Average Designer salary in Derbyshire

Role: Manufacturing or Product Development DesignerSalary: £25,000 to £30,000 per annum, plus benefits and career growth opportunitiesHours: 8am - 4.30pm Monday to FridayLocation: Alfreton Area, easily commutable from Mansfield, Nottingham, Derby, Belper, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Worksop, Sheffield, Newark-on-Trent, Loughborough or Burton upon Trent.CompanyThis highly successful manufacturing company design a wide range of solutions using Injection Moulding, Vacuum Forming, Metal & Plastic Extrusion and fabrication processes. Through continued growth the business is now seeking to recruit an additional Designer for their small & highly regarded Design & Development team. The role has a wide range of duties that will be introduced & expanded on over time, which means the hiring manager can consider Designers who have experience of design for manufacture, Product Development or New Product Design. The Role & Responsibilities Working under the guidance of the experienced Design Manager, the Product Development Designer will need to demonstrate an enthusiastic & proactive approach to work and the ability to follow processes & procedures that they will be trained on. The first 6 - 9 months of the Product Development Designers career within the company will grow their knowledge & detailed understanding of the company’s wide product range. The work will focus on supporting the business by undertaking product branding & printing projects (typically utilising Excel & Publisher software) as well as calculating & communicating cost estimations for clients who require bespoke changes to the standard products for specific projects (typically utilising Excel & AutoCAD). After this initial 6 - 9 month period where you’ve grown your knowledge of the company’s products, materials, manufacturing processes and understand the typical changes Clients require, the Product Development Designer’s responsibilities will expand through assigned work & projects - growing across the design department to eventually include the full remit of skills including design changes, product development & improvements, design for manufacturing, new product design and the associated processes and procedures needed for success. Skills/Requirements With training provided on the company’s products and procedures, this role could suit an experienced Designer with good manufacturing process knowledge, product development or new product design skills. Alternatively, a motivate Graduate Designer with some hands-on experience gained from one or more placements will also be of keen interest. Good communication skills are needed as the Designer will work with others across the company, with external Suppliers and Clients too. Able to create accurate drawings & utilise calculations for design or for manufacturing Ideally will have experience with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD, although experience with other CAD packages are equally of interest as cross training can be provided Have the ability to design and manage their own projects, initially under the guidance of others - from product branding, print design, new products, testing new designs and designing improvements to existing products or production/manufacturing processes or equipment in the factory Experience of programming CAM software is useful, although training will be given Experience of Injection moulding, Vacuum forming, Metal and plastic extrusions or Aluminium fabrication is useful but not essential Good knowledge of general engineering principles Good computer skills ideally including Word, Excel, Publisher or similar software packages This role represents an exciting opportunity to join a superb manufacturing business at an exciting time in their history, so if the role sounds of interest please apply now and send your most up to date CV to Alec at TechNichols Resourcing to be considered. Or call TechNichols Resourcing and speak with Alec for further information.We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard back within 5 working days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.

An established construction consultancy based in Enderby is seeking a skilled Principal Designer to join their growing team. Specialising in education construction projects, this consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, safe, and innovative solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on impactful projects, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations while contributing to the design and construction of state-of-the-art educational facilities. The Principal Designer Role As the Principal Designer, you will take a key role in managing design risk and embedding health and safety into all project stages. Working closely with clients, contractors, and design teams, you will ensure projects meet the highest safety standards while maintaining efficiency and functionality. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the education sector through your expertise. Principal Designer Key Responsibilities Deliver Principal Designer duties in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations.Conduct design risk assessments and develop hazard elimination strategies.Prepare and review pre-construction information and construction phase plans.Provide CDM and health and safety advice to clients, architects, and contractors.Attend site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards.Collaborate with clients and design teams to deliver safe and effective solutions.Mentor and support junior team members within the consultancy. The Principal Designer Degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience.NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification.Membership of APS (AaPS, IMaPS, or CMaPS) is desirable.2+ years proven experience as a Principal Designer.Strong understanding of CDM 2015 regulations and health and safety practices.Excellent communication and client-facing skills.Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and work to deadlines. In Return? Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £55,000.25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.Pension contribution.Professional development and training opportunities.Flexible working arrangements.Healthcare benefits. If you are a Principal Designer considering your career opportunities, please contact Lucy Barlow at Brandon James on for a confidential discussion. Ref: #LB19707 Principal Designer / CDM Consultant / Health and Safety / CDM 2015 / NEBOSH / APS / Enderby / Education Construction / Consultancy / Construction Design Management

