Job Description

Job Overview

Flare Audio is a fast-paced audio technology company. Our in-house team takes ideas from paper to product working with our Head of Design and CEO.

As a Product Designer, you will be part of a team responsible for the design and development of a wide range of packaging, prototypes and new products.

This role offers a great variety of design activities and will give you the opportunity to develop further skills. You will be exposed to all aspects of the design process including the visualisation of Flare products through to prototyping, 3D printing, manufacturing and graphic design used to promote Flare's products on the website and advertising. You will be working on a wide range of projects in a friendly, team orientated environment.

We have a loyal and fast-growing customer base who are attracted to the Flare brand and share similar values. It is important to us that this brand message is consistent throughout everything we do and anyone joining the team also has a connection with those values.

You will be expected to produce 2D and 3D CAD drawings/models based on ideas, briefs and initial thought concepts, then present those drawings in an industry standard format suitable for prototyping and mass production, both internally and with a supplier. A solid understanding of 3D printing and associated processes is a must. You will need to be easily adaptable, work at a good pace and be able to take ideas on board as well as contribute your own ideas and thoughts in a constructive manner.

Entry requirements

You will need a degree in product design or general industrial design with product design options. It would be an advantage to have already held a Product Design position in a competitive environment.

We are looking for a designer who is proficient in:

Solidworks Keyshot 3D Printing software such as Formlabs Preform

Skills/Experience required

You will need: -

Creative ideas and a logical approach Good technical knowledge balanced with creative ability and a hands-on approach At least 1 year's knowledge of 3D printing, especially SLA printing Visual and spatial awareness Commercial awareness A high level of computer literacy To possess the knowledge of industrial processes, techniques and standards The ability to express your ideas through drawings, 3D models and CAD The ability to plan and organise a project through several stages The ability to work on your own initiative whilst at the same time work within a team To understand the value of receiving constructive criticism Good inter-personal skills to work across a number of teams

It would be an advantage to have knowledge of

An understanding and knowledge of electronics Adobe suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premier) Experience with injection moulding processes

Responsibilities and Duties

To work as required on a variety of projects simultaneously Developing ideas and making initial sketches/designs and outline plans Deciding on suitable materials and resources Using computer design software to produce creative assets Maintaining 3D printers for prototyping and small scale production

Working hours

You will be based at our Lancing site.

Your hours of work are 40 hours per week with core hours between 08:00 - 17:30

Equality & Diversity

Flare Audio requires employees to act with respect regarding the rights of colleagues or others in accordance with relevant legislation and organisational requirements. Flare Audio also requires employees to behave in a manner which recognises diversity as an asset and does not discriminate in respect of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation or religion and belief.

September 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,467.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person