Middleweight Product Designer
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- England,West Midlands,Worcestershire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
Job Description:
*Monday to Friday
*Great benefits!
*Work in a fun creative environment!
Talent Guardian is working with a well-established and growing toy company in Worcestershire to recruit a Mid-Weight Product Designer for their Product Development team. This is a great opportunity to join a creative, commercially focused business designing engaging toys for global markets.
The role involves developing innovative toy concepts from initial idea through to pre-production. It suits a strong visual communicator with excellent illustration skills, strong design fundamentals, and a passion for creating playful, commercially viable products while collaborating with internal teams and international manufacturing partners.
Key Responsibilities *Work alongside the Head of Product Development and the wider design team to create innovative, market-leading toy concepts.
*Develop concepts into production-ready designs, including CAD models, 2D technical drawings, and detailed product specifications.
*Produce high-quality visuals, illustrations, and graphic assets to communicate design intent clearly and effectively.
*Apply knowledge of toy manufacturing processes, particularly plastics (e.g. injection moulding, blow moulding).
*Design with strong commercial awareness, ensuring products meet cost targets while maintaining quality, safety, and play value.
*Create presentation and promotional assets to support product launches and internal reviews.
*Collaborate with licensors and global brand partners, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and creative standards.
*Support the development and refinement of existing toy ranges.
*Coordinate projects across UK and international offices, as well as external suppliers and manufacturers.
*Support compliance, testing, and pre-production processes.
*Manage timelines, key milestones, and stage-gate reviews to ensure on-time delivery.
Essential Skills & Experience *At least 4 years’ experience in a similar product or toy design role.
*Degree in Product Design or a related creative discipline.
*A strong portfolio showcasing creativity, concept development, and polished execution.
*Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD.
*Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
*Excellent visual communication skills, with a keen eye for form, colour, character, and layout.
*Highly motivated, detail-focused, and passionate about toy design.
*A positive, collaborative team player with a good sense of humour.
Apply today!
*Great benefits!
*Work in a fun creative environment!
Talent Guardian is working with a well-established and growing toy company in Worcestershire to recruit a Mid-Weight Product Designer for their Product Development team. This is a great opportunity to join a creative, commercially focused business designing engaging toys for global markets.
The role involves developing innovative toy concepts from initial idea through to pre-production. It suits a strong visual communicator with excellent illustration skills, strong design fundamentals, and a passion for creating playful, commercially viable products while collaborating with internal teams and international manufacturing partners.
Key Responsibilities *Work alongside the Head of Product Development and the wider design team to create innovative, market-leading toy concepts.
*Develop concepts into production-ready designs, including CAD models, 2D technical drawings, and detailed product specifications.
*Produce high-quality visuals, illustrations, and graphic assets to communicate design intent clearly and effectively.
*Apply knowledge of toy manufacturing processes, particularly plastics (e.g. injection moulding, blow moulding).
*Design with strong commercial awareness, ensuring products meet cost targets while maintaining quality, safety, and play value.
*Create presentation and promotional assets to support product launches and internal reviews.
*Collaborate with licensors and global brand partners, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and creative standards.
*Support the development and refinement of existing toy ranges.
*Coordinate projects across UK and international offices, as well as external suppliers and manufacturers.
*Support compliance, testing, and pre-production processes.
*Manage timelines, key milestones, and stage-gate reviews to ensure on-time delivery.
Essential Skills & Experience *At least 4 years’ experience in a similar product or toy design role.
*Degree in Product Design or a related creative discipline.
*A strong portfolio showcasing creativity, concept development, and polished execution.
*Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD.
*Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
*Excellent visual communication skills, with a keen eye for form, colour, character, and layout.
*Highly motivated, detail-focused, and passionate about toy design.
*A positive, collaborative team player with a good sense of humour.
Apply today!
Job number 3427991
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Company Details:
Talent Guardian
Company size: 10–19 employees
Industry: FMCG
Talent Guardian is a highly regarded recruitment consultancy and brand ambassador, specialising in the FMCG, Consumer Goods & Services market across t...