Product Designer - New Product Development

About Us TentBox was established in 2015, and is the UK’s leading roof tent brand and the facilitator of unforgettable outdoor experiences. We’re revolutionising adventure and making outdoor exploration simpler and more convenient with a range of high-performance roof tents. So whether you’re a novice camping family, an experienced solo-explorer – or anything in between – you can embrace the freedom to get out and see the world. Our Values Exceptional Products Product quality is at the core of everything we do. All our products are designed by our world-class product team in the UK. Unrivalled Customer Service We care deeply about our customer service, and work tirelessly to ensure everyone has a positive experience with TentBox. Inclusive Community The TentBox Community is everything to us. We understand that a TentBox is so much more than a product – it's a lifestyle. The Role We’re looking for a highly motivated, talented Product Designer to join our NPD team. Y ou will be a key driver in bringing the next generation of TentBox products to life. Reporting directly to the Lead Designer - New Product Development, you will provide the technical and creative support necessary to move products from the roadmap into reality. We are looking for a well-rounded designer who leans into technical detail, thrives on solving mechanical challenges, perfecting component-level details and possesses the design eye to ensure every part retains the look and feels of a TentBox product. You will support the Lead Designer on major product launches while taking lead for accessories and product upgrades. Key Responsibilities Technical Resolution: Support the Lead Designer by deep diving into component level design, resolving complex mechanisms, and supporting CAD assemblies to ensure high-quality output. Engineering Documentation: Own the technical back end of the design process, including the creation of precise 2D drawing packs, BOM management, and tolerance stacks. Project Ownership: Take independent lead on assigned projects, specifically focusing on the development of accessories and product upgrades from concept through to manufacture. Visual Validation: Create high-quality renders to facilitate internal sign-off, ensuring stakeholders can clearly visualise form, material, and finish before moving to production Prototyping & Testing: Critically review factory samples and prototypes, identifying technical or visual issues and iterating designs to ensure they meet our rigorous standards. Manufacturing Liaison: Support the transition of designs to our global manufacturing partners, ensuring Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles are applied. Aesthetic Refinement: Apply a strong design eye to ensure that even the most functional components are visually aligned with the premium TentBox brand identity. Prototype Development & Testing: Ability to design, build, and test mechanical prototypes in controlled environments. Ideal Candiate Technical Foundation: A degree in Product Design, Design Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related technical field. Proven Track Record: 3+ years of experience in developing consumer goods, with a portfolio that demonstrates both mechanical logic and aesthetic sensibility. Software Fluency: High proficiency in 2D and 3D tools (SolidWorks/Rhino, Keyshot, and Adobe Creative Suite) to visualise and communicate design intent. Manufacturing Knowledge: A solid understanding of various production processes and materials, with the ability to design components that are both functional and commercially viable. Detail-Oriented Mindset: You enjoy the deep dive, getting into the weeds of a technical problem to find an elegant, robust solution. Communication: The ability to clearly communicate technical challenges and progress to the Lead Designer and wider NPD team. Experience: 3+ years of industry experience (excluding placement) with a portfolio to demonstrate - not graduates please. What We Offer 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Private Health Care Standard Nest Pension contributions Staff discount Location: This is an office-based role with flexibility to work from home, depending on the needs of the team (Southampton, UK)