2026 Graduate Designer Bray (Ireland)

We are seeking a talented Graduate-Level Industrial Designer to join our fantastic team of researchers designers engineers and prototypers at our studio in Co. Wicklow Ireland helping to create future products for some of the worlds most exciting consumer professional and healthcare brands. Youll be passionate about delivering meaningful design solutions that help our clients create world-leading and best-selling products and experiences. 

Why apply for our Graduate Industrial Design role 

• Work in a truly dynamic and supportive team environment with full R&D facilities state-of-the-art studios workshops and labs designed for experimentation creativity and fast progress. 

• Be part of projects spanning a broad spectrum of industries delivering impactful category-defining solutions that make a difference for people business and the planet. 

• Guided by a highly experienced team youll have the equipment encouragement and expertise to fully develop your concepts from early vision through to working prototypes and designs for manufacture. 

• PAs Irish studio is located in the beautiful Garden of Ireland five minutes from Brays seafront and 30 minutes from Dublin City Centreyoull enjoy excellent lifestyle options outside work. 

• Collaborate within a global design & innovation team contributing to projects with colleagues across Ireland and internationally. 

What youll be doing 

• Participate in research and extract insights to inspire design solutions. 

• Develop outstanding product concepts for consumer professional and healthcare brands. 

• Design holistic user experiences championing user needs and motivations. 

• Apply a sustainability mindset to all aspects of concept development. 

• Continue honing your creative technical and communication skills. 

• Move confidently between craft modelling and digital design tools to optimize creative workflow. 

• Collaborate openly with colleagues and clients leading with creativity and urgency. 

• Build compelling design narratives that convey brand values and connect with target audiences. 

• Present your work clearly and persuasively to stakeholders. 

• Stay informed on emerging technologies (AI Machine learning Generative AI XR etc.) and integrate these advancements into your design solutions. 

• Research industry trends and advancements to inspire innovative design approaches. 

The Offer 

• Full-time permanent role based in Co. Wicklow Ireland. 

• Salary potential of 33000  

• Opportunity to grow your career in a uniquely creative environment surrounded by natural beauty and vibrant city life. 

• Supportive mentorship continuous learning and participation in a global network of design professionals. 

Qualifications :

What were looking for 

• Excellent portfolio showcasing industrial design experience skills thinking and methodology. 

• Bachelors degree (or underway) in industrial design. 

• Fluent and confident in hand sketching and craft modelling. 

• Strong aesthetic sensibility and exceptional attention to detail. 

• Empathy for user needs motivations and behaviours. 

• Thorough understanding of three-dimensional design and skilled with tools such as Rhino SolidWorks and Keyshot (or similar). 

• Proficiency across multiple design tools (e.g. Miro Figma Adobe Creative Suite Teams etc.). 

• Ability to tune into brand values and craft compelling stories. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate and persuade. 

• Solid understanding of engineering and manufacturing requirements. 

• Keen interest in design trends creativity and emerging technologies and their impact on design solutions. 

We know the skill-gap and somewhat need to tick every box can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates so please dont hesitate to apply wed love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application

Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance.

All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard however some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK.

We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years) as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If youre unsure about your eligibility we encourage you to review the UK Governments guidance on security vetting before applying.

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Additional Information :

Life At PA encompasses our peoples experience at PA. Its about how we enrich peoples working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. 

Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams and support our communities to deliver insight and impact solving the worlds most complex challenges. Were focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. 

Find out more about Life at PA here. 

We are dedicated to supporting the physical emotional social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: 

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days 
• Generous company pension scheme 
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives 
• Annual performance-based bonus 
• PA share ownership 
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work give as you earn) 

Were committed to advancing equality. We recruit retain reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age background disability genetic information parental or family status religion or belief race ethnicity nationality sex sexual orientation gender identity (or expression) political belief veteran status or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time