Perm POS Development Designer

Perm POS Development Designer

The Development Designer will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing engineering solutions that enhance the functionality, aesthetics, and efficiency of Beauty retail environments. The role bridges the gap between creative design & manufacturing, ensuring that retail spaces meet operational, technical and customer experience standards, executing and leading the full design process from ideation to production.

Job Description:

• Develop detailed 3D and 2D CAD models for POS displays, using software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Interpret creative briefs and convert conceptual designs into functional, production-ready solutions.
• Collaborate with account managers, creatives, suppliers, and production teams to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Create technical drawings, assembly guides, and BOMs (Bills of Materials) for prototyping and manufacturing.
• Ensure designs meet structural, safety, and brand guidelines.
• Prototype and test design solutions, making iterations as needed.
• Source appropriate materials and production methods based on design and budget constraints.
• Support onsite installations or builds when required.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure accurate production outputs and timelines.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, materials, and technologies.
• Conduct site surveys as and when required.
• To embrace a team culture conducive to teamwork, individual empowerment, honesty, and that is commercially astute.
• Be able to report on risk in a timely fashion to allow the business to react accordingly.
• To conduct yourself in a professional, honest and respectful manner at all times internally and outside of the business
• Training and coaching operatives to help our employees grow and feel supported.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Planning, workshop, prototype and pre-production to align development activities with sales forecasts, demand planning, and budgetary constraints to we all work towards a shared goal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
• Experience working with both temporary and permanent POS displays.
• Solidworks is esential

Person specification:

• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Have excellent time management / multi-tasking skills / be to prioritise effectively.
• Have excellent reporting skills.
• Have excellent IT skills (MS Office).
• Be comfortable building and maintaining effective client and internal relationships.
• Have exemplary levels of attention to detail.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be methodical, precise and be able to maintain accurate record systems and report accordingly.
• Good numeracy skills
• Have a sound knowledge of SolidWorks