Job Description
Overview
A global industrial technology manufacturer, specialising in energy-efficient power transmission and drive solutions, is seeking a Senior Product Designer to join its UK-based Product Design & Innovation team. The organisation develops variable frequency drive (VFD) technology used across diverse industrial sectors and is heavily focused on sustainability, carbon reduction and innovative R&D investment.
This role is based at the company’s headquarters and manufacturing facility in the UK, working on insight-led product development that aligns to long-term strategic direction. The position will suit a creative and commercially aware Senior Product or Industrial Designer who is comfortable leading projects end-to-end and presenting work at a senior level.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of new product concepts aligned to strategic product roadmaps
Identify and validate innovation opportunities through user, market and internal research activities
Manage multiple design projects from early-stage research through to commercially viable concept output
Challenge assumptions and existing paradigms to deliver novel and user-centric solutions
Use rapid prototyping (including 3D printing) to iterate, test and evaluate design concepts
Present concepts, rationale an...