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Working with cross functional Global teams you will provide solutions relating to the development of toy product and Point of Sale (POS) Packaging across the entire range of Moose products from concept and costing through to manufacturing.

The role will require you to ensure product appeal and integrity under varying shipping and display conditions. This will include packaging development on both 2D and 3D environments, cost estimation, testing and analysis, materials and process selection for packaging based on manufacturability, durability, performance and price, while always pushing the boundaries of innovation, quality and design.

This role will be based in the LA Office and work along with Moose Global teams on Licensed brand packaging. You will work closely with Product Design, Art Directors, Product Engineering and Project Management teams to develop new packaging solutions that:

• provide innovative design and engineering solutions
• satisfy the design intent
• meet product integrity specifications
• are feasible and cost efficient to manufacture
• meet the required schedule
• deliver “Frustration Free” and environmentally conscious packaging solutions

• A tertiary qualification in Packaging Engineering, Product Design, Engineering, Industrial Design or similar
• 5+ years of packaging design and engineering experience (concept to production), including 3D modelling, costing, testing and manufacturing
• Toy industry or FMCG experience is valuable but not essential.

• In collaboration with the Design team, assist in the further development of licensed brand packaging solutions from approved concept through to production with a focus on innovation
• Work with the Design team to prepare cost estimates on packaging and printing options during concept development while ensuring all packaging dimensions are estimated accurately to enable retail partners to set planograms
• Provide packaging design and engineering direction and technical support to the product development team, including guidance regarding concept feasibility, cost considerations, general product manufacturing and assembly recommendations
• Analyze packaging designs to optimise the utilization of materials as well as manufacturing, assembly methods and production processes in order to meet cost objectives, quality and transit testing specifications
• Ensure packaging concepts are feasible in large scale manufacturing environment and are delivered within budget
• Contribute to the development of “Frustration Free Packaging”
• Research and present new package design trends, technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Build and maintain packaging library and ensure all conceptual packaging concepts, approved packaging die-lines and blister specs are documented and filed future use
• Design and creation of inside packaging components, including blisters and component layout
• Creation of "Product Packing Instructions" documents to clearly communicate internally to the Global organisation and externally with production partners.
• Prepare and maintain product specification for all In-Store Display units, including FSDU, Shelf Ready PDQ, Sidekick, Endcap, and Shelf Pallets
• Design from concept to production including engineering analysis, testing, design, tooling recommendations, prototype build, safety approvals and product integration
• Develop and check technical documentation, engineering drawings and assembly diagrams to ensure that necessary information for manufacturing and assembly is clearly communicated
• Interface with manufacturers to resolve technical issues that may arise in manufacturing and to improve cost and quality of designs
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and continual improvement planning
• Provide training to other personnel to improve overall capabilities and knowledge

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.

8:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday

8:30am – 3:00pm, Friday

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

USD $90,000-96,000 USD

• 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
• 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 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.

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.

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.