Sr. Product Designer (MGA Living)
About The Position
MGA Living is the newest division of MGA Entertainment, expanding our 40+ year legacy of innovation into the baby, home, and outdoor living categories. Building on MGA’s strengths in product development, brand-building, and retail partnerships, MGA Living will deliver thoughtfully designed, high-quality lifestyle products for modern families. We are building a world-class, entrepreneurial team to launch and scale this business globally. The Senior Product Designer will lead the translation of strategic product vision into innovative, manufacturable, market-ready products. This role partners closely with the VP, Brand & Product Development to bring new brands and product lines to life — from concept ideation through CAD development, factory collaboration, prototyping, testing, and production execution. This is a highly hands-on leadership role requiring strong design instincts, deep product development knowledge, and exceptional attention to detail.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related field
- 8+ years of experience in consumer product design and development
- Proven experience taking products from concept through mass production
- Strong 2D and 3D visualization skills
- Advanced CAD proficiency
- Deep understanding of materials and manufacturing processes
- Experience working with both domestic and overseas factories
- Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Online portfolio required with resume submission
- Entrepreneurial and self-directed
- Forward-thinking and trend-aware
- Passionate about pushing design beyond expectations
- Highly collaborative yet comfortable working independently
Nice To Haves
- Experience in consumer products, baby, home, or lifestyle categories preferred
Responsibilities
- Generate innovative product concepts aligned with brand strategy and retailer needs
- Develop detailed sketches, renderings, and 3D CAD models
- Create presentation materials for internal reviews and retail line presentations
- Ensure design intent is clearly communicated through all stages of development
- Own product development from concept through production
- Develop complete design documentation and specifications for quoting and manufacturing
- Partner directly with domestic and international factories to refine construction, materials, finishes, and cost targets
- Review prototypes, tooling samples, and production samples to ensure design integrity
- Ensure compliance with safety, durability, and quality standards
- Stay current on trends in baby, home, lifestyle, and outdoor categories
- Identify white space opportunities and design-forward solutions
- Balance aesthetic excellence with manufacturability and margin requirements
- Partner closely with Engineering, QA, Sourcing, Marketing, and Sales
- Participate in milestone reviews and manage project timelines
- Support packaging and branding alignment to ensure cohesive consumer experience
Benefits
- Remote or hybrid flexibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
