Build-A-Bear Workshop · 12 hours ago
Product Designer - Wholesale
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBuild-A-Bear Workshop is seeking a Wholesale Product Designer to shape and expand their brand presence through innovative product designs. This role involves developing commercially viable products that align with the brand's aesthetic and market positioning while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product feasibility and success in wholesale channels.
ConsumerCustomer ServiceToys
Responsibilities
Develop and present innovative product concepts that reflect brand storytelling, commercial relevance, and appropriateness for wholesale partners
Creatively translate brand assets and style guides into product designs tailored to wholesale and commercial needs across plush, toy, and other product extensions to create clear cohesive statements at retail
Partner with cross-functional teams including wholesale, merchandising, sourcing, and licensing to ensure product feasibility and alignment with business objectives
Research and analyze market trends, consumer preferences, and competitive offerings to inform design direction while anticipating and influencing emerging trends
Create detailed sketches, mood boards, and technical drawings to communicate design intent and specifications, inclusive of brand-right mock-ups to inspire partners
Develop product style guides that inspire product development and align with business needs, acting as a creative and strategic resource for internal & external partners
Participate in product reviews and feedback sessions to refine designs and ensure alignment with brand and partner expectations
Support market success by joining commercial teams in partner visits to pitch product lines, gather insights, and deepen understanding of evolving partner needs
Qualification
Required
3-5 years experience in Toy Design, Product/Industrial Design
Knowledge of consumer products industry (branding, packaging, design, marketing)
Experience designing for wholesale or other consumer products categories
Expert in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
Expert ability in rendering design concepts into art form
Confident presenting creative concepts to internal stakeholders and external partners
Proficiency with PLM systems & Microsoft Office
Bachelor's Degree in Toy Design, Product/Industrial Design, Fashion Design or Graphic Design
Preferred
6+ years of experience in related field
Skilled in working with licensed product and translating brand assets into commercially appropriate designs
Expert in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & proficient in other areas of Adobe Creative Suite
Master's Degree in Toy Design, Product/Industrial Design, Fashion Design or Graphic Design
Company
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Build A Bear is a Consumer Services company located in 7401 Market St, Youngstown, Ohio, United States.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2025-12-31Post Ipo Debt· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Sharon John
President and CEO
Dara Meath
SVP, Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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