Toy Designer

• Drive revenue-generating product innovation by identifying market gaps and developing commercially viable product that excites consumers.
• Develop original toy concepts that align with our brand vision and market trends.
• Research industry trends, pop culture, and consumer insights to fuel new ideas.
• Brainstorm and collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate fresh, innovative product ideas.
  
  

• Create concept sketches, renderings, 3D models, and prototypes to bring toy ideas to life.
• Work on all phases of toy design, from initial ideation to final production.
• Develop drawings, color studies, and specifications to provide clear direction for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with product development teams to refine designs for production feasibility.
  
  

• Assist in communicating design specifications and files to overseas manufacturing partners.
• Support engineering teams in solving design and production challenges.
• Ensure that all final products maintain creative integrity, play value, and quality standards.
  
  

• Work with team leads to meet project milestones, deadlines, and production schedules.
• Maintain organized design files, specifications, and revision notes for each project.
• Provide updates and collaborate with internal teams on product development progress.
  
  

• Contribute to packaging, branding, and storytelling elements to enhance product presentation.
• Develop compelling visual assets and presentations for internal pitches and retailer meetings.
• Ensure every toy aligns with the company’s playful, imaginative, and high-quality design standards.

• 5+ years of experience in toy design, industrial design, or a related creative field.
• BA or BS in Toy Design, Industrial Design, or a related discipline.
• Strong sketching, rendering, and visual communication skills using Sketchbook Pro, Photoshop, or similar.
• Experience with 3D modeling software (Rhino, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of toy industry trends, leading brands, and emerging play patterns.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with multiple projects at once.
• Passion for toys, play, and storytelling!
• Experience working with factories, production teams, and manufacturing partners.
• Hands-on prototyping skills (3D printing, model-making, or similar).
• Familiarity with toy safety regulations and materials.
• Experience developing products in plush, action figures, collectibles, or novelty toys.

At Schylling, we are on a mission to create timeless moments of joy, laughter, and imagination for kids of all ages. Since 1975, our toys have been designed to spark creativity and deliver smiles, both delightful playthings from years past and innovative new items with a nostalgic appeal. We offer iconic brands such as NeeDoh®, LAVA® Lamp, Big Wheel®, Schylling hand puppets, Sea-Monkeys® and a variety of other toys that satisfy curiosity, encourage discovery, and help people find their best mellow and chill.