Product Designer

A Toy Product Designer role focused on creating engaging, safe, and age-appropriate toy products for kids' meals, requiring collaboration with marketing, manufacturing, and product teams.

Location: Remote / Work-from-home

Responsibilities

• Design creative, age-appropriate toy concepts that align with current themes, trends, and brand objectives.
• Develop detailed sketches, 3D models, and prototypes using design tools (e.g., CAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator).
• Conduct user research and testing with children or parent focus groups to gather insights.
• Ensure compliance with local and international toy safety standards (e.g., ASTM, EN71, CPSIA).
• Collaborate with suppliers, engineers, and manufacturers to ensure feasibility, cost-efficiency, and quality.
• Work with marketing and branding teams to integrate toy designs with promotional campaigns.
• Stay up to date with trends in toy design, pop culture, and children's entertainment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Toy Design, Product Design, or a related field.
• Proven experience in toy or product design, especially for children.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design process and final products.
• Proficient in 2D and 3D design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Fusion 360).
• Understanding of child psychology, play behavior, and developmental appropriateness.
• Knowledge of toy materials, prototyping, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with toy safety standards and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Information

• This is a freelance / project-based role with a remote work setup, duration based on project scope, with potential for future projects.