Job Description

Universal Products & Experiences’ Consumer Products Group is seeking a Toy Product Designer to help create product concept art, push innovation, and ideate against new and white space opportunities, while also delivering the best product quality and play experience for our consumers. We are looking for an individual with excellent illustration and product design skills who is proactive about creating and sharing new ideas, passionate about discovering innovative solutions, and always seeking creative ways to solve challenges.

Qualifications

** Responsibilities include:**

Work closely with Toy Licensees to oversee all stages of product design from concept inception to production completion by providing clear and concise design direction through character draw-overs and creative notes. This role will report to a Design Manager.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Create concept sketches to influence design direction and unlock white space opportunities.
• Create mood boards, concept sketches, and assets for presentations.
• Lead projects alongside internal and external cross-functional teams.
• Research consumer studies, global toy trends, competitive landscape, and relevant events to help partners develop innovative products for the consumer and the play space.
• Co-create design strategies with the Manager and the Director based on research and trends.
• Partner with Category, Retail, and Franchise teams to ensure our Licensees have all the information and tools to deliver compelling products.
• Support the UP&E product development process with clear up to date communication, including attending all necessary development meetings.
• Manage the product submission process through Universal Media Box systems- delivering timely and supportive feedback to our partners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the needs of the team

** Qualifications/Requirements:**

• Bachelor’s or Associate's Degree, preferably in toy design, industrial design, product design, or graphic design
• 3+ years of design and development experience.
• Good communication and presentation skills with the ability to provide thoughtful, clear, creative art direction to partners and vendors.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment that revolves around multiple product development calendars.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator, and all relevant software for product development, including Keynote.

Additional Requirements:

• Travel may be required
• Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.