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About Us

Moose Toys exists to make kids superhappy. For this revolutionary brand, happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. Known for our trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, and strong commitment to the future of our planet, our toys are consistently recognised with global awards and accolades.

Our Culture

At Moose we are playful with a purpose. Fun is at the heart of everything we do, but we're also very serious about the important stuff: our people, our values, and the planet:

• We're officially a Great Place to Work!
• We're a family.
• We dream big.
• We love diversity.
• We're always learning.
• We prioritise well-being.
• We give back in a big way.
• We're serious about sustainability.
• We bring the fun!

Visit our website or our LinkedIn Life page for more information on our amazing brands and people.

Position Title:

Principal Designer: Preschool Toys

Classification:

Exempt

Position Status:

Full Time

Reports To:

Vice President, Design

Direct Reports:

None

Role Objectives:

Set the creative vision for Moose brands and product lines and identify and leverage emerging consumer market trends in the market. In addition, work with key stakeholders to help to identify product/business opportunities and to develop and implement supporting product strategies to meet and or exceed our brand growth goals.

Qualifications:

         Relevant Bachelor's degree preferred.

         8 years' experience in a similar role focusing on product development.

         Experience working in the consumer goods industry, particularly the toy industry.

Responsibilities: 

         Generate and present concepts for Moose's product lines. This includes helping to develop brand names, storylines, games, and additional products which expand those toys into a dynamic product range.

         Develop a bold and clear creative vision for set brands and ensure alignment with marketing and key stakeholders.

         Generate copy for advertising, packaging, websites and marketing material for Moose's product lines.

         Compile and present mood boards that assist in making decisions on styling and theming for Moose's product lines.

         Work with HOD, Art Directors, Illustrators, and Product Designers to produce cutting edge work for our product lines and extensions.

         Work closely with relevant Stakeholders to provide product design ideas and assistance for existing or new products/brands.

         Ensure that Moose is actively kept up to date with what is happening in the market at retail level e.g. With trends, styling and popular culture that enables Moose's product lines to enter the marketplace with the best possible chance of success.

         Assist in sourcing and liaising with freelance and external resources that lift the quality of Moose's product lines and extensions.

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Hours

8:30am - 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday

8:30am - 3:00pm, Friday

30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.

Plus, reasonable additional hours due to multiple time-zones.

Hybrid working arrangement: Tues-Thurs in El Segundo office.

Salary Band

USD $150,000-$160,000

Physical Demands

         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery, may need to reach, stoop, kneel to access items

         Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time

         Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work

         Light to moderate lifting is required

         Frequently communicates with other employees and third-parties, must be able to speak clearly and exchange accurate information.

         Regular, predictable attendance is required

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

Work Environment

         Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers and light traffic)

         Indoor business office environment with windows; light foot traffic within work areas

         Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All Welcome

Just like the wide range and variety of brands, Moose embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or on the basis of disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact recruitment@moosetoys.com, quoting the job title and reference number.

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