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Adapture Renewables

O&M Manager

Oakland, CA

$130K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... for the LEGO brand through generations, including making the world a better place for the LEGO ... Review future project designs for O&M assessment and feedback. * Coordinate procurement of parts ...

HOKALI

After School Program Educator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Robotics, Coding, Lego * After Care Schedule: Monday - Friday; specific hours vary by program needs ... Access to the HOKALI Academy - a community space designed to help all Educators learn, connect, and ...

HOKALI

After School Program Educator

Alameda, CA

Robotics, Coding, Lego * After Care Schedule: Monday - Friday; specific hours vary by program needs ... Access to the HOKALI Academy - a community space designed to help all Educators learn, connect, and ...

HOKALI

After School Program Educator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Robotics, Coding, Lego * After Care Schedule: Monday - Friday; specific hours vary by program needs ... Access to the HOKALI Academy - a community space designed to help all Educators learn, connect, and ...

HOKALI

After School Program Educator

Alameda, CA · On-site

Robotics, Coding, Lego * After Care Schedule: Monday - Friday; specific hours vary by program needs ... Access to the HOKALI Academy - a community space designed to help all Educators learn, connect, and ...

HOKALI

After School Program Educator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Robotics, Coding, Lego * After Care Schedule: Monday - Friday; specific hours vary by program needs ... Access to the HOKALI Academy - a community space designed to help all Educators learn, connect, and ...

HOKALI

After School Program Educator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Robotics, Coding, Lego * After Care Schedule: Monday - Friday; specific hours vary by program needs ... Access to the HOKALI Academy - a community space designed to help all Educators learn, connect, and ...

HOKALI

After School Program Educator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Robotics, Coding, Lego * After Care Schedule: Monday - Friday; specific hours vary by program needs ... Access to the HOKALI Academy - a community space designed to help all Educators learn, connect, and ...

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How much do lego designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for lego designer in California is $64,587.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,900.00 and $83,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical workday look like for a Lego designer?

A typical day for a Lego Designer involves brainstorming ideas, sketching concepts, and developing 3D models using specialized digital design software. Designers often collaborate closely with other team members, including fellow designers, engineers, and marketing professionals, to refine models and ensure playability and safety standards are met. Regular meetings, prototype building, and iterative testing are also part of the process. This collaborative and creative work environment helps bring exciting new Lego products from concept to shelf.

What is a Lego designer?

A Lego Designer is responsible for creating new LEGO sets and models by designing and prototyping builds using LEGO bricks and digital tools. They work as part of a creative team to develop themes, play features, and instructions that align with LEGO’s brand and standards. Designers use their creativity, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills to bring innovative and fun products to market.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lego designer?

To thrive as a Lego Designer, you need a strong background in design, creativity, 3D modeling, and a relevant degree in industrial design, architecture, or a related field. Familiarity with digital design tools such as LEGO Digital Designer (LDD), Autodesk Maya, or similar CAD software is commonly required, along with experience in prototyping. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help set top candidates apart in collaborative environments. These skills enable Lego Designers to create innovative, buildable models that meet brand standards and engage customers worldwide.

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Infographic showing various Lego Designer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $64,587 per year, or $31.1 per hour.

FIRST Robotics Coach - FLL/FTC/FRC

Code Ninjas

Union City, CA • On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Training & development

Who are we?
Code Ninjas is the nation's fastest-growing kids coding and STEM education franchise. At our centers, kids and teens build confidence, critical thinking skills, and teamwork by exploring robotics, coding, and engineering through hands-on experiences. Our mission: Kids have fun, parents see results. Whether they're coding games or programming advanced robots, students are always engaged, growing, and preparing for the future.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking passionate and dedicated FIRST Robotics Coaches / Instructors to lead, mentor, and support our competitive youth robotics teams across multiple divisions: FIRST LEGO League (FLL), FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), and FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC).
This role is perfect for someone who loves hands-on engineering, enjoys working with tech-minded youth, and thrives on mentoring future engineers. You will guide students through the complexities of the official FIRST season and off-season training, helping them design, build, program, and strategize their way to competition success.
Scheduling & Availability Requirements:
  • For FLL Programs: Weekday availability is required.
  • For FTC & FRC Programs: Weekend availability is required.

What you'll do:
  • Coach and mentor competitive teams (ranging from elementary to high school) through their official competition seasons and training bootcamps.
  • FLL Focus: Guide younger students in building and programming autonomous LEGO robots (Spike Prime) to complete complex field missions and develop an innovative Research Project.
  • FTC/FRC Focus: Guide older students in designing and building robust, metal-structured robots using industry-standard parts, control systems, and pneumatics/electronics.
  • Support students in programming languages appropriate to their division (Word Blocks/Python for FLL, advanced Java for FTC and FRC Auto and TeleOp).
  • Mentor teams on game strategy, mechanical design, documentation (Engineering Portfolios/Notebooks), and presentation skills for competitions.
  • Foster a highly collaborative, inclusive, and respectful team environment centered on FIRST Core Values and Gracious Professionalism.
  • Communicate regularly and proactively with the Center Manager regarding team tasks, progress, and competition logistics, while keeping parents updated on schedules.

What you bring:
  • Experience working with children, youth, or teens in a teaching, coaching, or mentoring capacity.
  • Strong technical familiarity with robotics hardware, electronics, and mechanical engineering concepts.
  • Solid programming foundations (Java or Python preferred) or a strong willingness to learn the FIRST software ecosystems.
  • Ability to break down complex engineering and coding principles into structured, student-led milestones.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Reliability, patience, and a genuine passion for competitive STEM education.

Bonus if you have (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Prior experience participating in, mentoring, or coaching FLL, FTC, or FRC teams (Highly desired)
  • An academic or professional background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Experience with CAD software (such as Onshape, Fusion 360, or SolidWorks) for robot design.

Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
ABOUT US
Code Ninjas® is the world's largest and fastest-growing kids coding franchise, with hundreds of locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2016, our company is headquartered in Houston, TX. At our centers, kids learn to code while building their own video games. Kids have fun, parents see results®.
Code Ninjas is creating the problem solvers of tomorrow. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Code Ninjas Corporate.

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