Industrial Designer

OX Tools USA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tools company in Greater London is seeking a motivated Industrial Designer to join their design team. This role involves product development from concept to manufacture, requiring a degree in Industrial Design or related fields. Candidates should have demonstrable experience in physical product design, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in design software like SolidWorks and Adobe CC. The position supports flexible hybrid working, emphasizing creativity and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development

Company pension scheme

Vibrant team culture

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in physical product design.
• Strong grasp of form, ergonomics, CMF and user centred design.
• Working knowledge of DfM (e.g. injection moulding, sheet metal, simple assemblies).
• Experience in structural packaging or POS display design.
• Sustainability focused design or material selection experience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting product development from concept sketching to CAD, prototyping and manufacture ready assets.
• Creating 2D and 3D drawings suitable for prototyping and supplier engagement.
• Developing design intent documentation and technical files.
• Participating in design reviews and problem solving with the wider team.
• Researching materials, processes and user trends.

Skills

Industrial Design

Product Design

Engineering

Communication

Organisational Skills

SolidWorks

Education

Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Adobe CC

Job description

At OX Tools, we’re not just about tools, we’re about building something bigger.

At OX Tools, our vision is to bring the strength of the OX to every tradesperson through passion, design, and relentless pursuit of innovation. Our tools are instinctively recognised as Tough, Dynamic, Different and so are our people.

The Role:

We’re looking for a motivated Industrial Designer to join our growing design team and help bring physical products to life from early concepts through to manufacture.

This role is ideal for a creative, detail oriented designer with hands on experience in product development and a solid understanding of design for manufacture (DfM). You’ll be involved across the full design process, contributing to real products within the tools market.

Key Responsibilities:

What you’ll do:

• Supporting product development from concept sketching to CAD, prototyping and manufacture ready assets
• Creating 2D and 3D drawings suitable for prototyping and supplier engagement
• Developing design intent documentation and technical files
• Participating in design reviews and problem solving with the wider team
• Researching materials, processes and user trends
• Collaborating with other departments when required
• Preparing presentation materials, including renders and visualisations
• Managing design files, samples and documentation
• Conducting end user research via focus groups and occasional site visits

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering or related field
• Demonstrable experience in physical product design
• Strong grasp of form, ergonomics, CMF and user centred design
• Working knowledge of DfM (e.g. injection moulding, sheet metal, simple assemblies)
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, KeyShot, Adobe CC (or similar)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable commuting to our Shoreditch office 2-3 days per week
• A strong portfolio showing clear design thinking and decision making
• Experience in structural packaging or POS display design
• Sustainability focused design or material selection experience
• Experience working directly with suppliers or manufacturers
• Design experience in construction focused tools

What’s in it for you?

• The chance to work on real world products from concept to launch
• Flexible hybrid working
• Professional development and broad exposure across product development
• Company pension scheme
• A vibrant, supportive team culture

We live by three attributes: Humble, Hungry, People Smart. We work as One Team, put the Customer First, and challenge ourselves to innovate every day.

If you’re ready to grow with us and bring your energy, creativity, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join a brand that’s shaping the future of tools.