Junior Product Designer

Company Description

Full-time, On-Site

Working Hours: 9:00 AM ~ 5:30 PM

Salary: $60,000 ~ $65,000 (DOE)

We are looking for a creative Junior Product Designer who can bring fresh product ideas to the table-not just execute designs . You will join the Brand Teams and work closely with our product development and design teams to develop plush toys and character-based consumer products from concept through production.

This role is a great opportunity for a designer with 2-3 years of professional experience who has a strong foundation in graphic and product design, enjoys character-driven products, and is eager to learn and grow within the toy and consumer products industry.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.