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Toy Design Director, Industrial Design Job at Itzy Ritzy in Chicago

Toy Design Director, Industrial Design Job at Itzy Ritzy in Chicago

MediabistroChicago, IL, United States
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Overview

Location : Chicago Area Hybrid (preferred) Remote will be considered

Experience : 10+ Years | Category : Baby & Toddler Toys

Position Overview : At Itzy Ritzy, we make modern baby and parenting essentials with heart, style, and trend. We’re looking for a Toy Design Director to help shape the future of Itzy Ritzy’s toy line — someone who blends creative vision, current trends, play and function with deep technical expertise across soft goods and plastic toy design.

About Us : Itzy Ritzy is a leading juvenile and lifestyle brand specializing in innovative and high-quality baby products. Our mission is to create safe, stylish, and functional solutions for new parents around the world. We are seeking a dedicated Toy Design Director to join our dynamic team to take us to the next level in the infant and toddler toy category.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of infant toys from concept to shelf — soft goods, plastics and electronics
  • Create innovative toy lines that blend the retailer needs, parent values and infant development, while meeting costing targets and timelines
  • Integrate sensory play and engaging, developmental features into trend-forward formats and themes.
  • Mentor junior designers and manage outside design resources
  • Collaborate with product development team, marketing, sales and overseas factories to bring on-brand collections to life that meet company growth goals
  • Research toy, nursery and parenting trends, transforming insights into Itzy Ritzy bestsellers
  • Ensure every toy meets safety and quality standards
  • Lead creatively while staying hands-on

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in toy or juvenile product design, spanning soft, plastic, and electronic toys for mass market retailers
  • Amazing portfolio that showcases the ability to bring product lines from concepts to production
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and costing with overseas factories.
  • Experience managing internal and external designers
  • Excellent visualization skills — digital, hand sketching and AI
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D tools like SolidWorks or Rhino
  • A collaborative spirit and a love for imaginative, detail-driven design

    • Itzy Ritzy Offers

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical and Dental Benefits
  • 401k Benefits
  • Paid Vacation
  • Opportunity to be a part of our smart, fun, collaborative and "make it happen" team

    • This Company Describes Its Culture as :

  • Detail-oriented quality and precision-focused
  • Innovative innovative and risk-taking
  • Outcome-oriented results-focused with strong performance culture
  • People-oriented supportive and fairness-focused
  • Team-oriented cooperative and collaborative
  • Passionate – talented, curious and creative

    • If you have a passion for toy design and want to be part of a brand that cares deeply about its customers, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume with portfolio link, and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the baby and parenting categories.

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