Junior Product Designer Job at SBT Global, Inc., Pico Rivera, CA

  • SBT Global, Inc.
  • Pico Rivera, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Full-time, On-Site

Working Hours: 9:00 AM ~ 5:30 PM

Salary: $60,000 ~ $65,000 (DOE)

We are looking for a creative Junior Product Designer who can bring fresh product ideas to the table—not just execute designs . You will join the Brand Teams and work closely with our product development and design teams to develop plush toys and character-based consumer products from concept through production.

This role is a great opportunity for a designer with 2–3 years of professional experience who has a strong foundation in graphic and product design, enjoys character-driven products, and is eager to learn and grow within the toy and consumer products industry.

Job Description

Product Concept & Design Development

  • Develop creative concepts for new plush toys and character-based products.
  • Collaborate with the product development and design teams to brainstorm new product ideas.
  • Create concept sketches, rough designs, color variations, 2D artwork, and product mockups.
  • Translate brand direction and creative concepts into product designs.
  • Revise designs based on team feedback, sample reviews, and production needs.

Production & Technical Design

  • Create professional-quality vectorized product artwork and production files for factory use.
  • Prepare production-ready artwork, design specifications, and visual references.
  • Work with the product development team to help ensure designs are practical for production.
  • Assist with material, fabric, color, and finish selection.
  • Participate in prototype and sample reviews and make design revisions as needed.
  • Assist in reviewing samples for consistency with approved designs, including color, materials, artwork, and overall appearance.

Market & Trend Research

  • Research current trends in toys, plush, character merchandise, collectibles, and consumer products.
  • Monitor competitor products and emerging market trends.
  • Research new materials, design ideas, and product opportunities.
  • Apply relevant trends while maintaining the brand identity.

Project Coordination

  • Manage assigned design tasks and meet project deadlines.
  • Maintain organized project files, artwork, specifications, and design documentation.
  • Collaborate with teams including product development, marketing, production, and quality assurance.
  • Communicate design changes, project updates, and potential issues clearly.
  • Support the product development and QA teams throughout the sample and production process.

Product Development & Manufacturing

  • Develop an understanding of U.S. toy and consumer product safety requirements.
  • Learn and consider basic manufacturing requirements when developing product designs.
  • Support the team in identifying and resolving design-related production issues.
Qualifications

  • 2–3 years of professional experience in Graphic Design, Product Design, Product Development, Toy Production, or a related field.
  • Portfolio demonstrating strong design skills and design process. Examples may include concept sketches, product designs, mockups, final artwork, or production files.
  • Bachelor's degree or BFA in Graphic Design, Product Design, Toy Design, Digital Media, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience with product design or pre-production processes such as concept development, artwork preparation, prototyping, or sample revisions.
  • Experience with plush toys, soft goods, character merchandise, or consumer products is preferred but not required.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to accept feedback, make revisions, and work collaboratively with a team.
  • Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines with guidance from senior team members.
  • Interest in character brands, toys, plush, collectibles, and consumer product trends.

Preferred Skills

  • Drawing and concept development skills.
  • Familiarity with plush toys or soft-goods construction.
  • Experience communicating design details with factories or product development teams.
  • Familiarity with print-ready or production-ready artwork.
  • Experience with ClickUp, or similar project management tools.
  • Basic knowledge of U.S. toy or consumer product safety requirements.
  • Passion for character design, toys, and collectibles.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job Tags

Full time

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