Junior Product Designer

Junior Product Designer
Southampton
£25,000 - £30,000
Full-Time, Permanent

Ready to see your designs and ideas progress from a sketch on screen to a finished product in the hands of customers?

Are you a Sailor or do you have a passion for Sailing?
My client is looking for a Junior Product Designer to join their growing Southampton-based team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career designer to gain hands-on experience across the full product development lifecycle while working alongside experienced designers and engineers.

You will play an active role in bringing new products to life, from initial concepts and CAD modelling through to prototyping, testing and manufacture. This is a role that offers genuine responsibility, plenty of variety and the opportunity to develop both your creative and technical skills within a supportive environment.

The Role As part of the design team, you will assist with the development of new and existing products, helping to transform ideas into practical, commercially successful solutions.

Key responsibilities will include:

Creating design concepts, sketches and visual presentations
Producing and modifying 3D CAD models and technical drawings
Supporting prototype development, testing and product evaluation
Researching materials, manufacturing processes and market trends
Working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable
Maintaining technical documentation and product specifications
Contributing ideas for new products and continuous product improvementsAbout You We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Product Design, Industrial Design, Product Design Engineering or a related discipline
Experience using 3D CAD software
Strong problem-solving abilities and creative thinking skills
Excellent attention to detail
A genuine passion for product design and development
Good communication skills and a collaborative approachAny placement year, internship or previous design experience would be beneficial, but attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn are equally important.

What's On Offer?
Salary of £25,000 - £30,000
Full-time permanent position
Office-based role in Southampton
Monday to Thursday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm
Structured training and mentoring from experienced professionals
Exposure to the complete product development process
A friendly and collaborative working environmentIf you are looking for a role where you can develop your skills, contribute your ideas and gain real-world product design experience from day one, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

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