Sr. Industrial Designer
Van Nuys, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Senior Industrial Designer
WhoWe Are:
We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility.â We create opportunities for every childs potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program work to create a sustainable future and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation.â
There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.â â
What youll do:
- Lead the full industrial design processfrom concept sketches and mockups to CAD development prototyping and production handoff.
- Own assigned product categories and support long-term innovation and roadmap planning.
- Generate new product concepts and enhance existing designs using research trends and consumer insights.
- Collaborate with Engineering Marketing Costing Compliance PMO and Brand teams to define product features specifications CMF direction and manufacturing requirements.
- Conduct competitive reviews evaluate customer feedback and translate insights into actionable design improvements.
- Participate in user testing and analyze feedback to ensure safety functionality and consumer satisfaction.
- Identify design challenges early and develop creative feasible solutions.
- Create clear presentations to share design intent and direction with cross-functional teams and leadership.
- Utilize 3D printing and rapid prototyping tools to test refine and validate design concepts.
- Manage schedules for priority projects and deliver work aligned with project timelines and business needs.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Bring It!
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Design (preferred) and 5 years of product design experience through production.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating styling storytelling and consumer product design (hard goods soft goods or electronics).
- Proficiency in SolidWorks KeyShot Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Hands-on experience with 3D printers and rapid prototyping workflows.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding blow molding rotocast and compression/liquid injection molding.
- Clear communicator with strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate design intent.
- Organized self-driven and capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Strong collaborator who also works effectively independe
We Got You Covered!
As a Great Place to Work Certified company we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical vision dental and life coverages wellness benefits generous employer-matched 401(k) plans discretionary bonuses opportunities to earn equity and much more. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
To give our people flexibility we offer a hybrid work environment. Munchkins Hybrid Schedule allow employees to work extended hours Monday - Thursday and Half-day Fridays all year long. We also provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.
Salary range: $90000 - $130000
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Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. Were proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications merit and business needs. We recruit employ train and promote regardless of race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age veteran status genetic characteristic or any other protected status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Discover products that make parents' lives more enjoyable by thinking of "the little things."