NPD Designer

NPD Designer – Alconbury

Monday – Friday, full time permanent

Up to £40,000 DOE

We are looking for a pro-active, forward-thinking NPD Designer to support the delivery of New Product Development (NPD) and existing projects. The role focuses on creating innovative, high-quality products aligned to customer briefs and business strategy, while ensuring smooth coordination of design processes from concept through to launch.

This position suits a creative and organised individual passionate about product development and bringing new ideas to market.

• Develop innovative design concepts aligned to customer and category strategies.
• Interpret briefs and deliver creative, commercially viable solutions.
• Create high-quality product samples and prototypes for review and launch.
• Research trends and apply consumer/category insights to product development.
• Present concepts and materials for internal and stakeholder feedback.
• Support project timelines, critical paths, and key development milestones.
• Ensure smooth progression from concept through to production readiness.
• Provide administrative support including packaging briefs, artwork approvals, and documentation.
• Prepare samples and materials for customer presentations, workshops, and range reviews.
• Maintain NPD studio resources, manage materials/trackers, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive operational excellence.

• Experience in product design or development, ideally within FMCG or a customer-focused environment. Floristry experience highly desirable.
• Creative mindset with understanding of design and development processes.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn relevant design or project management tools.
• Delivers consistently high standards and takes accountability.
• Adapts to challenges with a solution-focused approach.

• Experience with in floristry, horticulture, gifting, or similar sectors.
• Awareness of packaging development, artwork processes, and sample production.
• Understanding of category insights and consumer trends.