About this role
Design Manager - Bespoke Retail Fixtures & Prototypes
Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10
£45,000 plus a bonus, enhanced pension, life, travel and private medical insurance
Want to see your designs become real products?
We're looking for an experienced Design / Development professional to join an established international business and take ownership of exciting, bespoke retail fixture and prototype projects from concept through to manufacture and installation.
This is a hands-on technical role – ideal for someone who understands how to turn a great design into something that can actually be manufactured, assembled and installed.
What you'll be doing
Take bespoke retail fixtures and prototypes from concept design prototype manufacture installation Work closely with designers, project managers, production teams and suppliers Produce and review technical drawings and SolidWorks designs Lead design-for-manufacture, materials and engineering decisions Develop the in-house CNC and 3D-printing capability Manage prototypes, costs, suppliers and production schedules Support installation, site surveys and technical problem-solving Work with major brands and retailers to deliver high-quality finished products What we're looking for
We're interested in people with a background in retail fixtures, shopfitting, bespoke manufacturing, joinery, model making, exhibition/display manufacture or prototype development.
You'll ideally have:
Strong SolidWorks / CAD experience Knowledge of CNC and manufacturing processes Experience with prototypes or bespoke products Good understanding of design for manufacture Experience taking projects through to production and/or installation The ability to manage projects, suppliers, costs and deadlines A practical, hands-on approach and the confidence to solve problems Why consider it?
This isn't a role where your designs disappear into a computer.
You'll be involved in the whole journey – from the initial idea through to a physical product being manufactured and installed.
You'll also have the opportunity to help develop the company's CNC, 3D-printing and in-house production capabilities, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both design and engineering.
If you've got a background in retail design, shopfitting, bespoke manufacturing, prototyping or technical product development, we'd love to hear from you.