Job Title: Soft Goods Development Designer Salary: £30,000 £45,000 (Depending on experience) Craft. Create. Shape Products That Change Lives. Are you skilled in sewing, textiles, and pattern development? Do you enjoy hands-on creative work, turning fabric ideas into functional prototypes? Would you like to apply your craft to meaningful products that support comfort, mobility and independence? If yes, keep reading. The Opportunity We're looking for aSoft Goods Development Designerto join an innovative product development team! My client design and manufacture assistive medical equipment, from seating to pressure-care products that enhance comfort, safety, and independence for people who need extra support. This is acreative, practical, design-driven rolewhere youll develop soft-material prototypes, experiment with fabrics, and collaborate with R&D to bring new product concepts to life. What Youll Be Doing Creating patterns, sewing prototypes, and developing soft-goods components for assistive medical products Collaborating closely with R&D and designers to translate concepts into fully functional samples Selecting and testing textiles, foams, and other soft materials to meet comfort, durability, and regulatory standards Iterating on designs through prototyping, evaluation, and refinement Maintaining excellent craftsmanship accurate stitching, clean finishing, precise patterning Contributing to continuous improvement and innovation in materials and manufacturing processes What Youll Need Strong background in textiles, garment construction, or upholstery, or soft-goods product making Excellent sewing, pattern cutting, and prototyping skills with a high attention to detail Ability to interpret sketches, design ideas, or technical drawings and turn them into working samples Creative problem solver with a hands-on approach Good communication skills and ability to work with designers, engineers, and production teams Organised, self-motivated, and able to prioritise in a dynamic environment Commitment to quality, comfort, safety, and user-centred design The Offer Competitive salary (£30,000 £45,000) Company laptop 25 days annual leave public holidays Private medical healthcare Training and development opportunities About My client is a dynamic and forward-thinking company creating assistive medical equipment that improves peoples lives. Comfort, quality, and user-centred design are at the heart of everything we do. Ready to apply your craft in a role where creativity truly matters?