Junior Toy/Product Designer

TMSChicago, IL
51dHybrid

About The Position

tms unites technology, marketing and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1000+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions — from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.​ ​ Our parent company, HAVI, is a global, privately held company that delivers expertise and experience across analytics, packaging, sourcing, supply chain, and logistics. Together, we unlock potential in our shared talent, more career opportunities and benefits, and an elevated service for our clients — which include the likes of McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2 and adidas — as well as their customers. ​ ​ WHAT MATTERS THE MOST: Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. And we know authenticity and diversity — critical elements of our business — can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving, always growing and listening.​ ​ If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! THE ROLE: Are you a creative thinker with a passion for play, pop culture, and pushing boundaries? Do you bring energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to transform insights and cultural trends into bold, innovative ideas that bring joy to millions? Are you a product designer who thrives on solving manufacturing and safety challenges with engineers, while also crafting and presenting compelling visuals and narratives to internal teams, clients, and licensing partners? We're looking for a Junior Product/Toy Designer to join our Global Product Design team and help shape the future of play!

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Toy, Product, or Industrial Design (or equivalent).
  • 1-3 years of agency or in-house product/industrial design experience within toys, games, and/or entertainment.
  • Skills in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modelling tools, and Microsoft 365
  • Familiarity with sustainable materials such as plastics, plush, metals, and paperboard.
  • Knowledge of child development and global safety standards
  • A curious mind, collaborative spirit, and passion for toys, games, and entertainment.
  • A love for storytelling, presenting, and making ideas stick.

Responsibilities

  • Bring fresh ideas to brainstorms and concept ideation.
  • Translate insights and trends into market-ready solutions.
  • Sketch, render, and prototype new toy and play experiences.
  • Solve complex design and engineering challenges with cross-functional teams.
  • Spot trends and help shape the future of Gen-A and Gen-Z play.
  • Tell compelling stories through visuals and copy.
  • Collaborate with clients, licensing partners, and internal teams.

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits
  • Paid parental and medical leave programs
  • 401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
  • 15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
  • Hybrid work model
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
  • Inclusive employee resource groups
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