Project Designer, Stickerbox

Spin Master Ltd • New York, NY

26d • $89,000 - $118,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Designer will design and develop innovative consumer products for Stickerbox, using technology to enhance creative play for children. The role leads physical design across a range of product categories, from complex electronic products to activity and craft kits, and helps expand the Stickerbox physical product ecosystem. The Project Designer reports to the Design Director and collaborates with engineering, brand management, marketing, quality, and global development teams in the US and Asia to bring products to production.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree (BFA) in Toy Design, Industrial Design, or a related creative discipline.
• Professional design experience in the children's toy, gaming, or entertainment industries.
• Strong knowledge of children's play patterns, developmental abilities, and toy safety regulations.
• Solid technical understanding of hard goods manufacturing techniques.
• Advanced visual communication skills, including hand sketching, concept rendering, and graphic/character design styling.
• Technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience designing and developing products for licensed entertainment properties.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electronics, paper goods, or craft materials.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in business and product strategy development by identifying innovative line slots and category expansion opportunities.
• Research global market, pop-culture, and consumer trends to inform forward-looking design decisions.
• Lead collaborative brainstorming, sketching sessions, and rapid prototyping to turn consumer insights into physical toy concepts.
• Create sketches, illustrations, and 2D/3D mockups to communicate and present design intent to leadership.
• Partner with Product Development Engineers on design feasibility reviews, including cost, schedule, and safety assessments.
• Prepare product specification packages and manufacturing turnover documentation for engineering and production teams.
• Collaborate with Brand Management, Marketing, Quality, and global development teams in the US and Asia to shepherd products through production.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may participate in medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness resources, life and disability insurance, employee assistance programs, and other company-sponsored benefits. Eligibility varies by position, work location, and applicable plans.
• Opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time