Experience Design Manager - US

Kids2 • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Kids2, we’re really good at what we do. And when we’re great at our jobs, we help parents be great at their jobs. Parenting is demanding, and that’s where we come in. We want to reimagine how brands can make it easier for early stage parents – not by just selling them products, but by providing holistic solutions that transcend borders, categories and aisles. No matter our title or department, at Kids2, our job is to create more tiny wins for parents, so they can create bright futures for their little ones. That’s a big task! We’re serious about what we do, AND we love to have fun. Our team is hardworking, entrepreneurial, and passionate about helping families create millions, if not billions of tiny wins. SUMMARY The Experience Design Manager offers thought leadership to solve business needs through smart design solutions by acting as an advocate for each brand story, design language and play pattern. Lead and empower creative team throughout the development process from the design phase to execution on the product line. Inspire, motivate and ensure team is working in sync and prioritizing their workload through. Instinctively know how to design for established brands, as well as brands in transition.

Requirements

• Five years of progressively responsible experience as a Designer using 2D programs (Photoshop and Illustrator) and 3D programs (Sketchbook Pro and 3D solidworks ) to create functional toy models.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design , Product Design, Toy Design, related field, or foreign degree equivalent.
• Working knowledge use of Microsoft Office Suite –Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Generate drawings, sketches, and renderings using 3D models within Illustrator, Photoshop, Solid W orks, or Creo to model potential concepts or products.
• Reach design solutions quickly and efficiently while prioritizing work and ensure all milestones and deadlines are met.
• Work simultaneously on multiple projects based on current client workload .
• Partner with senior management to prepare for upcoming changes in workload.
• Lead and participate in new concept development, ensuring initiatives are strategic.
• Consult with internal clients, marketing, sales , PD teams to create cohesive designs that reflect our company’s’ goals.
• Lead designers and research to implement competitive marketplace analysis of trends in fabric, colors, and shapes.
• Provide multiple design solutions and ensure designs are strong, while staying within budget and meeting overall margin requirements.
• Develop and pull together art direction for photoshoots.
• Attend photoshoots to ensure that photography is on par with aligned art direction.
• Coach junior designers and cross functional teams in developing their presentation skills.

Benefits

• We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and generous benefits.
• Plus, to keep things fun (because we are all kids at heart), we offer a host of team member activities and philanthropic efforts throughout the year and company-wide awards and recognition for a job well done!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees