Description
Ready to design products that shape the spaces where people live, work, and connect? Join a values-driven, New Zealand-owned company known for combining Kiwi ingenuity with sustainable innovation. You’ll be part of a close-knit, energetic design and development team that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a shared drive to make things better. With a reputation for bold thinking and beautifully resolved products, this company is pushing the boundaries of interior solutions—both locally and internationally. If you love working at the intersection of physical and digital design, and want your ideas to become real, high-quality products used across the globe, this is your place.
Skills & Experience
- 2–5 years of experience in product design or a related field
- Strong understanding of user-centred design processes
- Proven ability to take projects through the full design lifecycle
- Proficiency with SolidWorks
- Experience with CNC machinery and physical prototyping a bonus
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.
- A tertiary qualification in Industrial Design
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- A strong, relevant design portfolio is essential
Responsibilities
- Lead specific phases of product design projects
- Translate user research and stakeholder feedback into actionable design improvements
- Develop and test refined prototypes using in-house tools and machinery
- Collaborate across teams—Sales, Marketing, Production—to support product launches
- Create engaging presentations and documentation to showcase designs
- Contribute to the culture and development of the design team
- Support the sustainability goals and quality systems of the business
What’s In It for You
- Be part of a fast-moving, high-energy team that values your voice and ideas
- Work on real-world projects with international reach
- Enjoy a culture that celebrates creativity, kindness, and high standards
- Benefit from a company that invests in innovation and career development
- Get hands-on with advanced tools and technology to bring your ideas to life
- Make a tangible impact—your designs will be seen, used, and admired in iconic spaces
If you think this role sounds like a good fit, I’d love to hear from you soon! Send your CV to farrel@franklinsmithgroup.co.nz
