What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Toy/Product Designer position at tms?
About Us
tms unites technology, marketing and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1000 employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions — from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.
Our parent company, HAVI, is a global, privately held company that delivers expertise and experience across analytics, packaging, sourcing, supply chain, and logistics. Together, we unlock potential in our shared talent, more career opportunities and benefits, and an elevated service for our clients — which include the likes of McDonald’s, T-Mobile, O2 and adidas — as well as their customers.
What Matters The Most
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. And we know authenticity and diversity — critical elements of our business — can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving, always growing and listening.
If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice!
The Role
Are you a creative thinker with a passion for play, pop culture, and pushing boundaries? Do you bring energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to transform insights and cultural trends into bold, innovative ideas that bring joy to millions? Are you a product designer who thrives on solving manufacturing and safety challenges with engineers, while also crafting and presenting compelling visuals and narratives to internal teams, clients, and licensing partners?
We’re looking for a Junior Product/Toy Designer to join our Global Product Design team and help shape the future of play!
What You’ll Do
Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant:Our commitment to rewarding resultsOpportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers’—and our company’s—success
There's more ...Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefitsPaid parental and medical leave programs401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing15 days of paid time off plus company holidaysHybrid work modelTuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistanceInclusive employee resource groups
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
RECRUITING AGENCIES
tms does not accept agency resumes submitted by third-party vendors unless a valid agreement has been signed and the tms Talent Acquisition Team has granted authorization for submissions for a specified position. Please do not submit or forward resumes to our site, tms employees, or any other company location. tms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
APPLY NOW!
Ready to design the future of play?
Apply now with a concise covering letter detailing why you think you are right for the role, along with a full resume, and a strong portfolio showing casing relevant examples of work that let your creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills shine.
tms unites technology, marketing and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1000 employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions — from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.
Our parent company, HAVI, is a global, privately held company that delivers expertise and experience across analytics, packaging, sourcing, supply chain, and logistics. Together, we unlock potential in our shared talent, more career opportunities and benefits, and an elevated service for our clients — which include the likes of McDonald’s, T-Mobile, O2 and adidas — as well as their customers.
What Matters The Most
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. And we know authenticity and diversity — critical elements of our business — can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving, always growing and listening.
If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice!
The Role
Are you a creative thinker with a passion for play, pop culture, and pushing boundaries? Do you bring energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to transform insights and cultural trends into bold, innovative ideas that bring joy to millions? Are you a product designer who thrives on solving manufacturing and safety challenges with engineers, while also crafting and presenting compelling visuals and narratives to internal teams, clients, and licensing partners?
We’re looking for a Junior Product/Toy Designer to join our Global Product Design team and help shape the future of play!
What You’ll Do
- Bring fresh ideas to brainstorms and concept ideation.
- Translate insights and trends into market-ready solutions.
- Sketch, render, and prototype new toy and play experiences.
- Solve complex design and engineering challenges with cross-functional teams.
- Spot trends and help shape the future of Gen-A and Gen-Z play.
- Tell compelling stories through visuals and copy.
- Collaborate with clients, licensing partners, and internal teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Toy, Product, or Industrial Design (or equivalent).
- 1–3 years of agency or in-house product/industrial design experience within toys, games, and/or entertainment.
- Skills in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modelling tools, and Microsoft 365
- Familiarity with sustainable materials such as plastics, plush, metals, and paperboard.
- Knowledge of child development and global safety standards
- A curious mind, collaborative spirit, and passion for toys, games, and entertainment.
- A love for storytelling, presenting, and making ideas stick.
Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant:Our commitment to rewarding resultsOpportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers’—and our company’s—success
There's more ...Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefitsPaid parental and medical leave programs401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing15 days of paid time off plus company holidaysHybrid work modelTuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistanceInclusive employee resource groups
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
RECRUITING AGENCIES
tms does not accept agency resumes submitted by third-party vendors unless a valid agreement has been signed and the tms Talent Acquisition Team has granted authorization for submissions for a specified position. Please do not submit or forward resumes to our site, tms employees, or any other company location. tms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
APPLY NOW!
Ready to design the future of play?
Apply now with a concise covering letter detailing why you think you are right for the role, along with a full resume, and a strong portfolio showing casing relevant examples of work that let your creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills shine.