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About IO-CO
IO-CO is an applied research, product development and venture creation studio focused on building science-led technologies that improve human health, performance and wellbeing.
Working across R&D, industrial design, engineering and behavioural neuroscience, we develop innovative products and systems from early-stage research through to prototyping, validation and commercialisation.
Our work spans consumer products, health technology, intelligent systems and emerging technologies — combining scientific insight with hands-on product development to create meaningful real-world impact.
We are a small, agile and highly creative team that values curiosity, experimentation and people who love building new things.
The Role
We are looking for an Industrial Designer / Design Engineer to join our team.
You will have at least two years' experience in industrial design, product design or product design engineering, ideally within a small, fast-moving product development environment.
This is a broad multidisciplinary role that requires adaptability and a willingness to work across design, engineering and R&D. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating between industrial design and technical development, with an interest in both creative thinking and hands-on problem solving.
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This role is ideal for someone who is highly capable, proactive and self-driven, and excited by the process of exploring, prototyping and developing innovative products. You’ll work across a wide range of projects — from early-stage research and concept generation through to testing, development and product delivery.
There is significant opportunity to take ownership of projects and help turn ideas into real products within a small and agile team. We are looking for someone with a strong builder mindset who enjoys autonomy, responsibility and rapidly testing, validating and improving ideas through hands-on development.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing and developing innovative physical products and systems
- Working across R&D, industrial design and product development
- Generating concepts through sketching, CAD and rapid prototyping
- Building and testing functional prototypes and proof-of-concepts
- Collaborating with engineers, manufacturers and external partners
- Exploring new technologies, materials and product opportunities
- Taking products from early concepts through to validated solutions
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Skills & Experience
- 2 years minimum experience in a Product Design, Industrial Design or Product Design Engineering role
- Strong CAD capability (SolidWorks preferred)
- Communicative sketching, ideation and visual communication skills
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and product development
- Hands-on experience developing and iterating physical products
- Familiarity with prototyping consumer electronics using platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi and similar systems
- Interest in emerging AI tools and evolving product development workflows
Location
Based near Ascot, Berkshire (SL5).
Salary
£30,000–£40,000 depending on experience, capability and fit.
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