Product Designer

The Product Designer plays a vital role in the creation of our products, with a focus on enhancing the Guest experience.

You will be responsible for developing compelling and innovative designs that align with our brand’s aesthetic while staying current with market trends and storytelling themes.

You will contribute to the creative process from initial concept to final adoption; turning ideas into commercially successful products that reinforce our brand’s market leadership.

Your designs will captivate and delight our Guests, driving innovation, enhancing customer experience, and supporting our brand and business goals.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and present creative product designs aligned with brand aesthetics, storytelling, themes, and market trends
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and licensed partners to translate innovative designs into commercially successful products
• Create sketches, mood boards, and technical drawings to communicate design concepts and specifications
• Maintain strong awareness of consumer trends, preferences, and competitive landscape to drive product innovation and differentiation

Required Qualifications :

• 3-5 years experience in Toy Design, Product / Industrial Design, Fashion or Graphic Design
• Expert in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
• Expert ability in rendering design concepts into art form
• Proficiency with PLM systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

P referred Qualifications :

• 6+ years of experience in related field
• Skilled in working with licensed product
• Expert in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & proficient in other areas of Adobe Creative Suite

Behavioral Traits for Success :

• Drive, determined, and self-disciplined approach to consistently achieve results
• Possess a high level of specialized expertise
• Values new ideas and concepts, carefully analyzing and testing them before communication and adoption
• Ensures quality is never compromised
• Thrives in a working environment with clear expectations
• Prefers a fast-paced environment
• Technical problem-solving and ingenuity while working within approved organizational systems and technology

Working Environment :

• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk / chairs
• Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
• Hybrid work schedule
• Domestic travel what 5-10%

Your Performance Will Be Measured On :

Your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following :

• Consistently aligned designs with brand aesthetic and storytelling themes
• Leadership approval on presented concepts
• Effective communication & collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Ability to translate design concepts into market-ready products
• Creation of on-trend, consumer-centric, and innovative design concepts
• Clarity and accuracy in sketches, mood boards, and technical drawings
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to enhance product relevance and market recognition
• Increase product sales and market share
• Ability to take and apply feedback
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to enhance product relevance and market recognition
• Stakeholder Feedback
30+ days ago