Product Designer

Product Designer - New Product Development A consumer products business operating in the outdoor and lifestyle sector is seeking a Product Designer to support the development of new products and accessories. You will join a growing New Product Development team and work closely with senior designers and engineering colleagues to take products from concept through to manufacture. This is a technically focused product design role, suited to someone who enjoys resolving mechanical detail, developing robust components, and ensuring designs are both functional and visually aligned with a premium brand. Key Responsibilities * Develop detailed component-level designs and resolve mechanical mechanisms within larger assemblies * Produce accurate 2D drawing packs, manage BOMs, and contribute to tolerance analysis * Take ownership of smaller projects (e.g. accessories and product upgrades) from concept to production * Create high-quality renders to support internal design reviews and approvals * Review prototypes and factory samples, identifying issues and iterating designs accordingly * Support manufacturing partners during handover, applying DFM principles * Design, build, and test mechanical prototypes to validate concepts and mechanisms Requirements * Degree in Product Design, Design Engineering, Industrial Design, or similar * 3+ years’ experience developing consumer or physical products * Strong CAD skills (e.g. SolidWorks, Rhino) and experience producing manufacturing drawings * Good understanding of manufacturing processes and materials * Detail-focused, with a practical, problem-solving mindset * Able to communicate technical issues clearly within a multidisciplinary team What’s Offered * Competitive salary (£30k–£45k depending on experience) * 25 days holiday + bank holidays * Private healthcare and pension * Staff discount * Office-based role with some flexibility for hybrid working (Southampton area)