Project Designer

Spin Master•Toronto, ON

4d•CA$90,000 - CA$110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Project Designer, you will drive concept development and product design across multiple categories. You will manage the design process from initial 2D sketching to 3D model development, collaborating with global teams to bring innovative, high-quality products to market.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree (BFA) in Toy Design, Industrial Design, or a related field
Professional design experience within the consumer products industry, specifically in toy design
Deep technical knowledge of design and manufacturing processes for action figures, dolls, vehicles, playsets, or role-play toys
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
Strong ability to manage timelines, prioritize deliverables, and coordinate with cross-functional partners
A professional portfolio demonstrating strong ideation, 2D concept rendering, and sketching capabilities

Nice To Haves

Experience developing toys based on or integrated with entertainment properties is a plus

Responsibilities

Create product strategies, innovative brand slots, and concept designs for existing lines and new areas of expansion
Develop 2D sketches, digital renderings, and oversee the creation of 3D models for physical concept validation
Manage the end-to-end design lifecycle, including conducting feasibility assessments regarding product cost, schedule, and safety standards
Partner with Design Managers, Directors, and Brand Leads to guide the visual and physical evolution of assigned brands
Work closely with cross-functional partners in Structural Engineering, Marketing, Quality Control, and global teams across LA, Toronto, and Asia
Deliver clean, strategic product presentations directly to executive-level stakeholders
Travel internationally to Hong Kong/China to oversee tooling and development, and to Toronto for key alignment meetings