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:
1. Qualification in Design or any related discipline;
2. Strong hands on design experience in plush toys - experience in plush with electronics is a major plus;
3. Excellent styling and colour sense, as well as strong understanding of plush design for manufacturing - technical requirements and materials;
4. Experience and ability to work in all phases of product development, from conceptualisation to final prototype stage;
5. Strong in sketching, ...