Dams is one of the UKs leading manufacturers and suppliers of office furniture, creating workspaces that inspire creativity, productivity, and well-being.
Employing over 350 people from our sites in Knowsley, we are looking for a creative Product Designer with a passion for innovation and modern aesthetics. This is your opportunity to design functional, beautiful, and forward-thinking products.
What we offer:
Opportunity to develop experience in a dynamic environment
Supportive and friendly team culture
28 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays)
Additional paid leave
Free on-site parking
Access to Dams employee hub with hundreds of retailer discounts
Health cash plan (employer funded)
Death in service insurance (employer funded)
Employee 'Above and Beyond' awards
Employee wellbeing services & onsite events
Key responsibilities:
Design and develop furniture products that align with brand identity and market trends
Conduct research to understand requirements and find gaps in the market
Develop furniture designs and ideas from concept to production
Ensure product concepts are technically feasible, commercially viable and usable
Generate 3D models which are compliant with appropriate standards and procedures
Source the right materials that not only produce high-quality products, but also considers sustainability, durability, and cost-efficiency
Researching and integrating components and fittings
Create and oversee prototypes for new products to sample and quality test
Ability to produce 3D visuals and high-resolution renders
Present concepts and design iterations to stakeholders with clear rationale and supporting documentation
Generate and maintain documentation for all projects, including specifications, BOMs, etc.
Experience & Knowledge required
Demonstrable previous experience in a similar role
Previous experience in furniture product and soft seating design
Degree level qualification in product design
Strong understanding of furniture design, production methods and materials - able to create conceptual designs from sketches to 3D models
Proven ability to generate accurate, detailed production drawings
Strong eye for aesthetics, knowledge of materials and construction techniques, and the ability to design innovative, functional, and market-ready furniture
Good working knowledge of SolidWorks & AutoCAD
Ability to work on multiple projects, working to timescales and achieving deadlines
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload
If you're ready to bring your creativity and design skills to a company shaping the future of workspaces, wed love to hear from you.
The company reserves the right to interview for this post should we receive suitable candidates prior to the closing date. Dams is only accepting direct applicants for this role; no agency contact is currently required.
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