Product Designer

The Opportunity

RHEON LABS develop ground-breaking technology solutions for its customers, utilising an energy absorbing polymer combined with revolutionary computational and generative design methods. We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Designer to join our growing organisation and to be part of one of first commercial product design teams to integrate and develop data driven designs. We are already engaged with many world class sports brands looking to implement RHEON technology in the market. 

The Role

Product Designer’s primary responsibilities will be to:

·         Play a key role in multiple development projects that take products from inception to launch.

·         Deliver concept-creation, CAD modelling and visualisation, detailed specification, prototyping, detailed design and transfer to production of new product solutions;

·         Work in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, garment/fabric technologists, designers and project managers;

·         Liaise with the client’s own design and development resources as part of the development process;

·         Carry out specific design tasks that include:

o    Design and development both in CAD environment and in the workshop

·         Design 2D patterns that are informed by testing, biometric data, human factors and manufacturability.

·         Design parts that are integrated with, and enhance, the end-products

·         Playing an important role in the organisation with great potential for expansion and growth;

This position will report to the Head of Design.

Our Offer to You

You will be playing an important project role in the organisation with great potential for expansion and growth;

·         Working on exciting, ground-breaking product developments with global sports brands;

·         Immersed in a range of leading-edge prototyping and production solutions at the interface between the plastics-processing and fabric/garment industries;

·         Developing not just new products but new, ground-breaking processes, capabilities and knowledge;

·         Engaging in a role that will require formal, and informal communications with our high-profile customers and commercial partners;

·         Working in a fast-paced, interesting, and very current sector;

·         Working alongside highly experienced senior staff;

·         Enjoying a great office atmosphere of collective endeavour, exploration and mutual support;

·         Benefiting from an ‘activity culture’ that encourages all staff to lead a healthy lifestyle (see benefits section)

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone who:

·         Has a good Design degree from a top university in programmes such as Product Design, Apparel design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Design engineering

·         Is organised, has excellent attention to detail, and can be relied upon to deliver;

·         Is proficient in the following software: Rhino + Grasshopper, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator.

·         Is a natural ‘problem-solver’ with excellent, practical ‘hands-on’ skills that match their theoretical prowess;

·         Will be flexible and adaptable as demands and priorities change and remains good humoured under pressure;

·         Is keen to get involved with different aspects of the product development process;

·         Is genuinely excited by the high-performance sports apparel sector;

·         Is motivated by learning and developing;

·         Is proactive and takes responsibility for tasks whilst having a positive, "can-do" attitude at all times;

·         Can think critically and creatively;

·         Cares about the detail as well as the "big-picture" and recognises the critical role of ‘quality’ in design and production;

·         Has excellent written and verbal communication skills;

·         Is highly proficient in using Microsoft Office;

·         Is available to travel to meet with customers and development partners – most likely in North America, Canada, mainland Europe and Asia.

Benefits:

Included with the package will be the following company benefits:

·         30 days holiday/annum (excluding Bank Holidays)

·         Company pension scheme (details provided on request)

·         Access to an onsite gym

·         Secure bike parking (during office hours)

·         A vibrant after-hours social culture.

·         Cycle to work scheme

·         Free Lab Lunch every Wednesday and quarterly socials

·         Bupa cash plan

·         30 days holiday + bank holidays

·         Nursey salary sacrifice

About RHEON LABS

RHEON LABS has developed a revolutionary material that is capable of absorbing high levels of energy in impact, tension and vibration. It uses a property known as “strain-rate dependency” to allow this material to be flexible in normal use, but to “stiffen” instantaneously and temporarily when subject to an acute energy input. This material can be moulded directly onto clothing, incorporated into the fabric as a thread or coating, or laminated into/onto the material and is both breathable and washable. The technology is patent protected and emerged from research work carried out at Imperial College, London. See www.rheonlabs.com for further insight into this sports-focused proposition.