Associate Product Designer

Designer Jobs; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Play, LLC in El Segundo, CA is seeking an Associate Product Designer to help ideate and develop new toy product opportunities across multiple categories, translating concepts into practical 2D and 3D models for product and marketing management.

You will collaborate with a small team to advance brand concepts, present design ideas to cross-functional teams, and coordinate with external resources such as model makers and designers.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of toy design or related product design experience.
• Experience across plush, dolls, play sets and accessories.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and understanding of 3D CAD.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes used for toy development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Generate new designs and ideas for New IP Brands within Just Play.
• Carry out idea generation and product design work from concept through development.
• Design and develop New IP Brands.
• Collaborate within a small team to advance brand concepts.
• Present and communicate design concepts to design, marketing, and management teams.
• Coordinate with model makers, sculptors, and soft goods designers.

Skills

Toy design experience

Product design

Strong communication

Time management

Independent & team work

Trend awareness

Project management

Play patterns knowledge

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

3D CAD

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Just Play, LLC is seeking an Associate Product Designer to join its New Brands Team in El Segundo, CA. In this role, you will support the ideation and development of new toy product opportunities across multiple toy categories, translating concepts into practical 2D and 3D models for product and marketing management.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new designs and ideas for New IP Brands within Just Play.
• Carry out idea generation and product design work from concept through development.
• Design and develop New IP Brands.
• Collaborate within a small team environment to advance brand concepts.
• Present and communicate design concepts to the design, marketing, and management teams.
• Coordinate and communicate with external resources such as model makers, sculptors, and soft goods designers.

Required Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of toy design or related product design experience.
• Experience across product categories including plush, dolls, and play sets/accessories.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding of 3D CAD.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes used for toy development.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Knowledge of current trends.
• Understanding of features and play patterns in toys.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Blue-sky ideation with the ability to problem-solve an idea into a viable product direction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Tools and Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite
• 3D CAD
• Microsoft Office
• PowerPoint
• Outlook
• Teams

Role Details

Location: El Segundo, CA (onsite)

Salary: USD 60,000 - 75,000 per year

Minimum Experience: 2 years

About Just Play, LLC

Just Play is a passionate and trend-driven leader in the childrens' consumer goods industry. The company's products blend promotional and everyday items for the whole family, and Just Play partners with the worlds leading childrens' entertainment brands to manufacture and distribute exceptional products to major mass retailers across North America and around the world.