Industrial Designer

Industrial Designer

What You'll Do

Product Design & Development

• Design exciting products that capture the heart of our brands and licensed collaborators while satisfying the needs of our audiences.
• Collaborate closely with the Creative team to bring 3D designs to life in solutions that convey appropriate visual and tactile messages with consideration for the production process and cost targets.
• Help develop and mature our existing product design language.
• Generate multiple concept directions for assigned projects and advance strong solutions within the agreed concept and refinement timelines
• Prepare and develop concepts for user testing through prototypes or renderings.
• Support designers with generating and communicating the visual and physical aspects of designs through sketches, illustrations, renderings, and 3D prototype models.
• Develop manufacturable, durable products by identifying and helping resolve design, engineering, material, and assembly challenges before final production handoff.
• Help drive efforts surrounding R&D in new materials, 3D rendering, and on-site production.
• Support design team with creative feedback, production assistance, etc.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and with vendors to maintain project momentum and achieve 100% alignment with agreed development milestones and deliverable dates.
• Deliver high-quality design solutions on schedule and achieve approximately 90% approval from cross-functional partners within each project phase, incorporating feedback promptly when revisions are needed.

Design Process & Collaboration

• Clearly communicate design strategy and creative process to internal stakeholders, including design and executive teams.
• Participate in regular group design critiques and planning/concepting meetings in order to arrive at the best possible products and experiences for our customers.
• Collaborate with team members to identify social, industry, and technology trends that influence the development of future products.
• Set and meet design project deadlines on-time, with team support.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Creative Team and other LOBs inside the company to develop designs that align with visual assets and overall product launch goals
• Thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with a can-do, problem-solving attitude.

What We're Looking For

• A strong portfolio that illustrates your creative skills across the design process.
• Great sketching, concept generation, and design development skills, knowledge of design methodology.
• Excellent visualization skills (hand sketching, digital 2D and 3D rendering).
• Prototyping, mock-up, and modeling ability.
• Understanding of prototyping, materials, and manufacturing processes within product development.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to develop an understanding of human factors and design trends as they relate to project needs.

Software

• Strong knowledge of 2D, 3D, and rendering software – including Rhino 3D, AutoCAD, Sketchbook, Keyshot, Photoshop, Illustrator, Solidworks, Cinema 4D, and Blender; Maya a plus but not mandatory.

Manufacturing & Materials

• Knowledge of manufacturing materials and processes, primarily plastic injection molding, metal die casting, and stamping.
• Familiarity with defining and implementing color, materials, and finishes is a plus.
• Knowledge of plastics, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturing
• Strong hands-on prototyping skills across materials and methods

Industry Knowledge

• An interest in and knowledge of consumer electronics products.
• Strong understanding of pop culture trends, fandoms, and the licensing landscape.

Professional Skills

• Entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with a strong work ethic.
• Strong creative and analytical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, providing deliverables on time.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning projects with guidance
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and giving presentations).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Education & Experience

• BS/BA in Industrial Design, Toy Design, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience as a product designer, preferably within the entertainment, licensing, creative agency, or pop culture industries.
• 1-3 years of consumer product development experience