Junior Product Designer

### Company Description Full-time, On-Site Working Hours: 9:00 AM ~ 5:30 PM Salary: $60,000 ~ $65,000 (DOE) We are looking for a **creative Junior Product Designer who can bring fresh product ideas to the table—not just execute designs**. You will join the Brand Teams and work closely with our product development and design teams to develop **plush toys and character-based consumer products** from concept through production. This role is a great opportunity for a designer with 2–3 years of professional experience who has a strong foundation in graphic and product design, enjoys character-driven products, and is eager to learn and grow within the toy and consumer products industry. ### Job Description **Product Concept & Design Development** * Develop creative concepts for new plush toys and character-based products. * Collaborate with the product development and design teams to brainstorm new product ideas. * Create concept sketches, rough designs, color variations, 2D artwork, and product mockups. * Translate brand direction and creative concepts into product designs. * Revise designs based on team feedback, sample reviews, and production needs. **Production & Technical Design** * Create professional-quality vectorized product artwork and production files for factory use. * Prepare production-ready artwork, design specifications, and visual references. * Work with the product development team to help ensure designs are practical for production. * Assist with material, fabric, color, and finish selection. * Participate in prototype and sample reviews and make design revisions as needed. * Assist in reviewing samples for consistency with approved designs, including color, materials, artwork, and overall appearance. **Market & Trend Research** * Research current trends in toys, plush, character merchandise, collectibles, and consumer products. * Monitor competitor products and emerging market trends. * Research new materials, design ideas, and product opportunities. * Apply relevant trends while maintaining the brand identity. **Project Coordination** * Manage assigned design tasks and meet project deadlines. * Maintain organized project files, artwork, specifications, and design documentation. * Collaborate with teams including product development, marketing, production, and quality assurance. * Communicate design changes, project updates, and potential issues clearly. * Support the product development and QA teams throughout the sample and production process. **Product Development & Manufacturing** * Develop an understanding of U.S. toy and consumer product safety requirements. * Learn and consider basic manufacturing requirements when developing product designs. * Support the team in identifying and resolving design-related production issues. ### Qualifications * 2–3 years of professional experience in Graphic Design, Product Design, Product Development, Toy Production, or a related field. * Portfolio demonstrating strong design skills and design process. Examples may include concept sketches, product designs, mockups, final artwork, or production files. * Bachelor's degree or BFA in Graphic Design, Product Design, Toy Design, Digital Media, or a related field preferred. * Experience with product design or pre-production processes such as concept development, artwork preparation, prototyping, or sample revisions. * Experience with plush toys, soft goods, character merchandise, or consumer products is preferred but not required. * Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. * Working knowledge of Google Workspace. * Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to accept feedback, make revisions, and work collaboratively with a team. * Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines with guidance from senior team members. * Interest in character brands, toys, plush, collectibles, and consumer product trends. **Preferred Skills** * Drawing and concept development skills. * Familiarity with plush toys or soft-goods construction. * Experience communicating design details with factories or product development teams. * Familiarity with print-ready or production-ready artwork. * Experience with ClickUp, or similar project management tools. * Basic knowledge of U.S. toy or consumer product safety requirements. * Passion for character design, toys, and collectibles. ### Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.