Children's Toy Product Designer CAD & Prototyping

Spin Master; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Hours

Comprehensive Benefits

Hybrid-friendly environment

Other fun perks

Job summary

Spin Master in Wilton, CT, onsite, seeks an experienced Industrial/Product Designer to take concepts through production for children’s products. You will develop a wide range of materials-driven designs and render concepts for management approval.

You’ll collaborate with Brand, Content, Licensing, Packaging, Engineering and QA to ensure manufacturability, cost targets, and safety. A BFA and toy-industry experience are preferred, with SolidWorks, KeyShot, Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency; a

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (BFA) in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
• Professional product design experience within consumer products/toy industry, with infant category preferred.
• Technical drawing and sketching expertise for quick concept communication.
• Advanced knowledge of materials and manufacturing, emphasis on wood and plastics.
• Understanding of design for manufacturing, cost drivers, tooling, and capabilities.
• 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks and rendering with KeyShot.
• Proficiency in 2D design platforms including Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Professional portfolio demonstrating balance of aesthetics, technical drawing, and development.

Responsibilities

• Develop a wide range of original children’s products from concept to production.
• Translate trends and briefs into market-viable product concepts.
• Create 2D/3D specs accounting for cost, ergonomics, safety, and manufacturing.
• Build prototypes using workshop tools and 3D printers.
• Collaborate with Brand, Content, Licensing, Packaging, Engineering, and QA teams.
• Review manufacturing drawings and overseas prototypes.

Skills

Industrial Design

Product Design

Portfolio

Education

BFA in Industrial Design or related

Tools

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Spin Master in Wilton, CT, onsite, seeks an experienced Industrial/Product Designer to take concepts through production for children’s products. You will develop a wide range of materials-driven designs and render concepts for management approval.

You’ll collaborate with Brand, Content, Licensing, Packaging, Engineering and QA to ensure manufacturability, cost targets, and safety. A BFA and toy-industry experience are preferred, with SolidWorks, KeyShot, Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency; a