Digital Designer (KTP Associate)

An exciting opportunity has become available for a graduate to work full time on a 30-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop novel design and manufacturing capabilities that will enhance product innovation within the commercial furniture sector.

Employed and supported by an academic team from the University, you will be based at JDD Furniture’s premises in Manchester.

Qualifications we require

• Hold, or be about to obtain, an honours degree (2.1 or 1st) in Textiles, Digital Design and Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• A secondary qualification in a related field (e.g. Product Development, Engineering) is desirable.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of 3d design software and parametric design processes (e.g. Rhino & Grasshopper), along with digital workflows for 3d printing.
• Knowledge of 3D printing technologies, e.g. Stratasys resin-based systems and Selective Laser Sintering processes, etc.
• An understanding of material behaviour and structural performance associated with different performance parameters, e.g. durability or colour.
• Knowledge of sustainability and circular design principles, considering efficiency, longevity, and recyclability.
• An understanding of how neurodivergent needs can be met through inclusive Design.

Attributes

• A passion for creative design and developing people-focused products.
• Commitment to excellence with independent and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Able to communicate complex technical information to non-experts.

Experience

• Industry experience in digital design and 3d printing projects.

Benefits

• £2,000 per year to spend on personal training
• Opportunity to register on a higher degree at a reduced cost
• Opportunity of a permanent position with the company: 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Mark Beecroft m.beecroft@mmu.ac.uk.

Please note that this role requires your current right to work in the UK to be valid until the end of the contract. If your current right to work is due to expire before the end of the contract, you will be required to apply for an appropriate visa to cover the full duration of the contract, prior to commencing employment. Should you be successful in securing this KTP contract, our UKVI Immigration & Compliance team will be able to advise and support you through the process.

To develop novel design and manufacturing capabilities that will enhance product innovation within the commercial furniture sector.