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.