Industrial Designer / Toy Designer (Physical Products) - Contractor

KiwiCo is an innovative eCommerce company that creates hands-on products and experiences to spark creativity and curiosity in kids and families. The contract Industrial/Toy Designer will lead product design projects from conception through finished products, including ideation, prototyping, visualization, testing, specifications, and sampling. The role collaborates cross-functionally to develop fun, functional, and manufacturable products.

Responsibilities:

• Experience designing for manufacture: 4+ years designing consumer products, toy experience a plus. Experience with all aspects of the product development process, from conception through to a finished product. Packaging design experience is a plus. You are passionate about the design process and pursue excellence in all aspects
• Strong prototyping skills. You’re a maker at heart and love getting creative with your hands. You are proficient with a range of making tools: laser cutting, 3D printing, hand building
• Strong visualization skills. You can communicate new product ideas with compelling sketches and renders. You are proficient with 3D modeling in Solidworks, Fusion360, Rhino and others, and rendering software like Keyshot, Blender, or others
• Experience with user testing and insights: You are passionate about channeling the voices of the people (kids!) who use our products and identifying ways products should change to better meet their needs and be more engaging. Experience play testing with kids is a plus
• Passionate about kids, creativity, and play. You love kids and the power of hands-on learning and exploration for all ages. You love design that sparks curiosity and engagement
• Time management skills and ability to multitask. You will be responsible for prioritizing, organizing, and proactively bringing creative leadership across multiple projects. Effective time management is a must
• Collaboration & communication skills. We work closely with our Operations, Sourcing, Editorial, and Marketing teams. You have exceptional communication skills that allow fluid cross-functional team discussions, projects, and collaborations. A true team player
• Always learning. We enthusiastically dive into the unknown. You are someone who loves to learn, grow, and push the boundaries of what’s possible
• 4+ years experience designing products from concept to manufacturing
• Proficient in 3D modeling software (Solidworks or Fusion360)
• Proficient in Adobe Suite
• Proficient in rendering software (Keyshot, Blender)

Requirements:

• Strong prototyping skills. You're a maker at heart and love getting creative with your hands. You are proficient with a range of making tools: laser cutting, 3D printing, hand building
• Strong visualization skills. You can communicate new product ideas with compelling sketches and renders. You are proficient with 3D modeling in Solidworks, Fusion360, Rhino and others, and rendering software like Keyshot, Blender, or others
• Passionate about kids, creativity, and play. You love kids and the power of hands-on learning and exploration for all ages. You love design that sparks curiosity and engagement
• Time management skills and ability to multitask. You will be responsible for prioritizing, organizing, and proactively bringing creative leadership across multiple projects. Effective time management is a must
• Collaboration & communication skills. We work closely with our Operations, Sourcing, Editorial, and Marketing teams. You have exceptional communication skills that allow fluid cross-functional team discussions, projects, and collaborations. A true team player
• Always learning. We enthusiastically dive into the unknown. We are someone who loves to learn, grow, and push the boundaries of what's possible
• 4+ years experience designing products from concept to manufacturing
• Bachelor or Masters degree in relevant field (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design or Product Design)
• Proficient in 3D modeling software (Solidworks or Fusion360)
• Proficient in Adobe Suite
• Proficient in rendering software (Keyshot, Blender)
• Experience designing for manufacture: 4+ years designing consumer products, toy experience a plus. Experience with all aspects of the product development process, from conception through to a finished product. Packaging design experience is a plus
• Experience with user testing and insights: You are passionate about channeling the voices of the people (kids!) who use our products and identifying ways products should change to better meet their needs and be more engaging. Experience play testing with kids is a plus