Careers

Be part of something amazing

We’re far more than a product development house. Our mission is to help other businesses succeed by helping them develop and launch commercially viable products. It’s our people that makes us different and make a real difference to what we do. Scroll down to take a look at our current job vacancies.

Great reasons to join our team

  • We champion creativity and collaboration.
  • Nothing fires us up more than a tricky brief and some very strong coffee.
  • It’s impossible to get bored when you work with a range of clients from start-ups to household names. Especially when you’re given the skills and encouragement you need to do a great job.
  • We pride ourselves on designing products that will last and don’t cost the earth.
  • Our people grow with our business. We’ll help you increase in confidence and make the most of your abilities to build your career.
  • We’ll nurture your creativity, surround you with great people to bounce your ideas off and give you access to the latest software.

 

As if these aren’t enough reasons, our founder had the good sense to set up our studios in Worcester and Hereford.

Design a better world

At Simple Design Works, we’re building a culture of inclusion and work with individuals to build their career. We welcome diversity of thought and embrace differences between our backgrounds. Building this diverse culture makes us think different. It’s thinking different that makes us perform better to create truly unique experiences for our clients.

Current vacancies

Senior Product Design Engineer

Based Worcester or Hereford (UK)

If you’re a Senior Product Design Engineer with a passion for solving technical challenges, this is an opportunity to lead exciting projects at our thriving design consultancy. You’ll work across medical devices, industrial equipment and consumer products, collaborating with a talented team of engineers and designers. 

Scope of the role

With over 10 years of success stories behind us, we’re looking for a creative problem-solver. You’ll be committed to working with like-minded leaders to take ownership of transforming concepts into impactful products. You’ll have direct impact to apply strong technical skills to shape innovative, compliant and user-centred solutions across multiple industries. Expect to:

  • Lead the high-level execution of multiple projects from initial concept through to completion.
  • Design innovative solutions with 3D CAD, such as SolidWorks, and develop detailed production drawings.
  • Apply design for manufacture and assembly principles, including injection moulding, castings and machining.
  • Engage in prototyping and testing to validate and optimise designs.
  • Mentor the next generation of designers and engineers to foster technical excellence and grow commercial capability.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.

Key skills and experience required

  • Degree in mechanical engineering.
  • Proven experience and confidence in mechanical or product design engineering.
  • Curious with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who is comfortable working in a hybrid team managing multiple projects.
  • Expertise in SolidWorks and a proven ability to produce production-ready designs.
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, including injection moulding, sheet metal, and machining.
  • Experience within an established consultancy is favourable.

Salary and benefits

  • £50,000 – £55,000 base salary.
  • Hybrid working (2 to 3 days per week in the studio).
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
  • NEST pension scheme.
  • Opportunities to thrive and develop professionally in an ambitious business.

To join a team where everyone matters, use the form below or email us with your CV, portfolio and tell us why this role appeals to you. In your portfolio, please include a paragraph on the scope of your involvement for each project.

Business Development Lead

Based Worcester (UK)

We’re looking for an ambitious, creative Business Development Lead to spearhead our growth strategy and elevate our market presence.

This is a full time role and is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment where your ideas and initiative will directly influence our company’s growth.

This position offers rare freedom to shape both strategy and execution. You’ll have the autonomy to pursue innovative approaches, the platform to showcase your expertise, and the satisfaction of seeing your efforts directly impact our company’s success.

Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to connect with industry leaders, share ground-breaking ideas, and build partnerships that result in exceptional product designs.

Click here to view the job description.

If you want to work alongside a passionate team of innovators and are energised by the prospect of driving growth through creativity, relationship-building, and strategic thinking, we want to hear from you.

This is a hybrid role where you’ll be expected to be travelling throughout Worcestershire, Herefordshire and the neighbouring counties. While we offer flexibility, you’ll join us in the office up to two days per week for team collaboration, client meetings, and to immerse yourself in our vibrant company culture—an essential ingredient to understanding the innovative spirit behind our work.

Please use the form below to apply. Be sure to send us your CV and tell us why you’re applying for this role.

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