Product Designer, Outdoor [Contract]

Spin Master Ltd • New York, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Design Manager, you will develop and innovate kids and family toys and games for the seasonal outdoor, water, and backyard play markets. You will lead high SKU-count projects with minimal guidance, executing concepts from hands-on ideation and sketching through to production, specializing in products such as water-feature items, swim gear, fashion-focused re-brands, floats, and sports play.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree (BFA) in Toy Design, Industrial Design, or a related creative discipline
• Professional design experience in the toy or consumer products industry, specifically within outdoor, seasonal, or water play categories
• Expertise in product play patterns, ergonomics, and safety standards for children ages three and up
• Advanced proficiency in design software, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, with OnShape or similar CAD experience as a plus
• Strong hand-sketching and physical prototyping skills to quickly iterate, test, and present concepts to stakeholders
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling capabilities, and materials transformation within toy categories
• A professional portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product development, creative layout, and technical specification sheets

Nice To Haves

• OnShape or similar CAD experience

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm, sketch, and create 2D concept boards and 3D physical mockups that focus on outdoor play innovation
• Develop and set up production-ready digital artwork and graphic files for products using Adobe Creative Suite
• Partner with Marketing, Engineering, Packaging, and Asia-based development teams to manage the product development cycle for owned and licensed IP
• Navigate licensor style guides, assets, and approval systems to ensure design integrity and brand alignment
• Direct external manufacturing vendors using rough sketches to communicate design intent and structural modifications
• Create detailed product specifications that account for manufacturing capabilities, safety standards, and target costing
• Manage assigned project timelines, proactively flagging potential schedule risks and design challenges to Project Management

Benefits

• Growth and Career Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Innovation, Collaboration and Fun
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Other fun Perks!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level