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Brand Manager, Melissa & Doug

Wilton, CT · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children's toy ... development, market research, pricing, forecasting and customer sell-in * Help to manage P&L ...

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Brand Manager, Melissa & Doug

Wilton, CT · Hybrid

$100K - $120K/yr

Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children's toy ... development, market research, pricing, forecasting and customer sell-in * Help to manage P&L ...

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Packaging Designer [Contract]

Wilton, CT · Hybrid

$50/hr

... package development and approval process. What are your skills and experience? * Experience in the consumer products industry; toy package design preferred. * Advanced knowledge of Illustrator ...

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Packaging Designer [Contract]

Wilton, CT · On-site

$35 - $50/hr

... package development and approval process. What are your skills and experience? * Experience in the consumer products industry; toy package design preferred. * Advanced knowledge of Illustrator ...

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Vice President, Design

Wilton, CT · Hybrid

Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children's toy ... Manage designerworkload, employing external resources when needed for all new product development ...

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What qualifications do you need to be a toy development professional?

A toy development professional typically needs a bachelor's degree in fields such as industrial design, engineering, or product development. Strong skills in creativity, prototyping, and knowledge of manufacturing processes are important, along with experience in CAD software and understanding safety standards for toys.

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 Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Hybrid job distribution.

Sr. Finance Manager, Market Operations

Catenon india

Enfield, CT • On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Company Description

This company is a family-owned company based in Billund, Denmark, and best known for the manufacture of toys. It is one of the biggest toy companies especially popular for toy building blocks and bricks.

Job Description

Act as lead Financial Business Partner for the Operations Business Unit and own delivery of Financial Performance Management, Financial Planning (3 year Business Planning, Annual Planning, Monthly Estimates), and strategic direction and target setting

People leader: coaching, mentoring, motivation and development of 2 employees

Participate in and challenge the monthly Supply and Demand planning done in Americas through great insight and SOP understanding; ensure right trade off discussion in Americas and Global including incorporating a financial perspective to the discussions

Collect and consolidate SOP knowledge in Finance and work with stakeholder in Finance and in the rest of the organization on all levels

Responsible for the Americas Process and Consolidation area, supporting all of Americas Market Finance

Execute tactical implementation of Finance Business Plan and Finance collaboration structure

Engage as member of Business Unit leadership team to influence and impact financial and non-financial decisions

Embed Financial Stewardship into organization

Provide ad hoc financial support, training, etc.

Shape and drive own agenda in line with company Strategy

Act as BU "CFO" and be acknowledged as such

Ensure and apply E2E thinking in own area and in rest of the organization; responsible for own area and employees areas 

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 7 years Financial Planning and Analysis or transferable finance/accounting experience; MBA or Finance Master degree is preferred

Working with finance in a strategic context e.g. supporting top management in developing business plans

Explain financial impact / consequences to management as well as line and service area

Stakeholder management: Negotiate, dare to take constructive conflicts, proper communication

People Leadership

Experience working with SOP from a finance angle

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

SAP and Business Objects a plus

Domestic and International Travel: average 10 - 20 days per year

Global mobility for future roles a plus

Additional Information

Interested candidates can send their CV's to "jsathye(at)catenon.com" with "Application to Market Operations" subject line.

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