Job Description

Job Title:

Design Engineer

Location:

Hybrid - Based near Ringwood, UK, 3 days on-site with flexible remote options

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience

Start date:

As soon as possible

About Tom's Studio

At Tom's Studio, we make beautiful, innovative tools that inspire creativity--pens, inks, paper, and everything in between. We're reimagining what stationery can be: better for the planet, thoughtfully designed, and a joy to use. Our best-known product, the Lumos, is an infinitely refillable pen made to grow with you and your creativity.

We're a fast-growing, founder-led lifestyle brand with a strong community of passionate creators around the world. We believe the best ideas come from curiosity, collaboration, and not being afraid to get a little messy.

The Role

We're looking for a hands-on, ideas-driven

Design Engineer

to join our small but mighty team. You'll work closely with the founder and our in-house design team to bring new products to life--from first sketch to final prototype, and all the delightful details in between.

This is a role for someone who loves problem-solving, precision, and play. Whether you're refining a nib fit by microns or figuring out how to make a modular system work seamlessly, you'll be turning creative ideas into real-world products that our customers will treasure.

What you'll be doing

Working with our founder Tom you will be designing and developing new stationery products--pens, tools, and accessories Translating rough concepts into fully engineered CAD models and technical drawings Rapid prototyping using 3D printing, CNC, and other methods Iterating based on testing, customer feedback, and your own curiosity Sourcing materials and liaising with UK and overseas manufacturers Owning the details--tolerances, finishes, packaging specs--to make sure every product is just right Working cross-functionally with design, marketing, and fulfilment to make ideas happen

We'd love it if you have...

A degree in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or similar 3+ years of experience in a design engineering or product development role Confidence in CAD (Solidworks or Fusion 360), plus a good grasp of materials and manufacturing processes Hands-on prototyping skills and a love for getting stuck in An eye for detail and a feel for good design Strong problem-solving skills, from complex mechanics to simple tweaks Bonus: experience with sustainability-focused design or consumer products

Why join us?

Be part of a creative, supportive, and ambitious team Work on meaningful, beautifully made products Flexible working, with time in our sunny Hampshire studio (and remote options too) Employee discounts A chance to help shape a brand that's growing fast and doing things differently

How to apply

Send your CV, portfolio (or some examples of your work), and a short note on why you'd love to join us to tom@tomsstudio.co.uk.

We're all about creativity, so feel free to show your personality--whether that's through your work, your words, or something else entirely.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee discount Free parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

This role requires you to work in Ringwood, Hampshire. Are you able to commit to this work arrangement?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person