Senior Toy Designer

Senior Designer, Design Bridge and Partners, LLC, New York, NY. Involve and collaborate throughout every stage of the branding process. Conduct in-depth market research and competitor analysis to inform design strategies. Develop brand guidelines and visual assets that facilitate seamless brand implementation. Collaborate with the Client Director and Creative/Design Director to ensure the brief is clear, inspiring, and aligns with business goals. Ensure that work, at all stages, meets or exceeds client objectives by acting as a consultant interpreting and constructively challenging feedback to elevate the outcome. Present work to clients confidently with clear rationale and recommendations. Ensure adherence to ISO procedures (archiving, backups, purchasing), and promote best practices across the team. Provide input on project budgets and timelines and ensure effective use of resources throughout. Keep the Creative Director informed on progress and collaborate with production teams to ensure proposals are executable. Mentor and provide guidance to junior design staff on project execution and professional development.

40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Salary: $123,011.00/yr.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Graphic Design, Communications Design, Arts, or a related field, and two (2) years of related work experience.

Must have two (2) years of experience with/in:

• Industry-standard design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and collaborative design platforms such as Figma or Miroto in support of the creative development process;
• Identifying, analyzing, and resolving IT-related issues impacting design workflows, file management, data backup, and version control;
• Production lifecycle management, including evaluating design proposals for feasibility within technical and production constraints;
• Applying creative strategy methodologies to align visual solutions with business objectives and brand guidelines;
• Developing and maintaining project documentation in compliance with ISO standards (digital archiving, physical file storage, and purchasing logs); and
• Utilizing document and project management systems to track deliverables, timelines, and dependencies.

Telecommuting permitted on a hybrid schedule as determined by the employer.

Please apply by emailing resume to View email address on www-printmag-com.filesusr.com referencing job code NY0141.