Careers at deVOL

We are looking for a motivated, capable, and friendly individual to join our Product Design team at our Leicestershire office. Ideally, you will have an industrial or product design background.

You will be working closely with our Research & Development team to help develop new kitchen and accessory ranges. The Research & Development team is involved in all aspects of the design and development of new and existing products and accessories.

Your responsibilities will include, but won't be limited to:

• Research (market research, materials, manufacturing processes, suppliers, and manufacturers).
• Development of new and existing products.
• Prototyping.
• Producing CAD drawings (2D & 3D) and information for product documentation.
• Sample ordering, reviewing, and testing.
• Communicating with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Initial production of new products.
• Continued product quality control.
• Product costing and profitability.
• Liaising with other departments.
• General administration.
• Product compliance, certification (UK & US), and Intellectual Property.

We would love you to:

• Have a creative qualification.
• Be able to prioritise and plan your workload.
• Show initiative and be self-motivated.
• Work well in a team and independently.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Be experienced in 2D and 3D CAD (Autocad/Draftsight & Solidworks).
• Have 2 or more years of industry experience (preferable but not essential)
• Have a genuine passion for homeware products and interiors.

We are looking for candidates who are ambitious and keen to have a career in the furniture and homeware-making industry.

In return, we offer a competitive starting salary based on experience, and during your first year, you will receive training in the role and performance appraisals. 

To apply, please submit your CV, portfolio, and a cover letter explaining why you would love to join our team and what makes you the ideal candidate for this role.

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We are looking for someone who is proficient in SolidWorks, experienced in surface modelling, and capable of creating and modifying complex forms. In addition, you should be confident using 2D CAD software such as AutoCAD or DraftSight. The role will involve working closely with the Product Designers in our R&D department to provide CAD support across a wide range of projects, creating new models and adapting existing designs in response to feedback and development requirements. You will also be responsible for producing technical drawings and documentation for manufacturers, suppliers, and internal teams. Occasionally, the role will require you to produce realistic renders and visualisations to support product development or provide website product imagery. While this will not form a major part of the role, an ability to create realistic product renders would be advantageous.

There will also be an opportunity to take ownership of our in-house 3D printing operation. This includes maintaining and troubleshooting 3D printing equipment, managing stocks of printing materials and consumables, scheduling and running prototype prints, and supporting the wider Product Design team with rapid prototyping throughout the product development process. An interest in additive manufacturing and hands-on problem solving would therefore be highly beneficial.

The responsibilities in the role include:

• Producing CAD drawings (2D & 3D) and information for product documentation.
• Communicating with suppliers and manufacturers to make amendments to technical drawings to match adapted manufacturing processes.
• Producing the drawings and technical specifications required for: Product Compliance, Certification (UK & US), and Intellectual Property.
• Issuing production drawings and documentation to our internal production departments
• Producing 3D printed prototypes to assist the development of designs
• Producing realistic render scenes when projects require it to either review a potential design concept or to produce website product visuals.
• Continued product quality control by cross-referencing production samples to technical drawings.

We would love you to:

• Have a degree, HND, HNC or equivalent qualification in Product Design, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Have strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage your workload effectively.
• Be self-motivated, proactive, and able to demonstrate initiative.
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
• Proficient in both 2D and 3D CAD software, including AutoCAD or DraftSight and SolidWorks. Experience with Blender would be advantageous for modelling more complex and sculptural forms but is not essential.
• At least two years industry experience is desirable but not essential.
• Be able to create realistic product renders and visualisations for presentations and product development
• Have experience using KeyShot

We are looking for candidates who are ambitious and keen to have a career in the furniture and homeware making industry.

To apply, please submit a portfolio, your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would love to join our team and what makes you the ideal candidate for this role.

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