Plush Designer (Toys)

Plush Designer

Remote / Hybrid

Highly competitive salary

Are you a Plush Designer? Do you want to see your work on the shelves of some of the world's biggest retailers??

I am working with a fun, vibrant toy business who are seeking a Plush Designer to join their rapidly expanding team. This role can be offered on a remote or hybrid basis - the Head Office is based in the North West.

Key Tasks:

• New product ideas - plush - and concepts generation;
• Creation of sketches and visuals and of each product plus related graphics and specifications - not packaging;
• Follow up of all phases of product development, from conceptualisation to industrialisation;
• Liaise with the Studio in Hong Kong and with UK-based Product Managers;
• Liaise with external Vendors and Factories - may require occasional traveling to China.

Required Skills:

• Qualification in Design or any related discipline;
• Strong hands on design experience in plush toys - experience in plush with electronics is a major plus;
• Excellent styling and colour sense, as well as strong understanding of plush design for manufacturing - technical requirements and materials;
• Experience and ability to work in all phases of product development, from conceptualisation to final prototype stage;
• Strong in sketching, ideas and concepts generation;
• Proficiency in paper-pattern making;
• Extensive knowledge of plush and textile materials, inclusive of their respective manufacturing processes;
• Proficiency in 2D software packages such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, etc…
• Familiar with MS Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Proactive, reliable, willing to learn and able to work under pressure on multiple projects at once;
• Has a keen interest in any sort design-related topic and is very passionate about toys in general;
• A good team player with excellent interpersonal skills, yet independent and self-motivated;
• Capable to work within tight deadlines.

Apply online or further information please contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR14748