About Us:

Hi there 👋 We’re Wild. We’re on a mission to remove single-use plastic from the bathroom, armed with our refillable, natural and scent-sational deodorants, body wash, haircare and lip balm – and we’ve only just started. We launched in 2020 and as a high-growth company, we’re already one of Europe’s fastest-growing start-ups 🚀 So, fancy coming along for the ride?😃

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Industrial Designer to join us as our first dedicated hire in this function. This is a role with real scope - you'll be designing the products our customers hold in their hands every day, and helping to shape how we build this discipline internally at Wild as we grow. You'll own the physical design of Wild's product portfolio - from our signature refillable cases and refill formats through to new product categories as we expand.

Reporting into our Creative Director and collaborating closely on aesthetic direction, CMF and creative vision, you'll also work closely with our Head of Product who brings the commercial and technical product perspective - together ensuring design intent and product/cost feasibility stay in lockstep from brief through to final production sample.

We're looking for someone who is feels equally comfortable creating compelling concepts through sketching and rendering as they do building technical drawings, interrogating CAD files, or getting into the detail with a manufacturer. The ideal candidate brings both creative ambition and real-world, design for manufacture pragmatism.

To apply for this role, please send through your portfolio demonstrating concept development, CMF thinking, CAD capability, and end-to-end product execution.

📓 What you'll be working on

Concept & Ideation

Lead structural concept creation from brief, communicating ideas clearly and confidently through hand sketching, rendering, and presentations
Translate consumer insight, brand direction, and human-centred design thinking into compelling product concepts - considering ergonomics, usability, and the emotional experience of the product from the outset
Bring a point of view to early design directions; we want a designer who challenges and elevates, not just one who executes
Stay close to emerging trends in materials, manufacturing, and personal care to bring fresh thinking to the product pipeline

CMF & Design Language

Own CMF as a design discipline - developing material stories and finish strategies that reinforce Wild's brand identity and sustainability values
Ensure consistency of design language across the product range, so that every Wild product feels considered and coherent, whether refillable or not
Identify and explore innovative materials and finishes that balance premium feel with our commitment to reducing environmental impact

Design Development & CAD

Develop 3D pack architecture and produce detailed CAD models and technical drawings ready for manufacturer review
Build functional and visual prototypes for research, validation, and internal sign-off
Create and maintain Design Requirement Specifications (DRS) as a living document throughout each project - capturing constraints, material decisions, and functional requirements so that design intent is clearly traceable from brief to production
Maintain accurate, up-to-date design documentation and specs throughout the product lifecycle

Manufacturing & Supplier Collaboration

Assess manufacturing routes and materials with quality, cost, and sustainability in mind - knowing where to push and where to compromise
Work directly with suppliers and manufacturers on feasibility, ensuring design intent survives the journey from concept to shelf
Support tooling kick-off and manage the relationship with manufacturers through to production-ready tech packs
Produce detailed Bills of Materials (BOM) and dimensioned drawings to support supplier quotation and ensure clean, unambiguous factory handovers
Optimise packaging for logistics efficiency and support cost-down initiatives without compromising brand quality

Production & Quality

Validate pre-production samples and sign off on gold samples
Troubleshoot quality issues as they arise, working with suppliers to find practical, lasting solutions
Continuously look for opportunities to improve usability, sustainability and cost within both new and existing products

🚀 What we need from you

5+ years of experience in industrial or product design, ideally within personal care, consumer goods, or packaging
A strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, CMF thinking, CAD capability, and end-to-end product execution - please include this with your application
A sound understanding of design for manufacture - you know what's achievable, what will cost too much, and how to push for quality within real constraints
Exceptional concepting skills. You communicate ideas clearly and compellingly through sketching and rendering before anything goes near a CAD tool
A considered approach to CMF - you understand how material and finish choices shape the perception and experience of a product
Experience working directly with external manufacturers and suppliers, from feasibility conversations through to production sign-off
Comfortable with KeyShot or similar
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software and the ability to produce and interrogate technical drawings
A self-starter mentality: as our first industrial design hire, you'll need to be confident operating independently and building process as you go
Ambition to grow - this is a role with a long runway, and we'd love to find someone who wants to help shape this function over time

⚡️What you’ll get from us:

25 days holidays + bank holidays + 9 extra remote working days
Hybrid working, 3 days a week in our shiny new London office
4% Company Pension
Mental well-being support through Spill
Private healthcare through Vitality
Weekly early finishes and social events
Annual L&D budget
Free breakfast
Free & discounted Wild products
2 x team volunteering days and 2 x personal volunteering days

Ready to become a Wild thing?!

At Wild, we know that diversity drives innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to bring their most authentic selves to work. We recognise that diversity goes beyond visible differences such as race, gender, age, and ethnicity, and encompasses a broad spectrum of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

If we can make any adjustments to help you to perform your best in the process, please let us know!