We are seeking a creative and passionate Designer to join our Preschool Entertainment Product Design Team. The group is focused on creating new product opportunities for a new and exciting Pre-school brand, by understanding the pre-school consumer, trends and technology that are then translated into successful product. This involves creating and communicating toy concepts in 2D and/or 3D models to design and marketing management.

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to create innovative and captivating toys inspired by a fresh and dynamic pre-school brand. You will collaborate closely with multiple internal teams, including product design, development, marketing, packaging and franchise team to develop toys that capture the essence of brand, while delivering engaging play experiences to children worldwide.

The ideal candidate would have a strong Passion for Preschool toys and Preschool entertainment brands, creative and imaginative, and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment while managing multiple projects.

This will be a hybrid role with four days in the El Segundo office.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Understand the pre-school brand’s vision, characters, and themes of the show and translate them into toy designs.
• Conceptualize, sketch, and develop a diverse range of toys, including plush toys, figurines, and playsets, that reflect the personality and style of the brand.
• Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify opportunities for innovative toy concepts and products that appeal to fans.
• Create concept and design renderings, 3D models, and prototypes to visualize toy concepts and communicate design ideas effectively to cross-functional teams.
• Incorporate play-based learning principles and age-appropriate features into toys to promote creativity, imagination, and skill development in children.
• Collaborate with engineers, development team, and manufacturers to refine toy designs, ensure feasibility, safety, and adherence to quality standards, and oversee the prototyping and production process.
• Iterate on toy designs based on internal feedback, user testing, and market insights to optimize play value, functionality, and appeal while staying true to the show's aesthetic and storytelling.
• Stay informed on latest technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes to innovate and improve designs
• Present concepts, design proposals, and prototypes to design and marketing management, incorporating feedback and revisions to achieve project goals and objectives.
  

Qualifications-What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of toy design experience
• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency and 2D computer programs
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Knowledge of material and manufacturing process
• Ability to work autonomously and in a fast-paced environment, team player.
• Ability to project manage, and multi-tasking
• Ideal candidate will exhibit interest and knowledge of current toy and pop culture trends
• Understanding of features and play patterns in the toy industry is a plus.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design excellence.
• Passionate about toys and design
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $58,400.00 and $92,000.00.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.