Production Industrial Designer Job at RecruitMyMom

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Job role overview

  • Date posted

    October 22, 2026

  • Closing date

    November 22, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Cape Town Western Cape

  • Qualification

    Bachelors

  • Experience

    None

Description

Job Description

  • Are you an organised production leader with a creative eye and a knack for luxury design? We are seeking a talented Production Industrial Designer to oversee manufacturing operations, streamline inventory processes, and support bespoke, luxury lighting and design projects.
  • In this dual-impact role, you will lead the factory floor to deliver high-end products on time and to exact specifications, while collaborating directly with the Creative Director on technical drawings, CAD renderings, and design development.

Key Responsibilities

Production Control & Factory Management

  • Plan, initiate, and monitor daily production schedules and timescales to ensure timeous delivery.
  • Implement rigorous Quality Control (QC) standards to meet drawing specs, customer requirements, and international compliance standards (e.g., SASO, CE, ETL).
  • Oversee packing, shipping, and dispatch instructions, managing freight documentation in coordination with client service.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and professional factory environment, managing basic facility maintenance.

Inventory and Supply Chain Control

  • Oversee inventory levels, stock control, and purchase order systems in line with project deadlines and cash flow.
  • Optimise supplier costs by comparing vendor pricing and maintaining key supplier relationships.
  • Track tools, consignment stock, and maintain the asset register.

Product Design and Technical Support
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  • Produce 2D component drawings, 3D design renderings, spec sheets, and inventory lists for standard and bespoke client projects.
  • Tailor standard designs to meet custom client requests.
  • Assist in R&D for new product lines, including component and supplier sourcing.
  • Maintain central design files and ensure technical documentation is continuously updated across systems (e.g., Pastel, Dropbox).

Requirements​

  • Qualification: Degree or formal qualification in architecture/interior design/industrial design
  • Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in 2D/3D design software e.g. Solidworks and Rhino 3D)
  • Leadership Experience: Hands-on experience in production planning, assembly management, and team leadership.
  • Eye for Detail: Proven track record in quality assurance, compliance standards, and precision design execution.
  • Organisational Ability: Skilled in inventory management, supply chain optimisation, and facility administration.
  • Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and reporting skills to bridge factory floor operations with design and client relations.

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