Job Details

We are passionate Toy Creators - We've been coming up with new ideas that bring kids and families together for over 40 years! This passion leads us to attack the day ahead like there is no tomorrow. Above all we are a Creative Company where positivity, hard work, fun and great ideas are at the core of who we are! We are looking for a talented and creative

Production Designer

to join our Irvine office. You will have the opportunity to work on big brands and be part of an exceptional team of professionals.

The

Production Designer

is a key role on the creative team that supports both product and graphic design functions. This is a great opportunity for a recent college graduate.

Additional Duties:

• Executes design direction in a number of design disciplines, including graphic design, product design, and illustration.
• Design applications include product, packaging, POP, and presentations
• Executes design iterations based upon client/creative direction
• Executes projects balancing the need to "think and do" - a designer's mind with an artist's hand
• Render custom die-lines for a wide variety of printed components, such as stickers, pop-outs, and packaging
• Prepare production-ready mechanical artwork for printed components, such as packaging, POP, and toy accessories
• Compose client-targeted illustrations with existing and custom-made artwork elements
• Design and produce digital and material presentations, such as projected presentations and gift boxes
• Under direct supervision, produces product mock-ups and models in support of client projects
• Participates in brainstorming new program/products ideas
• Provide concept sketches that communicate function and details
• Generates targeted and producible design solutions for a variety of client-driven programs
• Supports and executes any internal creative requests

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Illustration, Toy or Product Design and at least 1 year experience or internship experience working in a design studio or in-house art department
• Highly creative with a focus on bringing concepts to life
• Illustration and graphic design skills/experience are required
• Ability to create accurate mockups utilizing a variety of materials and techniques
• Artistically versatile with the ability to follow a variety of design styles
• Familiarity with products/toys and/or marketing for children and families
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud including Illustrator and Photoshop; familiarity with 3D design programs a plus; ability to learn, use and maintain fabrication equipment – wide-format printer, laser cutter and 3D printer
• Must be able to work in-office 5 days a week

Qualified applicants should include a portfolio with their application.