Bristol Product Designer - Bespoke Gym Equipment & Storage

Moduflex Ltd is a UK based manufacturer of steel and wood storage solutions and fitness equipment, committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service. Our in-house design team works inside our Avonmouth factory, alongside the people who cut, fold, weld, machine and assemble what we design. That means every design you create is built a few metres from your desk, and you will see first-hand what makes a product easy, or difficult, to make.

We are looking for a Product Designer to join our design team here in Avonmouth, Bristol. This role suits a recent graduate or someone with practical design experience gained in industry - we welcome applications from both. Please note, this is not a UI/UX role.

The role combines CAD design and costing across our storage and fitness ranges, with a strong emphasis on fitness - from gym storage and equipment, Cross Fit and gym rigs, to commercial fit-outs for gyms, boxing clubs and similar training spaces.

Design for manufacture is at the heart of what we do. You will take projects from customer enquiry right through to a complete production pack, turning customer requirements into practical, cost-effective products, working closely with production to make sure designs are right first-time on the shop floor.

• Take projects from initial customer enquiry through costing, design and design iterations to a complete production pack - including manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, cut lists, and fixings and hardware schedules.
• Design products, layouts and bespoke solutions for fitness and storage projects, from initial concept to production-ready drawings.
• Apply design for manufacture (DFM) and assembly principles - material selection, sheet metal and timber constraints, tolerances, fixings, and ease of fabrication and installation.
• Produce accurate 3D models, general arrangement drawings, manufacturing drawings, flat patterns and bills of materials in Solid Works.
• Prepare costings for projects and quotations, including materials, manufacturing time and bought-in components, and identify opportunities to reduce cost.
• Work closely with production, engineering, sales and project management teams to resolve design issues and support products through manufacture.
• Spend time on the factory floor to understand our processes and gather feedback that improves future designs.
• Create clear visuals and presentations to support customer proposals and design reviews.
• Research fitness industry trends, equipment and training spaces to help develop new products and improve our range.
• Track design progress and deadlines, participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into your work.
• A degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or a related field - or equivalent practical design experience.
• Experience of design for manufacture, whether through study, placements, projects or working in a manufacturing environment.
• Competent in 3D CAD
  - Solid Works is ideal; experience with other 3D design packages (e.g. Inventor, Fusion 360, Creo) will be considered.
• A portfolio showing design work that has been made, prototyped or considered for manufacture.
• Good numerical skills and confidence working with costs, quantities and materials.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Strong…