Toy Designer

Relocation assistance is provided!! Our client is looking for candidates to join their Atlanta-based office as a Toy Product DesignerWorking on their largest client, the Product Designer ideates, sketches, designs and executes design deliverables of toy promotional programs for a industry leading grocery and food service chains. Responsible for all aspects of delivering fresh product/toy designs, contemporary and compelling artwork used on toys and other kids' activities, along with printed collateral (instruction sheets, infographics etc.). This role reports to the Creative Director.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESBrainstorms new toy/program ideas - Seeks unexpected, original and innovative product design and communications solutions with general direction from the Creative DirectorCollaborates in the creative/concept development of kids' promotional toy programsBrings creative concepts to life through bold, exciting, leading edge product design solutionsPlans and organizes the development and execution of product along with visual design elements for all programsEnsures the delivery of assigned projects to required quality levels on schedule and within approved budgetReviews product design on assigned projects for compliance with creative quality standardsOccasionally presents to company executives and external business clients with and without the aid of presentations materialsStays current with kids' culture and trendsQualifications:Bachelors in Product Design or equivalent, and 3-5 years' experience designing and directing all aspects of the creative project lifecycle including toy/product and print processes with a toy company, promotional toy agency, design studio or in-house art/creative deptDemonstrated talent for product design; ability to sketch/illustrate toy and other product ideasKids' toy and or marketing experience is a huge plusPage Layout skills and good color sense a mustAbility to work with a client style guide preferredCapability to innovate and design independently as well as brainstorming with a teamAbility to present work internally or externally to clientPositive, can-do attitude and effective team-player; must have a good attitude with revisions and feedbackConsumer of pop culture and everything kids!History of working with a product development teamAbility to work quickly and manage multiple projects at once, while keeping strict deadlinesExperience managing freelance resources and budgetMust be proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Presentation ProgramsExperience using 3D design programs a huge plusPortfolio must show good product design and graphic design layout skills

Created: 2025-03-03