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Junior Product Designer

SBT Global, Inc. Pico Rivera, CA

Pico Rivera, CA

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$60k - $65k/yr Full time Marketing Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Illustrator

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Job Description

The Junior Product Designer role at SBT Global, Inc. supports the design of plush toys and character-based consumer products from early concept through production. The position is based onsite in Pico Rivera, CA and involves close collaboration with brand, product development, and design teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop creative concepts for new plush toys and character-based products.
Collaborate with 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.
Produce professional-quality vectorized product artwork and production files for factory use.
Prepare production-ready artwork, design specifications, and visual references.
Support the product development team in confirming designs are practical for production.
Assist with material, fabric, color, and finish selection.
Participate in prototype and sample reviews and update designs as needed.
Review samples for consistency with approved designs, including color, materials, artwork, and overall appearance.
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, applying relevant trends while maintaining brand identity.
Manage assigned design tasks and meet project deadlines.
Maintain organized project files, artwork, specifications, and design documentation.
Collaborate with product development, marketing, production, and quality assurance teams.
Communicate design changes, project updates, and potential issues clearly.
Support product development and QA teams throughout the sample and production process.
Develop an understanding of U.S. toy and consumer product safety requirements.
Learn and consider basic manufacturing requirements when creating product designs.
Help identify and resolve design-related production issues.

Requirements

2 to 3 years of professional experience in Graphic Design, Product Design, Product Development, Toy Production, or a related field.
Portfolio demonstrating strong design skills and process, such as 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 including concept development, artwork preparation, prototyping, or sample revisions.
Experience with plush toys, soft goods, character merchandise, or consumer products (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.

Technologies

Adobe Illustrator
Photoshop
Google Workspace

Role Details

Location: Pico Rivera, CA (onsite)
Employment: Full-time, On-Site
Working hours: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Compensation: USD 60,000 to 65,000 per year (DOE)

Confidentiality

All information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

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