2026 Graduate - Designer - Bray (Ireland)

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.  

As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. 

Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. 

We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.  

Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. 

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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 world’s most exciting consumer, professional, and healthcare brands. You'll 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, you’ll have the equipment, encouragement, and expertise to fully develop your concepts from early vision through to working prototypes and designs for manufacture. 

• PA’s Irish studio is located in the beautiful ‘Garden of Ireland’, five minutes from Bray’s seafront and 30 minutes from Dublin City Centre—you’ll enjoy excellent lifestyle options outside work. 

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

What you’ll 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 €33,000  

• 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. 

What we’re looking for 

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

• Bachelor’s 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 don’t hesitate to apply – we’d 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 you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government’s guidance on security vetting before applying.

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• 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) 

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