Materials And Workshop Research Specialist

With total commitment to British manufacturing, our client’s mission is to design and make enduring and life-enhancing furniture, lighting, fabrics and wallpapers through collaborations with a network of the finest craftspeople in Britain. Their designs combine responsibly sourced, high-quality Materials and superb workmanship to ensure they endure for generations.

They are currently seeking a technically minded and inquisitive individual with knowledge of materials used within the product and furniture design marketplace. This is a new role which is critical to their mission to revive endangered British craftsmanship and manufacturing skills. Although based in London, the role will require regular UK travel, including to Leicester where the manufacturing team is based.

Your role will be to identify and present new workshop opportunities which match the company’s sustainability commitments, presenting opportunities to the Product Director to ensure that desirability and feasibility have been evaluated. Once the selection has been narrowed down you will be responsible for the management of setting up the new workshops as well as the handover of research and concept material to the Design Manager or Manufacturing team.

You will also be monitoring and looking at new technologies and materials; obtaining costings and concept samples and monitoring industry innovations, continuing detailed investigation and analysis to ensure there is a fully transparent supply chain.

Skills and Experience needed for the Technical Materials Researcher’s role:

• Min. 5 years’ experience within the product development sector, preferably lighting and/or furniture
• Able to demonstrate a genuine interest in environmental innovation and sustainability, particularly in the interiors sector
• Relevant knowledge and understanding of UK standards and legislations
• Strong collaborative and communication skills
• Able to work to deadlines with strong planning, prioritisation and time management skills
• Current driving licence

In return they offer:

• A generous negotiable salary
• 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with additional days off for Birthdays, Christmas and Maternity / Paternity
• Pension, Healthcare, Car and Cycle to Work Benefit Schemes
• Full travel expenses paid when visiting the workshops and the other office

To find out more, to discuss salaries with the recruiter first and apply please send in your CV.