Silver Cross is a great place to work, in a lovely environment with brilliant people. We're a 140 year old nursery brand who's succeed because we care about our customers and we care about you. Come and join a great place to work!

This is a rare opportunity to design for a innovative, leading nursery brand. Whether its a collaboration with Lamborghini or creating the first folding lie flat pram, we do it all. Come and be part of a highly experienced and established, close knit team.

This role is based four days a week in our beautiful countryside Skipton office.

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Product Designer leads business-critical design and development projects from initial brief through to production, ensuring innovative and high-quality products across categories such as Travel, Car Safety, and Home & Nursery Equipment.

This role requires expertise in interpreting customer briefs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering creative solutions that align with the company’s vision and standards. The Senior Product Designer is responsible for driving projects forward, maintaining design excellence, and supporting the brand’s leadership in the market.

What's in it for you;

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, plus a day off for your birthday
Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
Salary sacrifice pension with 5% company contribution, available to all ages
Cash Health Plan- get money back on treatments
Retail discounts
Virtual GP
Short day working every last Friday of the month
Regular communication events
Regular social activates
Cycle to Work Scheme
Flexible start/finish time

Main Duties

These responsibilities are central to delivering successful products, maintaining high standards, and ensuring effective collaboration across teams and with external partners.

Lead business-critical design and development projects from initial brief through to production, ensuring strong design vision and direction across all assigned projects.
Present and communicate design concepts and directions to management, directors, and both internal and external stakeholders.
Organise and lead meetings with the design team, internal departments, senior leadership, and external partners.
Oversee Aesthetic Function Design (AFD) CAD and 2D artwork for developing components and assemblies in collaboration with suppliers.
Collaborate with creative, marketing, and sales teams to ensure the design vision is clearly communicated and realized.
Research market trends, competitors, and new opportunities to keep the brand at the forefront of the industry.
Develop and manage materials, colours, and finishes for assigned projects, and build strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and environmental standards in partnership with the QC and Technical teams.
Produce accurate specifications and documentation for manufacturers and stakeholders.
Continuously develop digital design skills and promote efficient, innovative working practices within the team.

Skills & Experience Required

Degree in Product or relevant 3D/Industrial Design or equivalent qualification.
Strong pervious experience at design level or alternative industry experience.
Produce 3D CAD and 2D artwork required to successfully complete each project.
Provide excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and concepts effectively.
Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating beautiful and impactful designs.
Proven ability to execute and successfully deliver projects into the market
Experience working with customers and interpreting design briefs.
Creating visually compelling concepts.
Proficient in SolidWorks, Keyshot, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Driven to learn all new digital programs necessary, to enhance efficiency and creative excellence.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Flexitime
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Skipton BD23 3JA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

product design : 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Skipton BD23 3JA

Silver Cross UK Ltd

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