Product Concept & Design Development
- Develop creative concepts for new plush toys and character-based products.
- Collaborate with the product development and design teams to brainstorm new product ideas.
- Create concept sketches, rough designs, color variations, 2D artwork, and product mockups.
- Translate brand direction and creative concepts into product designs.
- Revise designs based on team feedback, sample reviews, and production needs.
Production & Technical Design
- Create professional-quality vectorized product artwork and production files for factory use.
- Prepare production-ready artwork, design specifications, and visual references.
- Work with the product development team to help ensure designs are practical for production.
- Assist with material, fabric, color, and finish selection.
- Participate in prototype and sample reviews and make design revisions as needed.
- Assist in reviewing samples for consistency with approved designs, including color, materials, artwork, and overall appearance.
Market & Trend Research
- Research current trends in toys, plush, character merchandise, collectibles, and consumer products.
- Monitor competitor products and emerging market trends.
- Research new materials, design ideas, and product opportunities.
- Apply relevant trends while maintaining the brand identity.
Project Coordination
- Manage assigned design tasks and meet project deadlines.
- Maintain organized project files, artwork, specifications, and design documentation.
- Collaborate with teams including product development, marketing, production, and quality assurance.
- Communicate design changes, project updates, and potential issues clearly.
- Support the product development and QA teams throughout the sample and production process.
Product Development & Manufacturing
- Develop an understanding of U.S. toy and consumer product safety requirements.
- Learn and consider basic manufacturing requirements when developing product designs.
- Support the team in identifying and resolving design-related production issues.
- 2–3 years of professional experience in Graphic Design, Product Design, Product Development, Toy Production, or a related field.
- Portfolio demonstrating strong design skills and design process. Examples may include concept sketches, product designs, mockups, final artwork, or production files.
- Bachelor's degree or BFA in Graphic Design, Product Design, Toy Design, Digital Media, or a related field preferred.
- Experience with product design or pre-production processes such as concept development, artwork preparation, prototyping, or sample revisions.
- Experience with plush toys, soft goods, character merchandise, or consumer products is preferred but not required.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to accept feedback, make revisions, and work collaboratively with a team.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines with guidance from senior team members.
- Interest in character brands, toys, plush, collectibles, and consumer product trends.
Preferred Skills
- Drawing and concept development skills.
- Familiarity with plush toys or soft-goods construction.
- Experience communicating design details with factories or product development teams.
- Familiarity with print-ready or production-ready artwork.
- Experience with ClickUp, or similar project management tools.
- Basic knowledge of U.S. toy or consumer product safety requirements.
- Passion for character design, toys, and collectibles.
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