About Us
Cosy is a leading international supplier and developer of educational resources for schools and nurseries. We're not your average company—we're proudly unique. Our innovative and sustainable product range helps children learn through play, while our low-carbon supply chain supports the planet. We source natural and upcycled materials and deliver thousands of high-quality, value-for-money products to tens of thousands of customers every year.
We’re also proud to be double King’s Award winners, recognised for both Sustainability and International Trade - a testament to our commitment to responsible business and global impact.
Cosy gives back too. We donate 10% of our profits annually to the Cosy Foundation, supporting charities and projects that impact thousands of children’s lives each year.
Founded in 2011, Cosy has rapidly evolved into a leading global brand. We’re in a period of significant growth, and we’ve built a dynamic, passionate team. We are working hard to make Cosy one of the very best places to work in the UK.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and practical designer who enjoys the full product development journey.
You'll work on everything from exciting new product concepts and CAD modelling through to prototyping, testing, and production. You'll also play a key role in improving existing products, finding smarter design solutions, and helping us deliver products that are innovative, safe, cost-effective, and unmistakably Cosy.
Working closely with colleagues across Marketing, Purchasing, Quality Control, and our manufacturing partners, you'll bring ideas to life and help shape a product range used by thousands of children every day.
What You’ll Be Doing
Designing New Products
· Developing creative and original product concepts with the unique Cosy touch.
· Producing technical drawings, CAD models, and product specifications using SolidWorks.
· Managing development projects from concept through to prototype and production.
· Creating high-quality product visuals and renderings to support marketing and catalogue production.
· Collaborating with teams across the business to turn ideas into successful products.
Improving Existing Products
· Reviewing current products and identifying opportunities to improve functionality, quality, and value.
· Developing space-saving and flat-pack solutions that reduce transport costs and improve efficiency.
· Updating technical drawings and maintaining accurate product documentation.
· Creating clear and user-friendly assembly instructions.
· Proactively spotting opportunities to make our products even better.
Safety & Compliance
· Ensuring products meet relevant child safety standards and regulations, including EN71 and EN1176.
· Maintaining technical specifications and product requirement documentation.
· Researching new materials, manufacturing methods, and design trends.
· Supporting quality improvements through data, feedback, and product testing.
Working with Suppliers
· Building strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
· Understanding production capabilities, materials, and manufacturing processes.
· Collaborating with Purchasing and Quality teams to address quality issues and improve products.
· Helping ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and commercially viable.
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Qualification in Product Design, Industrial Design, or a related discipline.
- Advanced SolidWorks CAD skills.
- Experience with KeyShot or similar rendering software.
- 1-2 years' experience in a product design or product development role.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity and problem-solving ability.
- Good understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Knowledge of toy, play, or educational product safety standards.
- Experience within the educational products, furniture, or children's products sector.
- Experience with flat-pack design and packaging optimisation.
- Hands-on experience building prototypes and assembling products.
- Training in child safety regulations.
Why Join Us?
You’ll join a supportive team where your work has a direct, visible impact every day. We offer structured support to help you grow your career, clear scope so you know exactly how to succeed, and a professional environment that actually remembers to have fun.
The Good Stuff (Perks!) We believe that happy employees change the world. Here’s how we look after you:
- Celebrate You: Take your Birthday off, completely paid!
- Give Back: Paid volunteering days for causes close to your heart.
- Level Up: Training and development tailored specifically to your dreams.
- Green Commute: Free on-site parking with EV charging.
- Stay Well: Full support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Have Fun: Regular social events to let your hair down with the team.
- Furry friends: Well behaved fur friends that woof may accompany you in our Cosy office.
- Serious Relaxation: We take holidays very seriously. You can buy a week's extra annual leave if you need more sun! Plus, loyalty pays off—once you reach 2 years, you accrue 1 extra day per year (up to 30 days total).
Our Commitment to Inclusion
- We hire based on talent, potential, and attitude. We believe every voice deserves to be heard and every individual deserves a fresh start and a fair chance.
- Age Friendly Employer: We welcome candidates of all ages and career stages. Experience comes in many forms, and we value the diverse perspectives that different generations bring to our team.
- Ex-Offender Friendly: We are proud to be an ex-offender friendly employer. We assess every candidate on their skills and capability for the role, providing fair chances to individuals looking to rebuild their lives and careers.
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
Work Location: In person
