Product Development Designer

Location:

Ipswich, Suffolk
Salary:
Up to £35,000 per year

Working Hours:

Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (35 hours per week)

Purple Line Ltd is a leading manufacturer of accessories for caravans and recreational vehicles. With a portfolio spanning caravan motor movers, security devices, and lifting aids, we're expanding the team behind our multi-award-winning OPUS range of self-inflating camping trailers and tents.

We are looking for a talented Product Designer (Product Development Designer) to bring creative flair and commercial awareness to a growing team. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking company, taking concepts from initial idea through to finished product. You'll work closely with designers, production teams, suppliers, and manufacturers, playing a key role in shaping products that are practical, well-engineered, and genuinely loved by end users.

Benefits:

· Company wide bonus scheme to celebrate team wins and personal achievements!

· 28 days annual leave including bank holidays

· Get an extra day off each year for every year served, up to 5 additional days

· Team trips overseas to view and test samples with manufacturing partners

· Enjoy working in an office surrounded by nature

Key Responsibilities:

· Support the design and development of the company's outdoor leisure product range, from concept through to production

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine designs for manufacturability, assembly, usability, durability, and cost

· Create clear, detailed drawings, diagrams, and supporting documentation using CAD or Adobe software

· Work directly with suppliers and manufacturing partners to review samples, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure the finished product matches the design intent

· Keep organised records of design iterations, sample feedback, and testing outcomes

· Write up engineering change reports to help drive product improvements and support production updates

· Follow up with product users to ensure smooth use in the field, capturing feedback for future iterations

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree, HND, or equivalent experience in Product Design, or a related design discipline

· Confident using CAD or Adobe software to develop and communicate designs

· Solid grounding in product development and design for manufacture, with an interest in creating well-engineered, real-world products

· Experience liaising with manufacturers throughout the product development process would be advantageous

· Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance creativity, functionality, and manufacturability

· Excellent communication and teamwork skills