Product Designer

Product Designer, Easton, PA

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This role is responsible for creating engaging and imaginative experiences that inspire creativity through artistic expression, unique play patterns, and the thoughtful integration of technology.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate innovative product concepts by presenting ideas through sketches, compelling and original play patterns, renderings, physical models and prototypes.
• Design products that are both creatively exciting and commercially relevant to consumers and the trade.
• Create prototypes using model shop tools, including foam core construction, spray painting, spray-mounted presentation boards, 3D printers. Our philosophy - make ideas tangible.
• Deliver design work on time, aligned with product development timelines and key milestone schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, internal and external, and both domestic and international vendors to guide products from concept through production.
• Work within established budgets while partnering with teams across engineering, R&D, marketing, sourcing, and operations.
• Actively contribute to and lead creative brainstorming sessions to spark new product ideas and enhancements.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Toy Design, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in product design and development, ideally within a corporate or brand-driven environment. Experience with consumer products-particularly children's art supplies, stationery, toy, or CPG-is strongly preferred.
• Experience taking products from concept through production, including working with overseas vendors, is a strong plus
• Strong conceptual thinking and a passion for creating engaging, hands-on experiences for children.
• Ability to translate abstract ideas into tangible product designs through sketching, rendering, and prototyping.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D design software, including:
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Rhino (3D modeling)
• KeyShot (rendering)
• SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software (a plus)
• Experience with model-making tools and techniques, including foam core construction, hand tools, and basic spray painting.
• Excellent verbal and visual communication skills; able to clearly present and justify design decisions to cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and comfort working in multidisciplinary teams across design, marketing, R&D, engineering, and sourcing.
• Mechatronics background preferred, with working knowledge of basic engineering principles, manufacturing methods, and experience collaborating with offshore vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead product innovation efforts with originality, strategic thinking, and a self-starting mindset-actively identifying opportunities and pushing creative boundaries without waiting for direction.
• Must be able to effectively use all Microsoft office productivity applications (Ex: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

• This position is based at our corporate office in Pennsylvania and follows a hybrid schedule: three days in-office and two days remote each week.
• The role involves both office-based work (computer and drafting board) and hands-on time in the model shop.
• Must be comfortable using basic hand tools, foam core cutting equipment, and working in a paint booth environment.

Some travel may be required, including international travel for vendor collaboration, trend research, or production support.

WHY CRAYOLA?

• Kid Inspired Culture
• Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees
• Community Volunteerism Opportunities
• Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees
• Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• Discounts on a wide variety of products and services - automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment

Green is our favorite color! Crayola cares about the environment and responsibly makes the products you love. Learn more about Crayola's creative solutions for greener tomorrows: https://aut.crayocom.cloud.sitefinity.com/about-us/sustainability

We offer competitive salary, outstanding benefits and the potential for advancement through the use of creative abilities. No phone calls please.

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Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Crayola LLC, and we value the partnerships we have built with our vendors. For this reason, Crayola LLC has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by Human Resources at Crayola LLC in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.