Hybrid Toy & Arts 3D Design Engineer – Prototyping

Horizon Group USA, INC.; New Providence (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Group USA, INC. is seeking an Industrial Designer to drive 3D design efforts from concept to engineering. The role partners with design, development, and Shanghai teams, creating designs for rapid prototyping and manufacturing readiness.

The ideal candidate has 0–3 years in Industrial Design, strong SolidWorks skills, and experience with licensed brands or products. Prototyping, cross-functional collaboration, and office presence in New Providence, NJ up to 3x weekly are expected.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in Industrial Design; toy/arts and crafts experience required.
• Entry level candidates may rely on school projects related to toys/arts and crafts.
• SolidWorks proficiency is required.
• Experience with licensed brands/products is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design highly preferred.
• Strong sketching, CAD rendering and form development skills required.
• Knowledge of materials and mass production; plastic injection molding preferred.
• Experience building proof-of-concept models and working with 3D print shops.
• Comfort with all design phases from research to manufacturing detail design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Design on ideation and concept generation.
• Provide manufacturing input for concepts and DFMs.
• Create 3D design directions and SolidWorks models.
• Develop rapid prototypes via foam, prints, and other methods.
• Document design intent for overseas teams and manufacturers.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet cost and launch goals.

Skills

Industrial design

Sketching

Concept development

Prototyping

Cross-functional teamwork

Ability to follow direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

CAD tools

Job description

Horizon Group USA, INC. is seeking an Industrial Designer to drive 3D design efforts from concept to engineering. The role partners with design, development, and Shanghai teams, creating designs for rapid prototyping and manufacturing readiness.

The ideal candidate has 0–3 years in Industrial Design, strong SolidWorks skills, and experience with licensed brands or products. Prototyping, cross-functional collaboration, and office presence in New Providence, NJ up to 3x weekly are expected.