Design Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall look, feel, and consistency of toy lines across packaging, product design, labels, marketing materials, and retailer presentations
• Oversee the development of concepts, product aesthetics, color stories, graphics, packaging systems, and brand extensions
• Guide designers through concept development, production artwork, rendering, packaging execution, and final factory handoff
• Work closely with product development, engineering, sales, marketing, and factory teams to ensure designs are creative, manufacturable, cost-conscious, and aligned with business goals
• Review and approve product renderings, packaging layouts, label systems, sample mockups, and production files before submission
• Partner with factories, including overseas manufacturing teams, to resolve design, packaging, material, color, deco, and production challenges
• Manage design timelines, prioritize projects, and ensure key deadlines are met for presentations, line reviews, production milestones, and retailer needs
• Support the development of packaging samples, prototypes, showroom presentations, and sales tools for toy lines
• Maintain awareness of toy trends, materials, play patterns, competitive products, retail environments, and consumer expectations
• Mentor and support designers by providing creative feedback, production guidance, and brand direction
• Ensure all toy packaging and product design work meets brand standards, safety considerations, age-grade expectations, and production requirements