Join us in Telling the Stories of Santa’s North Pole!

The Lumistella Company is seeking aProduct Design Intern to ideate and develop new and continuing products expanding the “The Elf on the Shelf” product offering and the company’s portfolio of brands. Partnering with the Associate Principal Product Designer, the Product Design Intern will execute a cohesive vision that delivers magical product experiences grounded in consumer insights and Lumistella’s expanding North Pole lore. They will liaise with internal and external partners including packaging, licensing, production, product management, marketing, compliance, QA, sales, and factory teams. A design enthusiast deeply immersed in product and lifestyle trends, the Product Design Intern will deliver innovation while inspiring and challenging their design colleagues throughout the product development process.

If you want to be one of us...

The ideal Product Design Intern will bring:

• Enrolment in a bachelor's degree program focused on industrial design, toy design, illustration, or related field.
• Positive energy in a creative, fast paced, collaborative, and product centric environment.
• Ability to pivot quickly depending on feedback and new information.
• Problem solving and an idea generator persona looking to constantly challenge themselves and push beyond the status quo.
• Storytelling and epic communication with prolific sketching, presenting, and writing abilities.
• Mastery of design tools including Photoshop, Illustrator, and CAD software.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing and production process with a focus on plastics and soft goods (paper goods and electronics is a plus).
• Proven ability to think outside of the box delivering innovation grounded in consumer insights.
• A passion for character design and world building.
• Digital sculpting experience.
• Knowledge of mechanism design (is a plus).
• Experience designing digital products (is a plus).

Essential Job Functions and Duties of the Product Design Intern:

• Concept ideation based in consumer insights and product development strategy.
• Identifies social, market, and play pattern trends to inform design direction.
• Provides clear and compelling visual communication and presentation of ideas to the team.
• Fabricates three dimensional models proving concepts, functionality, and ergonomics.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop internal SWAGS, hit cost targets, and move through the stage gate process maintaining schedule.
• Creates detailed technical specifications including CAD, turnarounds, dimensional drawings, PMS callouts, and material suggestions to guide vendors in production.
• Communicates directly with factories during the pre-production and production phases of the development process moving from prototypes to final product.
• Collaborates with internal departments including packaging, licensing, entertainment, sales, and marketing offering design support thought the product development process.
• Embodies a fearless and passionate drive for excellence in all endeavors.
• Protects company assets through the proper management of asset files and adherence to company policy with regard to information security and management.

Education requirements:

• Enrolment in a bachelor's degree program focused on industrial design, toy design, illustration, or related field.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Who are we?

The Lumistella Company is a house of global brands driven by story. We have a passion for storytelling focused on the rich characters and timeless narrative of Santa’s North Pole. From this world born of ancient lore, the company creates joyful moments for all ages through products, entertainment and experiences. The Lumistella Company exists to preserve and elevate the magic and goodwill of Santa's North Pole universe for generations to come. 

We are a family-owned company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Launched in 2005, The Lumistella Company is home to the bestselling Christmas tradition, The Elf on the Shelf®, as well as a number of other products and brands including Elf Pets® and Elf Mates™. We are in the business of Creating Joyful Family Moments and strive to bring the characters and stories of Santa’s North Pole to families worldwide through consumer products, immersive experiences and entertainment-based content. At the core of our business are the values that make us an exceptional place to work, known here at the North Pole as F.I.R.E. (Family Focus, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.)

Despite rapid expansion, we have maintained and continue to offer a strong culture of creativity, fun, learning and respect. We believe that our employees drive our success, and we encourage both individual growth as well as extensive collaboration in a team-focused environment. We are constantly seeking talented team members who enjoy a fun and fast-paced work environment where the magic of Christmas thrives year-round!

Because of the dedication and creativity of our employees, we havecontinued to grow in popularity with footprints in over 20 countries and 5 continents.

Want to Know More?

Working at the North Pole is like working with family. We regularly host employee events, birthday celebrations, and social activities to give us an opportunity to get to know one another and take a breather from the hustle and bustle of the North Pole. Each year, (at the discretion of our owners), our office is closed from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day, and our full-time employees are paid for this time. We recognize the need for some R&R after a busy holiday season!

We also offer competitive compensation and a robust and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-plan including profit sharing, short and long-term disability, a flexible spending account for medical and childcare reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance, and a bonus plan.

To learn more about our company, check out our web site at: www.Lumistella.com.

The Lumistella Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.