Conceptual Designer (Toys & Characters)

[Andrew Lee]

WowWee Group Limited is a leading designer, developer, marketer and distributor of innovative hi-tech consumer robotics, toys and entertainment products.

Conceptual Designer (Toys & Characters)
Looking for talented designers experienced in the toy industry to enhance our diverse, cross-functional team. The designer must be exceptionally creative to design and develop new products while researching and defining new product opportunities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively and support other team members to ensure design intent and integrity is maintained through all stages of product development.

Requirements:
• Minimum of 3 years work experience related to toys and characters design or related disciplines
• Diploma holder or above in Industrial Design, Illustration or related disciplines
• Candidate MUST have Strong sketching and Photoshop skills
• Knowledge of handling 3D software
• Knowledge of mechanical, structural, manufacturing and production materials is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Self-motivated with a high level of responsibility and professionalism
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively and efficiently as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Occasional factory visits to China and ability to manage production follow-up

Responsibilities:
• Perform product research
• Generate new characters design and product ideas from scratch or based on idea briefs
• Develop interesting toys from concept to production and provide product presentations
• Responsible for building 3D models to visualize design concepts and able to follow up with explanations for engineers
• Produce rough prototypes to test ergonomics or simple mechanical features
• Work closely with engineers and project managers on mechanical and production issues
• Apply suitable aesthetics, user interface, mechanics, ergonomics, colors, graphics and materials to designs
• Report to design manager for daily design progress


http://www.wowwee.com/