Job Title: Product Designer - New Product Development
Location: Southampton
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Are you an experienced Industrial Designer looking to join a fantastic business as part of their growth strategy?
Industrial Designer role overview:
Based in Southampton, our client is looking for a motivated Product Designer to join their New Product Development team. You’ll play a key role in turning product roadmap concepts into launch-ready solutions, providing both technical and creative input throughout development.
This role suits a well-rounded designer who enjoys mechanical problem-solving and refining component-level detail, while maintaining a strong sense of form and finish. You’ll support major launches and take ownership of accessories and product updates, ensuring consistency in quality and user experience.
What you’ll be doing:
- Support detailed component design, resolve complex mechanisms, and contribute to robust CAD assemblies.
- Produce accurate 2D drawing packs, manage BOMs, and oversee tolerance analysis.
- Independently lead accessories and product upgrades from concept through manufacture.
- Create high-quality renders to support internal reviews and confirm form, material, and finish prior to production.
- Assess samples and prototypes, identify issues, and refine designs to meet quality standards.
- Work with global production partners to ensure effective Design for Manufacture (DFM) implementation.
- Ensure functional components remain visually cohesive with the overall brand aesthetic.
- Design, build, and test mechanical prototypes to validate performance and usability.
What you’ll bring:
- Degree in Product Design, Design Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
- Prior experience in consumer product development, with a portfolio demonstrating both mechanical insight and aesthetic skill.
- Proficient in 2D and 3D tools (SolidWorks/Rhino, Keyshot, Adobe Creative Suite) to visualise and present designs.
- Understanding of production processes and materials, designing components that are functional and commercially viable.
- Enjoys tackling technical challenges to create elegant, robust solutions.
- Able to clearly convey technical issues and progress to the Lead Designer and NPD team.
Additional benefits and information:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Bupa healthcare + dental plan available
- Discounts on products
If you feel you have the skills and experience to match this role, we would love to hear from you!