Plush Toy Designer

With over 90 years in the industry, Mary Meyer is a leading designer and manufacturer of baby and children's toys, dedicated to bringing joy to children and families worldwide. We pride ourselves on our products’ quality, craftsmanship, creativity, and sustainability.

We are seeking a talented and passionate Plush Toy Designer to join our design team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in toy design, a love for plush toys, and the ability to adapt to our design aesthetic. As a Plush Toy Designer, you will conceptualize, design, and develop engaging plush toys representing the Mary Meyer brand.

• Create original plush toy designs, from initial sketches to final prototypes, adhering to brand and safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, marketing, and sales, to ensure designs are feasible and align with market trends.
• Develop detailed design specifications and technical packages for production, including materials, colors, and dimensions.
• Conduct hands‑on evaluations of prototypes to ensure quality standards.
• Revise designs based on feedback from team members and business partners.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitors, and innovative design techniques.

• Bachelor’s degree in design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
• Proven experience in plush toy design or a relevant creative field, with a portfolio showcasing your work.
• Strong artistic and technical skills, with proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketchbook Pro for iPad, Procreate for iPad, working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and Google Drive).
• Excellent understanding of materials, safety regulations, and manufacturing processes related to plush toys.
• Creative thinking and problem‑solving abilities, along with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate ideas effectively.
• Some domestic travel required to attend industry trade shows.
• Potential Asia travel to factories and overseas offices as this candidate advances within the company.

This is an onsite role in Townshend, Vermont at our headquarters. For timing and in full transparency we will be collecting candidate information and starting the formal vetting process within the next 30 days. The job will remain posted until we find our next Plush Toy Designer.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Manufacturing

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