Researcher

Working for an iconic and globally recognised toy brand, you will research and make available all the information relating to the full-size subject matter to bring new products to market.

This role would suit someone who possesses an educational or employment background that requires in depth subject research.

General duties to include:

• Locate, obtain and collate all of the information required by the Development Team designers to design new products to the highest possible standards of accuracy and detail.
• Locate existing examples of new product subjects and arrange visits for the team designers to view, photograph and measure them.
• Find and liaise with acknowledged experts for each subject.
• Research and propose suitable colour schemes and markings for new products.
• Supply colour scheme and markings information to internal and external artwork suppliers.
• Liaise with and review the work of internal and external artwork suppliers to ensure accuracy and authenticity.
• Research and supply product history text for use on packaging and instructions artwork and for use in catalogues web sites.
• Help review design projects at various stages of completion.
• Use knowledge of full-size aviation, militaria, ships and cars and knowledge of the modelling markets to put forward proposals for future new products to the Development and Marketing managers.
• Monitor internet forums and collate and present information regarding customer requests for new product choices and comments on recent product releases.
• Research and understand competitor’s products and product ranges and how they compare and relate.
• Research sales figures for past and present products to help assess the likely sales performance of proposed new products.
• Supply facts and data to Customer Care to enable then to answer enquiries from customers.
• Liaise with and supply information and images to the marketing team to assist them to create catalogues, publicity materials, exhibitions, websites and social media.
• Prepare and give talks and presentations to various modelling clubs and societies on the history of the product and how new products are developed.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Copy writing skills.
• Willingness to acquire knowledge about the subjects modelled.
• A natural ability and desire to innovate and share new ideas.
• Ability to work as part of a team and initiative to work independently.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective written, documentation and presentation skills.
• Some photography and modelmaking skills would be useful.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Health cover
• Early finish Friday
• Great working environment

Only suitable candidates will be directly contacted about this position and we will not store or process the data of candidates in any way unless consent has been obtained.