Lead Industrial Designer

Shape category direction where design decisions matter early. As a Lead Industrial Designer based in Staffordshire (hybrid, two days on site), youll steer multi-project direction, influence early commitments, and partner with international suppliers. £65,000£70,000, hybrid working, and purposeful travel tied to collaboration and supplier engagement. The Lead Industrial Designer sets and steers industrial design across several programmes, operating strategically and hands-on to align decisions before development begins. Lead early-stage design across multiple projects with clear creative direction. Frame problems at category level, not just respond to briefs. Translate insight and strategy into product intent and principles. Redirect concepts, make trade-offs explicit, keep momentum. Work with engineering and suppliers to ground intent in reality. While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required. Key Skills and Experience Required Proven Lead Industrial Designer , Senior Industrial Designer , or Principal Industrial Designer delivering physical consumer products. Ability to lead and redirect multiple projects simultaneously. Experience in manufacturing-led environments with supplier collaboration. Senior stakeholder influence, judgement in ambiguity, and hands-on capability. Portfolio showing decisions, process leadership, and outcomes. Salary and Benefits £65,000 £70,000 basic salary, depending on experience. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy additional days. Company bonus up to 10%. Pension. Staff discount. Employee perk scheme with discounts available across high street stores, leisure outlets and supermarkets. Immediate access to an Employee Assistance helpline, providing confidential telephone counselling and legal advice. Hybrid working: minimum two days per week in Tamworth. Youll join a large, established product business in a live change environment where processes are being refined and design is becoming a trusted strategic input. Expect senior visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance for a Lead Industrial Designer to build clarity, reduce late changes, and strengthen product direction. Want to find out more? xbpsjku Click the apply button and well be in touch.