Job Description

About Mercia Garden Products Ltd & Waltons

We've been shaping British gardens since 1878. As one of the UK's leading manufacturers and retailers of sheds, summerhouses, and outdoor garden buildings, we take pride in designing products that blend tradition with innovation.

We're on an exciting journey to reimagine our range--bringing fresh thinking, smarter construction, and design-led outdoor living solutions to homes across the UK. That's where you come in.

Role Overview

We're looking for a

motivated and imaginative Graduate Designer

to join our Product Development team. You'll play a hands-on role in helping design the next generation of sheds, summerhouses, log cabins and more--products that are practical, visually engaging, and built to last.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive team, developing your technical and creative skills while working on real-world products. We're looking for someone with a

keen eye for detail

, a

passion for problem solving

, and a

commitment to learning and progression

.

Key Responsibilities

As a graduate designer, you'll receive guidance and mentoring while contributing to a wide range of creative and technical tasks:

Assist in designing outdoor structures and garden buildings, with consideration for usability, materials, and sustainability. Support the production of detailed 3D CAD models and technical drawings using Solidworks. Help create assembly instructions and product manuals using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop). Collaborate with the marketing team to help visualise and communicate product features. Work with engineers, product managers, and manufacturers to understand feasibility and the design-to-production process. Research innovative materials, finishes, and sustainable design approaches. Contribute to workshops, ideation sessions, and cross-functional design reviews. Support product testing, prototyping, and incorporating feedback to improve designs. Keep up to date with design trends in outdoor living and modular construction.

About You

We're not looking for polished experience--we're looking for

potential

,

attitude

, and

ambition

. You'll thrive in this role if you:

Have a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering, or a related field. Are eager to apply and grow your skills in a professional, product-focused environment. Have a

keen eye for detail

and a

natural curiosity about how things are made and improved

. Are a

creative thinker and problem solver

who enjoys both hands-on work and digital design. Have a basic knowledge of Solidworks (or another CAD program) and Adobe Creative Suite. Can communicate visually and are interested in telling the story of how things work. Understand that experience comes with time and hard work--and are

ready to commit to personal and professional development

. Live locally to our Sutton on Trent site and can attend site daily. Are a UK citizen and eligible to work in the UK without restriction. Have a full UK driving licence and access to transport (due to limited public transport in the area).

Benefits

Flexible working hours (38.75-hour week, between 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM) Christmas shutdown for a healthy work-life balance Company pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 21 days annual leave + UK bank holidays On-site parking

Why Start Your Career with Waltons?

Shape a design-led future for one of the UK's most established home & garden brands Learn by doing--working on products that end up in real homes and gardens Join a collaborative and ambitious team that values

craft, creativity, and practical problem solving

Gain mentoring and support as you grow into your career

Let's Build Something Great Together.

Apply now with your portfolio and CV--we'd love to see your ideas and your potential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you hold a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design or a related field? Are you able to commute easily to Sutton on Trent
Experience:

Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (required) SolidWorks: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person