What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plush Toy Designer position at Mary Meyer?
Please read the entire job description before applying. This is an ONSITE role. Please do not apply if you cannot live or relocate to Townshend, Vermont or surrounding area in Vermont. Thank you.
Also, note that salary is a requirement of really. All candidates will be evaluated on experience and skill as it relates to compensation. This is a broad range because we are hiring a junior and senior designer. $55k is where we are at since we need to put in a salary.
With over 90 years in the industry, Mary Meyer is a leading designer and manufacturer of baby and children's toys, dedicated to bringing joy to children and families worldwide. We pride ourselves on our products' quality, craftsmanship, creativity, and sustainability.
Job Description: We are seeking a talented and passionate Plush Toy Designer to join our design team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in toy design, a love for plush toys, and the ability to adapt to our design aesthetic. As a Plush Toy Designer, you will conceptualize, design, and develop engaging plush toys representing the Mary Meyer brand.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create original plush toy designs, from initial sketches to final prototypes, adhering to brand and safety standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, marketing, and sales, to ensure designs are feasible and align with market trends.
- Develop detailed design specifications and technical packages for production, including materials, colors, and dimensions.
- Conduct hands-on evaluations of prototypes to ensure quality standards.
Revise designs based on feedback from team members and business partners.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, competitors, and innovative design techniques.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
- Proven experience in plush toy design or a relevant creative field, with a portfolio showcasing your work.
- Strong artistic and technical skills, with proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketchbook Pro for i or P for , working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and Google Drive).
- Excellent understanding of materials, safety regulations, and manufacturing processes related to plush toys.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, along with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate ideas effectively.
- Some domestic travel required to attend industry trade shows.
- Potential Asia travel to factories and overseas offices as this candidate advances within the company.
This is an onsite role in Townshend, Vermont at our headquarters. For timing and in full transparence we will be collecting candidate information and starting the formal vetting process within the next 30 days. The job will remain posted until we find our next Plush Toy Designer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000