Junior Product Designer

Location: Gloucestershire

Junior Product Designer

D2M Innovation is a well-regarded product design consultancy with specific expertise in developing technical, innovative solutions where intellectual property is a key requirement. Our dynamic, forward-thinking design team combines significant expertise with knowledge of the complete product development cycle to develop new concepts from idea to production. We have created a wide range of market-leading products including wheeled goods, protective equipment, sports and leisure equipment, juvenile products and handheld electronic devices.

D2M’s in-house prototyping facilities and dedicated, highly skilled team help ensure a positive, dynamic working environment.

We are currently seeking a junior product designer to be based at the Cheltenham design studio. The successful candidate would be expected to support our senior team in the design and development of a variety of products across different sectors, for a wide range of clients, from start-ups to corporates.

You will be involved in concept generation, CAD development, prototyping, producing manufacturing specifications and communicating with our manufacturing partners. The successful candidate will be a talented, pragmatic, problem solving designer with creative flair and a drive to develop excellent, innovative products. They will have the ability to work quickly, within budget, to a brief and manage client expectations whilst balance conflicting product requirements.

Requirements:

* Industrial/Product Design Education to degree level (ideally BSc).

* At least 1 years’ experience working in a product design team, ideally a consultancy.

* Proactive, able to work independently under pressure and to effectively manage time.

* Good sketching ability and knowledge of Adobe CS to produce high-quality, presentation standard concept work (including InDesign).

* Strong CAD modelling skills (ideally Solid Works).

* Good understanding of design for production processes, including injection molding, die casting, extrusion and metal fabrication.

Candidates without a product design degree, previous unsuccessful applicants and candidates without the necessary 1 years’ experience working specifically in product design will not be considered and should not apply. A valid UK work permit is required.

Salary: £25-£29k Dependent on experience. 25 days holiday (+bank holidays)

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