Job Title: Product Designer
Location: Bolton
Working Pattern: Full-time, on-site
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
About the Business
Our client is a fast-growing, internationally recognised brand operating within the sports manufacturing sector. With a strong focus on performance-led products and continuous innovation, the business designs and delivers precision-engineered equipment used by customers globally.
The organisation operates with a collaborative, hands-on culture and offers the opportunity to work closely with both internal teams and end users, contributing directly to product development and brand growth.
The Role
This is a hands-on Product Designer position within an in-house design team, supporting the full product development lifecycle from concept through to production.
You will combine creative thinking with technical design expertise to develop high-quality, production-ready products. The role offers exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing environment and the opportunity to see designs brought to market on a global scale.
Key Responsibilities
*Produce accurate technical drawings and 3D models using CAD software
*Create high-quality renders for internal presentations and marketing use
*Collaborate with the wider design team to refine concepts and ensure manufacturability
*Support prototyping and product testing to meet performance and durability standards
*Iterate existing products based on user feedback and performance data
*Contribute to the continuous improvement of product design and development processes
Key Skills & Experience
*Minimum 1 year of experience in a product design or technical drawing role or University Degree in product design or related.
*Strong CAD capability (AutoCAD or equivalent)
*Experience with rendering software such as KeyShot or Blender
*Background in product design, industrial design, manufacturing or similar
*Understanding of materials and production processes is advantageous
*Experience with additional CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Siemens NX is beneficial
*Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
*Ability to work both independently and collaboratively


What’s on Offer
*Opportunity to work on products distributed globally
*Exposure to end-to-end product development
*Clear progression opportunities as the business continues to grow
*Collaborative and fast-paced working environment
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