RM Technology
Product Designer FTC - 12+ months
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Overview
Would you like to help enrich the lives of learners around the world?
At TTS we aim to give every child, every day,
a reason to love learning.
We're proud to have supplied schools and learning environments across the globe with innovative educational resources for 40 years offering over 50,000 resources, of which 6,000 are our own developed IP!
Our in-house experts collaborate with teachers and educational experts to create unique and innovative resources that engage children and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Every TTS resource provides unlimited learning opportunities and is made to last, making the most of schools’ and nurseries’ limited budgets and ensuring years of classroom use.
TTS is part of the RM Group – a pioneer in the education technology space, and since 2004, we share a vision to improve education outcomes worldwide.
At RM, we’ve been pioneers of education technology since 1973. We provide technology and resources to the education sector, supporting over 20 million students and improving educational outcomes worldwide.
What we do helps learners at all stages of their lives, from preschool to higher education and professional qualification; we partner with schools, examination boards, governments, and professional organisations globally to make learning more accessible, more engaging, and more impactful.
RM operates through three divisions: Assessment (digital assessment and marking solutions), Technology (managed services, hardware, and software for schools), and TTS (educational resources).
Visit our website to find out more: https://www.tts-group.co.uk/
At TTS Group, we are actively developing a diverse range of leading and innovative products for the education market, including toys, furniture, outdoor play and storage equipment as well as ICT and many other educational resources.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and confident individual looking to gain valuable experience and develop their creative, design engineering skills. With support from the design team, you will turn conceptual ideas into reality, working closely with the Innovations team to bring new product to life.
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The role of the product designer can cover every aspect of a design from early concept sketches through to the final product including its packaging, allowing you to build on several design skills through project work.
Candidates will be expected to support on other design related activities such as creating and amending instruction manuals, updating stored part files/folders and producing templates for packaging. The candidate should have a good understanding of sketching, concept design, model making, 2D drawings as well as strong ability to communicate visually.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
- Work closely with the NPD team to understand the requirements and background of new concepts.
- Use SolidWorks to create 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings of new designs.
- Use Keyshot to create 3D rendered images that accurately represent the design.
- Create prototypes to validate designs, using the 3D printer where suitable.
- Develop understanding of the educational market and the safety requirements involved.
- Support on all aspects of design throughout project development, including reviewing CAD, testing samples, and updating designs as required.
- Use the Adobe Creative Suite to design packaging and instruction manuals for new products or updating previous versions to be compliant with new changes.
- Assist with file management and storage of design files.
- Attend regular project and team meetings to keep all relevant team members and stakeholders updated with design information.
Experience
Skills and requirements:
- A solid educational background, including technical and creative courses at A-level or equivalent.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – credible, open, and approachable, with the ability to adjust your manner to suit your audience.
- Ability to communicate design concepts through sketches or models.
- Ability to use SolidWorks or similar.
- Awareness of graphic design packages like Adobe Suite, prior experience will be beneficial.
- Strong organisational skills to manage design revisions and keep project folders well organised.
- Willingness to learn on the job and to develop design skills through project work and self-training.
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What’s in it for you?
At TTS we have My Work Blend @RM which provides office-based colleagues with multi location and hybrid working options. As well as your office base, you can spend a proportion of your time working at other locations that suit your role and your life, including home, other offices, customer sites, distribution centres or on the move. We encourage you to discuss arrangements for this role with your potential line manager during the recruitment process.
As well as a competitive salary and our core benefits package which includes private medical healthcare, life assurance and a Group Personal Pension Plan with higher contribution levels available. There are lots of voluntary benefits too. You could buy additional annual leave, join our dental plan, sign up for a health assessment, or take part in our cycle to work scheme. You could even earn yourself an extra bonus for successfully recommending a friend or family member for a position within RM.
To better reflect the society that we serve, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. To achieve this, we create teams of talented people from different backgrounds and experiences and strive to be a business where our people can bring their whole selves to work. We also want to make the recruitment process as inclusive as possible for everyone. Should you require additional support with your application or through the interview process, please contact us at recruitment@rm.com.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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