorks 3D models and production-ready drawings
* Engineering stunning permanent point-of-sale (POS) and fixture designs across materials like metal, plastic, and wood alongside electronics.
* Working hands-on with clients — from briefings to presenting prototypes and factory-first-offs
* Partnering with buyers and suppliers globally to optimise for cost, quality, and manufacturability
* Managing prototypes, factory visits, and testing to ensure your designs are flawless
* Creating detailed documentation including parts lists, QC reports, and assembly guides
* Travelling within the UK and overseas when needed — because great design doesn’t happen in a vacuum
What We’re Looking For:
* A degree in Product Design Engineering or similar
* Proven experience in retail permanent POS/fixture design — ideally with exposure to the beauty industry
* Expert-level SolidWorks skills and confident sketching ability
* Strong knowledge of design for manufacture across metal, plastics, and wood
* A confident communicator who’s great under pressure and thrives in client-facing situations
* Organised, self-motivated, and passionate about delivering world-class retail experiences
Why Apply?You’ll be joining a dynamic team that’s passionate about creativity, innovation, and precision. This is more than a design job — it’s an opportunity to take ownership of exciting, high-profile projects and see your work come to life in global retail spaces.