Lead the design and prototyping of 15–20 Learning Resources toy products annually, ensuring concepts are playful, durable, and innovative.
Drive the design and prototyping of 10–14 Brightkins and Hunger for Words pet products per year, with a strong focus on toy design principles and child development.
Develop sketches, 3D models, renderings, and specification documents to communicate toy concepts to internal teams and external vendors.
Operate 3D printers with ability to fix and troubleshoot printing errors.
Create CAD models in Rhinoceros (expert level) for toy prototypes, assembly reviews, and user testing.
Demonstrate deep experience in toy design, including knowledge of play patterns, safety standards, and current trends in the toy industry.
Prepare finished renderings for presentations, product reviews, and sales pitches, showcasing innovative and on-trend toy designs.
Participate in cross-functional brainstorming sessions, contributing creative toy ideas and solutions.
Incorporate feedback from collaborative sessions, showing adaptability and refinement in toy design concepts.
Support user testing and online surveys to validate toy designs with children, parents, and educators.
Provide mentorship to junior designers, focusing on toy design principles, project execution, and career development.
Foster an inclusive, supportive, and creative culture within the design team.

Requirements

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of toy design work that demonstrates creativity, innovation, and an understanding of the toy industry and retail space.
BS/BA in Industrial Design, Toy Design, or equivalent
6+ years of consumer product development experience with a focus on children or pet toys.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), Rhinoceros, KeyShot, and 3D printing.
Strong prototyping skills in a variety of skillsets.
Intimate knowledge of plastic materials, design for manufacturing, and general toy manufacturing processes.
Effective communicator with stakeholders, including colleagues, executives, vendors, and customers

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

toy design3D modelingCAD modelingprototypinguser testingdesign for manufacturingplastic materials knowledgesketchingrenderingsafety standards

creativityadaptabilitymentorshipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvinginnovationteam supportproject executionfeedback incorporation

BS/BA in Industrial DesignBS/BA in Toy Designequivalent degree