Development Designer - Hybrid Role
South West | £28,000 - £33,000 + Benefits
Transform Ideas into Retail Reality
Are you a talented designer who thrives at the intersection of creativity and technical precision? We're looking for a Development Designer to join an innovative design and manufacturing company that brings retail experiences to life for leading brands.
About the Company
Our client specialises in creating impactful point of sale displays and brand environments that deliver both aesthetic excellence and practical functionality. Working with major brands, they've built a reputation for translating creative concepts into tangible retail solutions that truly perform. Their collaborative team environment values creative thinking alongside exacting technical standards.
The Opportunity
This hybrid role combines technical design expertise with 3D creative work, offering the perfect balance for designers who want to flex both sides of their skill set. You'll take conceptual designs from initial brief right through to production-ready solutions, managing the entire journey from prototyping and testing to final manufacturing specifications.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Creating detailed technical drawings using SolidWorks
- Producing high-quality 3D visualisations that bring concepts to life
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously with strong organisational skills
- Liaising with suppliers to ensure accuracy and manufacturability
- Balancing creative vision with practical constraints and budgets
- Contributing to innovative retail solutions across diverse briefs
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- 2+ years' experience in product or development design (retail/POS sector ideal)
- High proficiency in SolidWorks
- Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques: plastics fabrication, sheet metal work, injection moulding, and joinery
- Degree in product, industrial, engineering, or 3D design
- Excellent sketching and design communication skills
- Impressive portfolio demonstrating structured 3D modelling and creative problem-solving
- Meticulous attention to detail with strong project management capabilities
- Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines
Highly Desirable:
- Experience with 3ds Max for rendering
- Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop
Your Profile
You're a creative thinker who takes ownership of projects and sees them through to completion. You work collaboratively across teams and with external suppliers, bringing both technical rigour and imaginative solutions to every brief. You understand that great retail design requires both vision and precision.
Ready to Apply?
If you're excited about working on diverse projects that combine technical excellence with creative innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact us today to discuss this opportunity further.