Middleweight to Senior Development Designer

Middleweight to Senior Development Designer
South West
£36-40k

This is a great opportunity for either a Middleweight Development Designed looking for the next step in their career or a Senior Development Designer looking for a new and challenging role. Having had a fantastic year to date and many new clients on board there is now a need to bring an experienced Development Designer into the design department. Reporting directly to the Design Director the successful candidate will play a pivotal part of the design team.

Duties:

To produce innovative and cost effective design solutions for a range of brands covering an array of industry sectors.
Liaising with Project Managers and Sales personnel to assess the project brief, the constraints and limitations.
To design and develop, from inception to completion project managing the design brief whilst anticipating any potential problems and solutions.
Working in line with the clients brief taking into account costs and time estimates.
Briefing internal departments with relevant details and information needed in order to complete the brief successfully.
Creating rough idea scamps (free hand) and mood boards to convey ideas and visuals.
Review design specifications constantly to ensure the design fits the clients brief and budget restraints.
Adhering to the businesses quality standards and
Procedures at all times.
check and ensure the quality and accuracy of BOMs instructions and manufactured parts.

Requirements:

Previous experience within a similar role and environment is critical for this position. Candidates may be considered from other businesses in this area of industry they may include: retail design agencies, POP, POS, Shop Fitting, and Exhibition businesses.
A recognised qualification in a relevant subject preferred i.e Product Design, Technical Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Design etc.
Candidates must be fully conversant with 3D modelling software i.e Solid Works, Solid Edge, Pro Engineer, Inventor etc
Candidate should also be conversant with 3D Studio Max and Creative Suite would be a bonus.
Applicants should have an understanding of manufacturing processes including vac forming, extrusion etc and materials such as wood, metal, acrylics, plastics etc.