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Senior Designer - Product Design / Manufacturing
Location - Poole
Salary - 45-55K DOE
Type - Permanent
CMD Recruitment are proud to be exclusively partnering with a global manufacturer of complex, design-led products to recruit an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Designer.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a creative professional with a background in product or industrial design to join a respected, international business known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering excellence.
The Role
As Senior Designer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing innovative new products from initial concept through to prototype and production. Working within a multi-disciplinary design and engineering team, you'll combine creativity with technical understanding to deliver commercially successful designs for global markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the conceptualisation and development of new product designs.
- Manage multiple design projects, ensuring delivery against brief, budget, and timeline.
- Collaborate with engineering, commercial, and production teams to bring ideas to market.
- Produce engaging visual presentations and high-quality 2D/3D design assets.
- Specify appropriate materials, manufacturing processes, and surface finishes.
- Liaise with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure product quality and integrity.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and innovation strategies across the business.
About You
- Degree qualified (BA/MA) in Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a design-led manufacturing environment.
- Excellent sketching and visualisation skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Skilled in 3D CAD software such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Creo, Rhino, or 3Ds Max.
- Rendering experience (e.g. KeyShot) beneficial but not essential.
- Strong understanding of materials, prototyping, and production processes.
- Confident communicator with a proactive, collaborative approach.
- Willingness to travel for supplier visits and project meetings when required.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a market leader with an established reputation for design innovation.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Clear progression and development opportunities.
- Pension scheme, free parking, and access to employee rewards platform.
How to Apply
If you're an experienced designer seeking your next challenge within a creative, high-performance manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through CMD Recruitment or contact our specialist design & engineering team for a confidential discussion.
