Graphic Designer/Product Developer (Consumer Goods) Middleton, Manchester £30,000 - £40,000 Progression Pension Staff Discount Christmas Shutdown Are you a Graphic Designer/Product Developer with a background in Furniture Design with a knowledge of Textiles/Consumer Goods/Manufacturing industries or similar wanting to join a company at the forefront of innovation within the Sleep Product Industry, hosting a number of employee benfits? Do you want to become a key member in a team full of sector-experts taking the industry by storm, redesigning Sleep Products as we know them to bring out their own brand new, cutting edge, mattress range? On offer is the exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing, family run company at the very forefront of cutting-edge sleep technology. Presenting itself is the opportunity to join a team of specialists, creating a brand-new product, from initial conception, all the way through to completion. In this role, you will be responsible for the leading the development of a new and improved Sleep Product, combining cutting edge technology with premium quality to equal exceptional comfort. You will develop this product from initial conception all the way through to completion. You will be responsible for researching market trends and keeping your knowledge up to date. You will also develop and test prototypes, working closely with the manufacturing team to bring a finalised product to life. The ideal Graphic Designer/Product Developer will have a background in Furniture Design a well as a knowledge of Textiles/Consumer Goods/Manufacturing industries or similar. You will also have a knowledge of product development software (ideally CAD). Finally, you will have experience within Product Development. The role: Lead development of a new product range and support with the launch Market research and supplier liaison Documentation and compliance The person: A background in Furniture Design and Development Experience within Graphic Design A knowledge of the Textiles/Consumer Goods/Manufacturing or similar industries Previous experience as a Product Developer A knowledge of design software Reference: 20681 Keywords: Develop, Developer, Development, Product Development, Manufacture, Textiles, Mattress If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.