At Joseph Joseph we love solving everyday problems through intelligent design to create distinctive, functional products that are a pleasure to own and use. We are one of the world’s leading houseware brands with a global presence spanning over 100 countries, available in most major department stores and independent houseware stores worldwide as well as our rapidly growing ecommerce channel.
We are looking for a talented Industrial Designer to join our Industrial Design & Innovation team. This is an exciting opportunity where you will focus on solving everyday consumer problems with disruptive design solutions. Working across multiple product categories you will develop highly inventive, insight-led designs that truly resonate with users.
What you will be doing:
Solving everyday problems with bold, inventive ideas
Identifying opportunities and problems that will lead to high ROI product designs
Managing multiple projects from research through to commercially viable concept designs
Challenging the ordinary to create new disruptive designs
Building low fidelity test rigs and prototypes
Creating 3D prints of your solutions to test and critique
Collaborating with other designers and design managers in the team
Clearly presenting ideas to the senior team
Liaising with design managers and preparing clear and concise handover presentations
Delivering concepts in-line with the critical path
What we need from you:
An undergraduate (or masters) degree in Industrial Design or Product Design
Three years or more industry experience
Strong industrial design skills with a proven track record of success
A portfolio showing an inventive nature turning ideas into commercially viable products
An ability to effectively manage time whilst working to tight critical paths on multiple projects
A natural flair to clearly communicate ideas to senior teams
A good understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes
Excellent knowledge of design applications such as, Adobe CS, Solidworks and KeyShot
A creative thought process with a self-motivated drive to create ‘big ideas’
An entrepreneurial hands-on approach
An adaptable, reliable character with the ability to easily engage with others
The ability to challenge conventional thinking, whilst keeping ideas commercial
What you will get from us:
Competitive salary and holiday allowance
Company performance related bonus
Exclusive staff discount
Pension contribution
24/7 healthcare appointment support
Holiday trading (buy/sell)
Volunteer days
Holiday carry over scheme
Extra holiday days for long service.
Monthly team recognition scheme
Flexible working scheme: Hybrid - 3 days in Office/2 days work from home