Toy Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation bonus

Position Summary

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Nuby is seeking a creative and innovative Toy Designer to join our Product Development team in Monroe, Louisiana. The Toy Designer will be responsible for developing original concepts for infant and toddler toys that are visually appealing, developmentally appropriate, safe, and manufacturable. This role works closely with Product Development, Engineering, Marketing, Packaging, Quality Assurance, and overseas manufacturing partners to bring new ideas from concept through production.

The ideal candidate has strong creative abilities, excellent sketching and visualization skills, knowledge of child development, and experience designing consumer products or toys.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design innovative toys and developmental products for infants and toddlers.
• Generate original concepts through sketches, renderings, digital illustrations, and 3D models.
• Research consumer trends, toy industry innovations, colors, textures, and materials.
• Create mood boards, concept presentations, and product proposals.
• Develop products that support sensory, cognitive, and motor skill development.
• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure products meet manufacturing and safety requirements.
• Work with Packaging and Marketing teams to maintain consistent product branding.
• Review prototypes and recommend design improvements.
• Evaluate samples and approve colors, textures, graphics, and materials.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for new product lines and seasonal collections.
• Maintain product documentation throughout the development process.
• Communicate with overseas factories regarding product revisions and prototype feedback.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable safety regulations, including ASTM, CPSIA, and international toy safety standards.
• Assist with competitive product analysis and market research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Toy Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• 2+ years of product or toy design experience preferred.
• Experience designing children's products or consumer products is highly preferred.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, product development, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Experience with SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360, or other 3D CAD software preferred.
• Strong hand sketching and concept development abilities.
• Understanding of plastics, injection molding, silicone products, and manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate product design is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Toy concept development
• Character creation
• Product innovation
• Color theory
• Trend forecasting
• Prototype evaluation
• Design for manufacturing (DFM)
• 3D modeling and rendering
• Creative problem solving
• Attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to handle and evaluate product prototypes and samples.

The pay is Dependent on Experience and can be remote position