A fantastic opportunity is available for a graduate level Junior Designer to join my clients growing team, working as part of the Product Team in Home Accessories. The successful candidate will have a degree in 3D Design or Product Design, and an interest in homewares. Job Overview Reporting to the Buyer for Home Accessories but working alongside the Head of Product for Home Accessories and Soft Furnishings, this role has a remit which spans the entire Home Accessories category, including Vases, Object, Candle Accessories, Decorative Frames and Storage. You will be of post graduate level, with a relevant degree ideally in 3 Dimensional or Product Design and a strong interest in Hard Accessories. You will work alongside the Buyer and Head of Product in the design and development of the product range with global suppliers to deliver both branded and customer own branded Home products for our nationwide customers in alignment with our product development strategy and seasonal design orientations. In addition to 3-Dimensional Design, we are also looking for a candidate with capability in 2D surface design, with the ability to work on packaging and applied print and pattern application. Working collaboratively across our product team, which includes design and buying team members for Home Textiles, you will manage your design and development workload alongside the Buyer to create unique designs which offer point of difference and reflect the brand. We work across a broad section of material areas, from wood to glass, marble, ceramics and resin, so the ability to adapt your skills to different manufacturing disciplines is important. We work closely with our global supply base and our international sourcing team on all of our product development, so are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively, often at a distance via email or video call. Knowledge of both Photoshop and CAD are key, alongside competence in Windows applications. Adherence to our critical path is vital, to ensure the timely introduction of new products to our business to meet internal deadlines. In this regard, the successful candidate must be self-motivated and organised in their approach, with the ability to prioritise and effectively manage workload. Key responsibilities - Product Development Trends & Market / Competitor Analysis Observe and present trend research and product opportunities to grow your categoryComplete regular market/competitor analysis to support the department strategy and design directionUnderstand our competitors and work to ensure that our designs set us apart Product Development & Briefing Contribute to the creative direction of our product development strategy, demonstrating your knowledge of relevant brands, sites, social pages etc which could provide inspiration to the range buildWork alongside the Buyer to ensure that our produce development responds to agreed briefs and aligns with our overall product strategy.Liaise with both our international supplier and our international sourcing teams to drive our product development from design to sampling, landing products right first time, in line with our critical pathSupport both the Buyer and our UK Sales Team to attend key customer meetings, listening and responding to our customer’s requirements and feeding back on the progression of customer specific briefs Key responsibilities - Administration and Communication Stakeholder Management & Communication Maintaining good relationships with all relevant teams, from the wider Product Team to our UK Sales Teams, Quality Control and our global supply base / international sourcing teamsWorking collaboratively with all key stakeholders, you respond to briefs proactively and with positivity Organisation Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage processes, time management and prioritisation skills Critical Path management Good understanding of critical path and able to chase suppliers / team members to meet deadlinesCatch ups with key stakeholders to ensure any delays to product developments are flagged and resolved Reporting Able to understand sales reporting, and be knowledgeable of the sales performance of your product area, to inform our product development plan and to ensure that all new product additions meet sales expectations Teamwork The ability to work within a team environment, where all decisions are collaborativeCommunicating progress and any issues with meeting deadlinesSupportive of those around you, with a positive, can-do attitude and a hands on approach. We are a small team where everyone plays their part and there is no hierarchy in achieving the jobs at hand Personal Development Desire to learn and develop selfProactive in seeking feedbackHonest and open Experience & Skills Required Graduate level or relevant experienceAn interest in the Homewares market, with a passion for designExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work proactively and independentlyPrior knowledge of Excel and Power Point a benefitTeam player, collaborative and self-motivatedOrganized and able to prioritise workload