Express ProductsProduct Designer - Blackpool
The Glasdon Group is a market leader in the design, marketing, and supply of environmental and safety products. Driven by a commitment to innovation and excellence, we deliver high-quality solutions that support a cleaner, safer environment.
We are currently recruiting for innovative and professional Product Designers to design and develop innovative, high-quality products from concept through to production, ensuring they meet customer requirements, market demand and Company quality standards.
Responsibilities
Key Tasks
- Develop product ideas from concept through to production.
- Sketch ideas and develop creative design concepts.
- Create models and prototypes to test and refine designs.
- Conduct market research and gather insights to inform product development.
- Visit clients to gather feedback and understand customer needs.
- Develop concepts and product features based upon feedback.
- Work with and understand a range of manufacturing processes during product development.
- Attend and review tooling trials, including potential overseas travel.
- Create 3D CAD data and engineering drawing ready for production.
- Carry out quality testing and evaluation of new products.
- Work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
- Contribute to establishing and supporting products in global markets.
Key Objectives
- Design innovative, functional and manufacturable physical products.
- Successfully develop products from concept through to production.
- Ensure products meet quality, durability and performance standards.
- Incorporate customer and market feedback into product development.
- Ensure designs are suitable for manufacturing processes and production requirements.
- Support the successful launch and global adoption of new products.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the product range.
The above lists are not exhaustive and may evolve with the role and business needs.
Key Facts
Title: Product Designer
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Position: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm (flextime available) - 30-minute lunch break
The Glasdon Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer.
What we can offer you:
- Competitive starting salary.
- 33 days paid holiday (rising to 38 with service).
- Flexible holiday booking in 30-minute blocks.
- Buy/sell up to 5 days holiday annually.
- Performance bonuses.
- Final salary pension scheme (after min. 2 years).
- NEST pension scheme (from 3 months).
- Life insurance (after min. 2 years).
- Private health insurance (after min. 1 year).
- Health cashback plan.
- Sick pay scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Compassionate leave.
- Relocation support loans.
- Long service awards.
- Subsidised on-site café and social space.
- Free on-site parking.
- Special occasion gifts.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- On-site gym and changing facilities.
- Team building activities.
- Flexitime work pattern.
- Company events.
- EV charging points (at cost).
- Paid charity days and fundraising events.
- Social activities.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Skills development and professional study support.
- Comprehensive training programmes.
Ideal Candidate
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Creative, innovative and forward-thinking mindset.
- Strong technical understanding of product design and development.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of materials and manufacturing methods.
- Proficiency in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks (3D and 2D drawings).
- Practical skills with the ability to create models and prototypes.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable
- Industrial or manufacturing work experience.
- Experience in Product Design or Industrial Design.
- Understanding of different manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of plastics, metals or other production materials/processes.
Qualifications
- Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design or related subject with a minimum of 2:1.
Benefits and Rewards
