Description:
Tom’s Studio, a fast-growing, founder-led lifestyle brand redefining stationery for creative minds, is seeking a hands-on and ideas-driven Design Engineer to help turn imaginative concepts into beautifully made, planet-friendly products. Known for the Lumos, their infinitely refillable pen, the studio aims to inspire creativity through thoughtfully engineered tools.
You’ll be a key player in the creation of new stationery items—from first sketch to final prototype—working closely with the founder and an in-house design team. This role blends precision and creativity, ideal for someone who enjoys diving deep into product mechanics while embracing innovation and sustainability.
Collaborate with the founder to design and develop new stationery products, including pens, accessories, and creative tools.
Translate rough ideas into fully engineered CAD models and technical drawings.
Create rapid prototypes using 3D printing, CNC machining, and other tools.
Continuously iterate designs based on testing, feedback, and innovation.
Source materials and manage communications with UK and international manufacturers.
Own detailed specifications including tolerances, finishes, and packaging requirements.
Partner across departments—design, marketing, fulfilment—to execute product launches.
Degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in a design engineering or product development role.
Proficiency in CAD software (preferably SolidWorks or Fusion 360).
Strong prototyping skills and hands-on experience with various materials.
A refined eye for detail, balanced with a playful and innovative mindset.
Excellent problem-solving skills, from refining mechanics to optimizing simplicity.
Bonus: Experience in sustainability-focused design or consumer product development.
Be part of a creative, collaborative, and ambitious team that values curiosity and experimentation.
Help create meaningful, sustainable, and beautifully designed products.
Enjoy flexible working arrangements with time in a bright Hampshire studio and remote options.
Access to employee discounts and early product launches.
Play a key role in shaping a growing, community-focused brand that’s doing things differently.
Organization | Tom’s Studio |
Industry | IT / Telecom / Software Jobs |
Occupational Category | Design Engineer |
Job Location | Hampshire,UK |
Shift Type | Morning |
Job Type | Full Time |
Gender | No Preference |
Career Level | Experienced Professional |
Experience | 3 Years |
Posted at | 2025-04-14 3:33 pm |
Expires on | 2025-05-29 |