Product Designer

Spin Master Ltd•Wilton, CT

4d•$68,200 - $90,900•Onsite

About The Position

Spin Master is seeking a Product Designer to join their team onsite in Wilton, CT. This role involves developing a wide range of original children's products from concept to final production, collaborating with various internal teams to drive revenue growth and fulfill the company's mission. The designer will work with diverse materials and translate market insights into viable product concepts, ensuring adherence to cost, safety, and manufacturing constraints.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree (BFA) in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
Professional product design experience within the consumer products or toy industry.
Technical drawing and sketching expertise with the ability to quickly communicate product concepts.
Advanced knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, with specific emphasis on wood and plastics.
Complete understanding of design for manufacturing, including cost drivers, capabilities, and tooling limitations.
Expertise in 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks and digital rendering using KeyShot.
Proficiency in 2D design platforms including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
A professional portfolio demonstrating a strong balance of aesthetic form, technical drawing accuracy, and structural product development.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in the infant category.

Responsibilities

Develop innovative children’s products utilizing a wide range of materials including wood, plastic, metal, and fabric.
Translate consumer trends, market insights, and marketing briefs into unique, market-viable product concepts.
Render and sketch product designs rapidly to present concepts for management approval.
Generate accurate 2D and 3D product specifications and drawings that account for cost, ergonomics, safety, and manufacturing constraints.
Build physical prototypes utilizing workshop tools and 3D printers to test design concepts.
Collaborate with the Content team to integrate graphic, editorial, and illustrative assets onto products.
Partner with Packaging and Structural Packaging teams to define product layout and overall packaging dimensions.
Review and provide technical feedback on manufacturing drawings and overseas prototypes.
Maintain constant communication with cross-functional creative and development partners throughout the entire design lifecycle.