What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toy Designer position at Milman Search Group?
Relocation assistance is provided!!
Our client is looking for candidates to join their Atlanta-based office as a Toy Product Designer
Working on their largest client, the Product Designer ideates, sketches, designs and executes design deliverables of toy promotional programs for a industry leading grocery and food service chains. Responsible for all aspects of delivering fresh product/toy designs, contemporary and compelling artwork used on toys and other kids’ activities, along with printed collateral (instruction sheets, infographics etc.). This role reports to the Creative Director.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Brainstorms new toy/program ideas - Seeks unexpected, original and innovative product design and communications solutions with general direction from the Creative Director
Collaborates in the creative/concept development of kids’ promotional toy programs
Brings creative concepts to life through bold, exciting, leading edge product design solutions
- Plans and organizes the development and execution of product along with visual design elements for all programs
- Ensures the delivery of assigned projects to required quality levels on schedule and within approved budget
- Reviews product design on assigned projects for compliance with creative quality standards
- Occasionally presents to company executives and external business clients with and without the aid of presentations materials
- Stays current with kids’ culture and trends
Qualifications:
Bachelors in Product Design or equivalent, and 3-5 years’ experience designing and directing all aspects of the creative project lifecycle including toy/product and print processes with a toy company, promotional toy agency, design studio or in-house art/creative dept
Demonstrated talent for product design; ability to sketch/illustrate toy and other product ideas
Kids' toy and or marketing experience is a huge plus
Page Layout skills and good color sense a must
Ability to work with a client style guide preferred
Capability to innovate and design independently as well as brainstorming with a team
Ability to present work internally or externally to client
Positive, can-do attitude and effective team-player; must have a good attitude with revisions and feedback
Consumer of pop culture and everything kids!
History of working with a product development team
Ability to work quickly and manage multiple projects at once, while keeping strict deadlines
Experience managing freelance resources and budget
Must be proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Presentation Programs
Experience using 3D design programs a huge plus
Portfolio must show good product design and graphic design layout skills
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000
