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Schylling

Toy Designer

Pawtucket, RI · On-site

$63K - $92K/yr

As a Toy Designer, you'll play a key role in concepting, designing, and developing innovative toys ... Working alongside the VP of Product Development and the department team, you'll help bring playful ...

Schylling

Toy Designer

Pawtucket, RI

$63K - $92K/yr

As a Toy Designer, you'll play a key role in concepting, designing, and developing innovative toys ... Working alongside the VP of Product Development and the department team, you'll help bring playful ...

Schylling

Senior Toy Designer

Pawtucket, RI · On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

Creative Development & Ideation: * Drive revenue generating product innovation by identifying market gaps and developing commercially viable product that excites consumers. * Develop original toy ...

Schylling

Senior Toy Designer

Pawtucket, RI

$85K - $120K/yr

Creative Development & Ideation: * Drive revenue generating product innovation by identifying market gaps and developing commercially viable product that excites consumers. * Develop original toy ...

Joyin Inc

Senior Toy Designer

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$101K - $108K/yr

We are looking for a passionate toy designer who wants to work in a fast-paced team, take leadership in product development, and convert creative design concepts to actual products. Job Type ...

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How much do toy development jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for toy development in the United States is $53,418.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,500.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What job makes $10,000 a month without a degree?

In toy development, high-level roles such as senior designers or product managers can earn around $10,000 per month, especially with extensive experience and a strong portfolio. These positions often require specialized skills, industry knowledge, and sometimes certifications, but may not always require a formal degree.

What is the difference between Toy Development vs Toy Design?

AspectToy DevelopmentToy Design
Primary FocusOverseeing the entire process from concept to production, including engineering, manufacturing, and testing.Creating the visual and conceptual design of toys, focusing on aesthetics and user experience.
Required SkillsProduct management, engineering knowledge, project coordination, understanding of manufacturing processes.Creative skills, sketching, 3D modeling, understanding of materials and ergonomics.
Work EnvironmentCollaborative with engineers, manufacturers, and marketers in toy companies or studios.Design studios, toy companies, or freelance environments focusing on conceptual work.

While toy development involves managing the entire production process, toy design concentrates on creating the toy's appearance and concept. Both roles are essential and often overlap, but toy development ensures the product is feasible and manufacturable, whereas toy design emphasizes creativity and user appeal.

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Infographic showing various Toy Development job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 83% In-person, and 17% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $53,418 per year, or $25.7 per hour.
Toy Development Manager, Tara Toy

Toy Development Manager, Tara Toy

Just Play, LLC

Hauppauge, NY • On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Product Manager, Tara Toy

Department: Product Development

Reporting To: Director, Product Development
Location: Hauppauge, NY

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 annually


Company Overview:

Just Play is a passionate and trend driven leader in the children’s consumer goods industry. Our products are an impressive mix of promotional and everyday items for the whole family. We work with the world’s leading children’s entertainment brands to manufacture and distribute exceptional products to every major mass retailer throughout North America and around the world.


Job Summary:

Industry leading children’s consumer goods company is seeking a Product Manager to support the Director of Product Development in a fast-paced and exciting environment. This individual will work with key internal and external teams to facilitate product development.

The ideal candidate is an organized and collaborative professional capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, ideally with experience working with plastic molded items.

This is not a hybrid role, and being on site five days a week is required.


Principal Responsibilities:

  • Support the Product Development team to manage and track day-to-day communication & development of product lines with both internal cross-functional team (incl. product development, Far East team, marketing, packaging, sales, and design) and external partners to deliver against key milestones and business needs.
  • Maintain key development documents and systems including product line lists, product presentations, financial documents, and approvals.
  • Assist with all aspects of marketing & product and work well in a fast-paced environment.
  • Administrative duties include key daily responsibilities including but not limited to data entry, product tracking and shipments, presentation & spreadsheet creation.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, design or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of product management experience in a consumer products company required.
  • Highly motivated individual with strong work ethic.
  • Ability to multi-task while staying organized with strong attention to detail and superior communication skills.
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)
  • Knowledge of graphic design programs a plus (Illustrator, Photoshop,)
  • Fluency in English (both written and verbal).
  • Occasional domestic travel may be required


Just Play is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.