Senior Product Developer – Toys/Hardlines
Core
Design, develop, and approve products across Toys & Hardlines categories, ensuring brand integrity and commercial viability from concept to production.
Role type
Senior Product Developer (Toys & Hardlines)
Builds
Market-ready toy and hardline products for global retail and e-commerce channels
Domain
Consumer products, licensed entertainment, manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product development lifecycle management, CAD review, material knowledge, 2D/3D design execution, manufacturing feasibility analysis, packaging structure design, licensed entertainment landscape understanding, cost target balancing, presentation creation
Preferred skills
Industrial design background, illustration skills, cross-functional collaboration, multi-timezone project management
Technologies
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Keynote, PowerPoint, Word, Excel
Responsibilities
Manage assigned categories through the product development lifecycle including CAD review, sampling, and final production; Review and guide toy functionality, safety considerations, materials, and manufacturing feasibility; Contribute to identifying growth opportunities and conceptualize designs supporting franchise priorities; Demonstrate strong understanding of licensed entertainment and ensure accurate application of characters and creative assets; Serve as the day-to-day Design & PD contact for assigned categories with licensees, retailers, and agents; Partner cross-functionally with Category, Franchise, Legal, and Retail teams to support alignment throughout development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC