Toy & Collectibles Designer

Unleash your creativity and design expertise to bring beloved characters and stories to life! As a Product Designer (Toys & Collectibles) specializing in hardlines, you'll collaborate with licensees to develop innovative toys and collectibles that will inspire fans of all ages. This is your chance to shape the future of play and leave a lasting impact on a global audience.

This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team responsible for designing and developing a wide range of products. You will collaborate with licensees, providing creative direction and ensuring that each product meets the highest standards of quality and innovation. Your designs will capture the essence of iconic stories and characters, translating them into tangible products that will delight fans worldwide.

A portfolio submission is required with your application. Please highlight your sketching, drawing, and ability to ideate. Include artwork that displays your ability to create characters in different art styles or trend forward applications. Include samples of any previous toy designs or other relevant designs from past employment, showing concept, design specs, and end result. Digital artwork is accepted but no AI generated artwork.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop innovative toys, collectibles, plush, playsets, and figures.
• Collaborate with licensees throughout the creative process, from concept to production.
• Provide creative direction and feedback to ensure product excellence.
• Maintain strong relationships with licensees and vendors.
• Conduct product approvals, including creative revisions and detailed feedback.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and innovations.
• Present and sell ideas to management, partners, and licensees.
• Manage project timelines and deadlines.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., industrial design, toy design, fashion design)
• 2+ years of experience designing toys, from concept to production.
• Solid knowledge of hardlines categories (raw materials, plastics, textiles, print, pattern, graphic composition, manufacturing)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent product design skills (e.g., 3D product design, technical design, sketching, creative application and manipulation of art, final mechanical art, fabric and trim identification)
• Proficiency in computer software (e.g., MS Office, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Compensation:

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40.51 to $45.02 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent gets access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.