In-House Design Manager
Job in
Elmley, Kent County, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-01
Listing for:
Integral Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-01
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Product Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Design Manager - Bespoke Retail Fixtures & Prototypes
Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10
£45,000 plus a bonus, enhanced pension, life, travel and private medical insurance
Want to see your designs become real products?
We're looking for an experienced Design / Development professional to join an established international business and take ownership of exciting, bespoke retail fixture and prototype projects from concept through to manufacture and installation.
This is a hands-on technical role – ideal for someone who understands how to turn a great design into something that can actually be manufactured, assembled and installed.
What you'll be doing
Take bespoke retail fixtures and prototypes from concept → design → prototype → manufacture → installation
Work closely with designers, project managers, production teams and suppliers
Produce and review technical drawings and Solid Works designs
Lead design-for-manufacture, materials and engineering decisions
Develop the in-house CNC and 3D-printing capability
Manage prototypes, costs, suppliers and production schedules
Support installation, site surveys and technical problem-solving
Work with major brands and retailers to deliver high-quality finished products
What we're looking for
We're interested in people with a background in retail fixtures, shopfitting, bespoke manufacturing, joinery, model making, exhibition/display manufacture or prototype development.
You'll ideally have:
Strong Solid Works / CAD experience
Knowledge of CNC and manufacturing processes
Experience with prototypes or bespoke products
Good understanding of design for manufacture
Experience taking projects through to production and/or installation
The ability to manage projects, suppliers, costs and deadlines
A practical, hands-on approach and the confidence to solve problems
Why consider it?
This isn't a role where your designs disappear into a computer.
You'll be involved in the whole journey – from the initial idea through to a physical product being manufactured and installed.
You'll also have the opportunity to help develop the company's CNC, 3D-printing and in-house production capabilities, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both design and engineering.
If you've got a background in retail design, shopfitting, bespoke manufacturing, prototyping or technical product development, we'd love to hear from you
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×