Job Description
- Are you an organised production leader with a creative eye and a knack for luxury design? We are seeking a talented Production Industrial Designer to oversee manufacturing operations, streamline inventory processes, and support bespoke, luxury lighting and design projects.
- In this dual-impact role, you will lead the factory floor to deliver high-end products on time and to exact specifications, while collaborating directly with the Creative Director on technical drawings, CAD renderings, and design development.
Key Responsibilities
Production Control & Factory Management
- Plan, initiate, and monitor daily production schedules and timescales to ensure timeous delivery.
- Implement rigorous Quality Control (QC) standards to meet drawing specs, customer requirements, and international compliance standards (e.g., SASO, CE, ETL).
- Oversee packing, shipping, and dispatch instructions, managing freight documentation in coordination with client service.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and professional factory environment, managing basic facility maintenance.
Inventory and Supply Chain Control
- Oversee inventory levels, stock control, and purchase order systems in line with project deadlines and cash flow.
- Optimise supplier costs by comparing vendor pricing and maintaining key supplier relationships.
- Track tools, consignment stock, and maintain the asset register.
Product Design and Technical Support
- Produce 2D component drawings, 3D design renderings, spec sheets, and inventory lists for standard and bespoke client projects.
- Tailor standard designs to meet custom client requests.
- Assist in R&D for new product lines, including component and supplier sourcing.
- Maintain central design files and ensure technical documentation is continuously updated across systems (e.g., Pastel, Dropbox).
Requirements
- Qualification: Degree or formal qualification in architecture/interior design/industrial design
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in 2D/3D design software e.g. Solidworks and Rhino 3D)
- Leadership Experience: Hands-on experience in production planning, assembly management, and team leadership.
- Eye for Detail: Proven track record in quality assurance, compliance standards, and precision design execution.
- Organisational Ability: Skilled in inventory management, supply chain optimisation, and facility administration.
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and reporting skills to bridge factory floor operations with design and client relations.