
Careers
Product Designer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Employment Type: On-Site
To apply please send your resume to careers@strottman.com
Role
We are passionate Toy Creators! We’ve been coming up with new ideas that bring kids and families together for over 40 years! This passion leads us to attack the day ahead like there is no tomorrow. Above all we are a Creative Company where positivity, fun and great ideas are at the core of who we are! We are looking for candidates to join our Atlanta-based office as a Product Designer. You will have the opportunity to work on Big Brands and be part of an exceptional team of professionals.
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Bachelors in Product Design or equivalent, and 3-5 years’ experience designing and directing all aspects of the creative project lifecycle including toy/product and print processes with a toy company, promotional toy agency, design studio or in-house art/creative dept
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Demonstrated talent for product design; ability to sketch/illustrate toy and other product ideas
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Kids' toy and or marketing experience is a huge plus
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Page Layout skills and good color sense a must
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Ability to work with a client style guide preferred
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Capability to innovate and design independently as well as brainstorming with a team
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Ability to present work internally or externally to client
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Positive, can-do attitude and effective team-player; must have a good attitude with revisions and feedback
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Consumer of pop culture and everything kids!
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History of working with a product development team
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Ability to work quickly and manage multiple projects at once, while keeping strict deadlines
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Experience managing freelance resources and budget
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Must be proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Presentation Programs
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Experience using 3D design programs a huge plus
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Portfolio must show good product design and graphic design layout skills
Applicants who meet the above qualifications are invited to forward their resume & portfolio to: bcarlson@strottman.com. Please include samples from your portfolio or link to your website.
Duties
Working on our largest client, the Product Designer ideates, sketches, designs and executes design deliverables of toy promotional programs for a leading Quick Service Restaurant account. Responsible for all aspects of delivering fresh product/toy designs, contemporary and compelling artwork used on toys and other kids’ activities, along with printed collateral (instruction sheets, infographics etc.). This role reports to the Creative Director.
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Brainstorms new toy/program ideas - Seeks unexpected, original and innovative product design and communications solutions with general direction from the Creative Director
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Collaborates in the creative/concept development of kids’ promotional toy programs
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Brings creative concepts to life through bold, exciting, leading edge product design solutions
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Plans and organizes the development and execution of product along with visual design elements for all programs
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Ensures the delivery of assigned projects to required quality levels on schedule and within approved budget
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Reviews product design on assigned projects for compliance with creative quality standards
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Occasionally presents to company executives and external business clients with and without the aid of presentations materials
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Stays current with kids’ culture and trends