NPD Designer

NPD Designer - Floristry
Alconbury
Monday – Friday, full time permanent
Up to £40,000 DOE

We are looking for a pro-active, forward thinking NPD Designer to support the delivery of New Product Development (NPD) and existing projects. The role focuses on creating innovative, high-quality products aligned to customer briefs and business strategy, while ensuring smooth coordination of design processes from concept through to launch.

This position suits a creative and organised individual passionate about product development and bringing new ideas to market.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop innovative design concepts aligned to customer and category strategies.
Interpret briefs and deliver creative, commercially viable solutions.
Create high-quality product samples and prototypes for review and launch.
Research trends and apply consumer/category insights to product development.
Present concepts and materials for internal and stakeholder feedback.
Support project timelines, critical paths, and key development milestones.
Ensure smooth progression from concept through to production readiness.
Provide administrative support including packaging briefs, artwork approvals, and documentation.
Prepare samples and materials for customer presentations, workshops, and range reviews.
Maintain NPD studio resources, manage materials/trackers, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive operational excellence. 

The Ideal Candidate:

Essential:

Experience in product design or development, ideally within FMCG or a customer-focused environment. Floristry experience highly desirable.
Creative mindset with understanding of design and development processes.
Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn relevant design or project management tools.
Delivers consistently high standards and takes accountability.
Adapts to challenges with a solution-focused approach.Desirable:

Experience within floristry, horticulture, gifting, or similar sectors.
Awareness of packaging development, artwork processes, and sample production.
Understanding of category insights and consumer trends