Lead Toy Design Manager — Concept to Production

Spin Master; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Flexible work hours

Innovation, Collaboration and Fun

Comprehensive benefits

Other fun Perks!

Job summary

Spin Master is seeking a Design Manager to lead a team of designers from concept through production for global toys. You will work with Product Development, Marketing, Brand Management and Quality to ensure performance, cost, quality, and schedule adherence.

The role reports to the Design Lead and requires coordinating with cross-functional groups to meet milestones. Based in Playa Vista, CA, this position emphasizes craft, manufacturability, and innovative brand design.

Qualifications

• Consumer products industry; toy package design preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat.
• A strong sense of design and good use of typography.
• #LI-Hybrid #LI-HM1

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional milestones to deliver on-cost, on-spec, on-time.
• Impart expert training and skills to team members in all aspects of the product cycle, including developing play patterns, key features, spec and model development and understanding of manufacturability.
• Collaborate with Design Lead on product review meetings and create action plan for deliverables.
• Create a cohesive and collaborative working environment.
• Anticipate, analyse, resolve, and escape issues related to project, schedule, or cross-departmental challenges.
• Drive productivity by implementing design for manufacturing/assembly up front.
• Manage and track key deliverables and proactively resolve future issues to keep the product on track, on cost, and on specification.
• Improve efficiency in the design process through continuous improvement.
• Liaise with the Design Lead, Design Director and to deliver innovative results that support the brand strategy.

Skills

Strong sense of design

Typography

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat

Job description

Spin Master is seeking a Design Manager to lead a team of designers from concept through production for global toys. You will work with Product Development, Marketing, Brand Management and Quality to ensure performance, cost, quality, and schedule adherence.

The role reports to the Design Lead and requires coordinating with cross-functional groups to meet milestones. Based in Playa Vista, CA, this position emphasizes craft, manufacturability, and innovative brand design.