Toy Design Manager - Lead Concepts to Production

Moose Toys Ltd; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 140 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible hybrid working

Breakfast bar & fresh fruit

Onsite gym & wellness activities

Wellbeing days

Bring Your Pet to Work

EV charging

Resumo da oferta

Moose Toys Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a Design Manager to lead product development from concept to production, ensuring on-time delivery, budget alignment, and brand compliance. You will guide a creative team and vendors across 3–6 brands, integrating manufacturing, sustainability, and safety considerations, while shaping presentations for Toy Fairs and key customers.

The role requires 6+ years in toy design or 10+ years in related fields, a tertiary qualification in Industrial/Product Design,

Qualificações

• 6+ years' experience in Toy Design or 10+ years' experience in a related product design field.
• Tertiary qualification in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading product development from concept through to production.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, product safety, quality standards, and cost management.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and emerging design technologies to accelerate visualisation, product development, product detailing and creative execution.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design and development of products across an allocated portfolio (3–6 brands).
• Drive products from approved concept through to production in collaboration with the Design Director.
• Apply commercial, manufacturing, trend, quality, safety, and sustainability considerations throughout the design process.
• Prepare detailed product specifications for prototypes, samples, and production.
• Resolve design and technical challenges to achieve functional and aesthetically appealing products.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality product presentations for Toy Fairs and key customer meetings.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team by providing clear direction, coaching, performance management, and professional development, while overseeing workload planning, supporting recruitment activities, and fostering a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace culture.

Conhecimentos

Toy design experience

Leadership

AI/design technologies

Communication

Formação académica

Industrial Design qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Moose Toys Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a Design Manager to lead product development from concept to production, ensuring on-time delivery, budget alignment, and brand compliance. You will guide a creative team and vendors across 3–6 brands, integrating manufacturing, sustainability, and safety considerations, while shaping presentations for Toy Fairs and key customers.

The role requires 6+ years in toy design or 10+ years in related fields, a tertiary qualification in Industrial/Product Design,