Toy Designer – Physical Products / Merchandise

Pazu is seeking a talented Toy Designer for their flagship game, Avatar World, to expand into physical merchandise. The role involves developing new toy products, defining materials, textures, and colors, and creating detailed sketches, prototypes, and 3D models. The designer will collaborate with art, creative, and marketing teams, conduct market research, ensure safety compliance, and monitor production for successful product launches.

Must Have

• Develop new toy products based on market trends, player preferences, and company IP
• Define key aspects of the product: materials, textures, colors, and overall design balance
• Create detailed sketches, prototypes, and 3D models of toys
• Collaborate closely with art and creative teams
• Ensure that all designs comply with safety standards and regulations
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, toy design, or a related field
• Experience with 3D modeling software (Blender, Maya, ZBrush, or similar)
• Strong understanding of materials, textures, and design balance for toys and collectibles
• Familiarity with toy safety standards and regulations
• Excellent sketching and prototyping skills

Description

Our flagship game, Avatar World, is a magical, open-ended world where players can build their dream homes, customize their avatars, and explore endless possibilities. As we expand our business into physical merchandise, we are looking for a talented Toy Designer to bring our characters and world to life as toys, figurines, and collectibles.

Responsibilities

• Develop new toy products based on market trends, player preferences, and company IP
• Define key aspects of the product: materials, textures, colors, and overall design balance to match the IP’s aesthetic.
• Create detailed sketches, prototypes, and 3D models of toys according to the requirements provided by the concept art team.
• Collaborate closely with art and creative teams to ensure toys are visually appealing, functional, and manufacturable.
• Conduct research on existing toys, play patterns, and trends to identify new opportunities.
• Work with marketing teams to create compelling packaging and promotional materials.
• Ensure that all designs comply with safety standards and regulations.
• Prepare detailed specifications and instructions for production processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Monitor the production process to ensure the final product meets design specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, toy design, or a related field.
• Experience with 3D modeling software (Blender, Maya, ZBrush, or similar).
• Strong understanding of materials, textures, and design balance for toys and collectibles.
• Familiarity with toy safety standards and regulations.
• Previous experience in product design, industrial design, or toy design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative and innovative toy designs.
• Excellent sketching and prototyping skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.