Industrial Designer II: Toy & Pet Product Innovator

Learning Resources; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing bonus

401k matching

Job summary

Learning Resources in Vernon Hills, IL seeks an Industrial Designer II to join our Creative team. The role designs across toy and pet brands, from concept to production, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values ownership and hands-on problem solving.

You'll work with managers and vendors to create manufacturable products, delivering 10–15 toys per year, and strive for high cross-functional alignment while developing multiple concepts and prototypes.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing strong toy design and product development experience.
• BS/BA in Industrial Design, Toy Design, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of consumer product development experience, preferably in children’s toys.

Responsibilities

• Design across a diverse range of toy and pet brands from concept through production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to maintain project momentum.
• Develop manufacturable, durable products by addressing design, engineering, material and assembly challenges.

Skills

Toy design

Product development

3D prototyping

Rhino

KeyShot

Adobe CS

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

BS in Industrial Design / Toy Design or equivalent

Tools

Rhino

KeyShot

Adobe Creative Suite

3D prototyping tools

Job description

Learning Resources in Vernon Hills, IL seeks an Industrial Designer II to join our Creative team. The role designs across toy and pet brands, from concept to production, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values ownership and hands-on problem solving.

You'll work with managers and vendors to create manufacturable products, delivering 10–15 toys per year, and strive for high cross-functional alignment while developing multiple concepts and prototypes.