Product Designer

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

Job summary

Spin Master is seeking a hands-on Product Designer to develop original children’s products from concept to production at our Wilton, CT campus. You will collaborate with Brand, Content, Licensing, Packaging, Engineering and QA to deliver market-ready products.

You will translate trends into compelling concepts, render using 3D tools, and create precise specs while considering cost, ergonomics and manufacturing realities. A strong portfolio and child-focused experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Industrial Design or related field.
• Professional product design experience in consumer products or toys, infant category preferred.
• Technical drawing and sketching to convey concepts quickly.
• Advanced knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, with emphasis on wood and plastics.
• Experience with design for manufacturing, cost drivers, capabilities and tooling limitations.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks) and digital rendering (KeyShot).
• Proficiency in 2D design tools (Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Strong portfolio showing aesthetic form, technical drawing accuracy and product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative children’s products from concept through production.
• Translate trends and briefs into market-viable concepts.
• Render and sketch designs for management approval.
• Create 2D/3D specs considering cost, ergonomics, safety, manufacturing.
• Build prototypes using workshop tools and 3D printers for testing.
• Collaborate with Content to integrate assets onto products.
• Define packaging layout and dimensions with Packaging teams.
• Review manufacturing drawings and overseas prototypes.
• Maintain cross-functional communication throughout the design lifecycle.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Product design

Skilled sketching

Education

BFA in Industrial Design or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

KeyShot

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children’s toy, entertainment and digital gaming company?

At Spin Master, our unwavering commitment to open mindedness, integrity and innovation is a great part of what has made us an industry leader. How do we stay ahead of the pack? By hiring the best and brightest minds—and that’s why we want you!

Job Description:

What will you work on?

Based onsite in Wilton, CT, you will develop a wide range of original children’s products that deliver on our mission while driving incremental revenue growth. You will take products from initial concept through to final production, collaborating closely with Brand, Content, Licensing, Packaging, Engineering, and Quality Assurance teams.

How will you create impact?

• Develop innovative children’s products utilizing a wide range of materials including wood, plastic, metal, and fabric
• Translate consumer trends, market insights, and marketing briefs into unique, market-viable product concepts
• Render and sketch product designs rapidly to present concepts for management approval
• Generate accurate 2D and 3D product specifications and drawings that account for cost, ergonomics, safety, and manufacturing constraints
• Build physical prototypes utilizing workshop tools and 3D printers to test design concepts
• Collaborate with the Content team to integrate graphic, editorial, and illustrative assets onto products
• Partner with Packaging and Structural Packaging teams to define product layout and overall packaging dimensions
• Review and provide technical feedback on manufacturing drawings and overseas prototypes
• Maintain constant communication with cross-functional creative and development partners throughout the entire design lifecycle

What are your skills and experience?

• Undergraduate degree (BFA) in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field
• Professional product design experience within the consumer products or toy industry, with preferred experience in the infant category
• Technical drawing and sketching expertise with the ability to quickly communicate product concepts
• Advanced knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, with specific emphasis on wood and plastics
• Complete understanding of design for manufacturing, including cost drivers, capabilities, and tooling limitations
• Expertise in 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks and digital rendering using KeyShot
• Proficiency in 2D design platforms including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• A professional portfolio demonstrating a strong balance of aesthetic form, technical drawing accuracy, and structural product development

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The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in Connecticut is $68,200 to $90,900 Per Annum. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc. Spin Master Inc. is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states.

This job posting is tied to an open vacancy.

What you can expect from us:

Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun.

• Growth and Career Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Innovation, Collaboration and Fun
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Other fun Perks!

What's it like to work here?

Spin Master is a fast-paced, hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isn't for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team.

Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants.

Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 416 364-6002 and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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We do appreciate all interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.