Are you passionate about design and ready to take the first step in your career? Are you familiar with IT tools such as Excel and CAD? Are you staying in or around Fordham, Newmarket?
We are seeking a fresh-thinking Prototype Design Specialist to join the Cluster Design & Innovation team at DS Smith’s Fordham site. You will support the Sales and Design & Innovation teams by creating prototypes—both plain and digitally printed—that meet and exceed customer expectations.
This position is an excellent entry point into a career in design, offering hands-on experience with the end-to-end design process and exposure to industry-leading CAD software. You will work closely with various teams, ensuring prototypes are delivered accurately and on time while adhering to high standards of quality and innovation.
Role: Design Specialist
Location: DS Smith, Fordham Rd, Fordham, Newmarket, CB8 7TX, United Kingdom
Pay: £19.70 per hour (no overtime)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, unpaid breaks)
Contract Duration: Until 31st March 2025 with a possibility of extension
Interview Process: Face-to-face interviews
Start Date: ASAP
Responsibilities:
* Use CAD design tools to create accurate prototypes.
* Collaborate with internal design teams (Design for Implementation, Design for Creative, and Innovation Specialists) to bring creative concepts to life.
* Maintain and update centralised sample hubs and des...