New Product Designer
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sittingbourne, Kent, me10 2pg |
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PDLM_1772102497 |
Summary
New Product Designer
We are seeking an experienced New Product Designer to join a dynamic product development team focused on furniture solutions. You will own end-to-end product development for hard and outdoor furniture, taking concepts through design, prototyping and manufacture-ready release.
Key responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end product development programs from concept, feasibility and prototyping to PPAP/production release and post-launch support
- Design hard furniture and outdoor furniture products with a focus on durability, function, cost and manufacturability
- Produce detailed 2D drawings, 3D models and assembly documentation using Inventor or equivalent CAD tools
- Specify materials, finishes, tolerances and bill of materials and ensure compliance with safety and performance requirements
- Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing engineering to optimise designs for sheet metal fabrication and other relevant processes
- Create prototypes, oversee testing and implement design changes based on test results and manufacturing feedback
- Manage timelines, risks and design reviews; communicate progress clearly to cross-functional teams
Essential skills and experience
- Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Design Engineering or related discipline
- 5+ years' experience in product development, preferably within furniture or related industries
- Proven experience with hard furniture and outdoor furniture design
- Strong 2D/3D CAD skills (Autodesk Inventor or similar)
- Good understanding of sheet metal manufacturing processes, tooling and design for manufacture principles
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and ability to balance aesthetics, functionality and cost
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; experience working with suppliers and manufacturing partners
Desirable
- Experience with prototyping, testing programs and production launch activities
- Knowledge of finishes, corrosion protection and outdoor durability considerations
What we offer
- Opportunity to lead design on market-facing furniture products
- Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams
- Scope for professional development and ownership of projects
To apply
Please submit your CV and portfolio showcasing relevant furniture design work and examples of CAD deliverables. Applications will be reviewed on receipt.