Product Designer - New Product Development
A consumer products business operating in the outdoor and lifestyle sector is seeking a Product Designer to support the development of new products and accessories. You will join a growing New Product Development team and work closely with senior designers and engineering colleagues to take products from concept through to manufacture.
This is a technically focused product design role, suited to someone who enjoys resolving mechanical detail, developing robust components, and ensuring designs are both functional and visually aligned with a premium brand.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop detailed component-level designs and resolve mechanical mechanisms within larger assemblies
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Produce accurate 2D drawing packs, manage BOMs, and contribute to tolerance analysis
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Take ownership of smaller projects (e.g. accessories and product upgrades) from concept to production
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Create high-quality renders to support internal design reviews and approvals
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Review prototypes and factory samples, identifying issues and iterating designs accordingly
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Support manufacturing partners during handover, applying DFM principles
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Design, build, and test mechanical prototypes to validate concepts and mechanisms
Requirements
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Degree in Product Design, Design Engineering, Industrial Design, or similar
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3+ years’ experience developing consumer or physical products
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Strong CAD skills (e.g. SolidWorks, Rhino) and experience producing manufacturing drawings
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Good understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
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Detail-focused, with a practical, problem-solving mindset
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Able to communicate technical issues clearly within a multidisciplinary team
What’s Offered
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Competitive salary (£30k–£45k depending on experience)
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Private healthcare and pension
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Staff discount
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Office-based role with some flexibility for hybrid working (Southampton area)