Toy Designer (Boys)
Our client is seeking a creative, high energy, dynamic and self-motivated Boys Product Designer with experience with well know licenses, as Star Wars / Marvel / DC Comics / & gaming licenses as Minecraft / Pokémon / Sonic / Super Mario Brothers products to join the product design team.
This position reports to the Art Director Boys and Preschool.
Our client is a trusted and respected manufacturer of stationery, activities, crafts, compounds and toys for leading entertainment properties and brands. We are experiencing high growth and expansion. We are focused on creating new products by understanding the consumer, trends and technology that are then translated into successful products. The ideal candidate will possess proven product design experience showing ability to work on challenging and fun products as well as ideating new concepts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BFA in Graphic Design, Product Design, Illustration, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and 2D computer programs.
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- Knowledge of 3D CAD is a plus
- 2-4 years of designing gaming licenses Minecraft / Pokémon / Sonic / Super Mario Brothers product and packaging.
- Ability to create product, packaging and production specs.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Excellent design skills and strong creative intuition with a good sense of color and attention to detail.
- Experience in Product Design and Development within the mass-market stationery, arts and crafts, toy, children’s products, or party supply industries preferred.
- The ideal candidate will exhibit interest in and knowledge of the current trends.
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
- A positive team player with an excellent attitude and receptive to art direction and input from others
- Portfolio demonstrating strong design excellence and superior problem solving.
BENEFITS & PERKS:
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
- 401K Plan that you can contribute to (not matched by company)
- Commuter Benefit Plan
- Team building and company events
- Hybrid Schedule: 4 days onsite required; Friday work from home.
Full-Time Regular
NY