Blue Marble · 6 hours ago
Industrial Designer
Ashland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expBlue Marble is dedicated to creating imaginative products that inspire learning in children. They are seeking an Industrial Designer to lead the design and development of innovative STEM toys, collaborating closely with various teams to bring user-centric products to life.
Consumer GoodsManufacturingProduct DesignRetailToys
Hiring Manager
Joey Nicole Walsch
Responsibilities
Lead the development of high-quality, functional, and visually compelling products that align with Blue Marble’s mission, brand, and strategic goals
Drive innovative concepts that push creative boundaries while meeting cost, manufacturing, and margin requirements
Apply user-centered design principles to enhance product usability, durability, and learning value
Conduct trend research, competitive analysis, and material exploration to inspire product direction and maintain design relevance
Partner with Product Development, Marketing, Sales, and overseas teams to define requirements and ensure seamless execution from concept through production
Present design concepts, prototypes, and recommendations to stakeholders with clarity and conviction
Lead and participate in brainstorms, design reviews, and iterative refinement cycles
Manage communication with all cross-functional departments, as well as overseas teams, in a prompt and timely manner
Utilize design thinking methodologies to solve complex challenges and develop effective, engaging product solutions
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to elevate design strategy and process
Translate insights from user research and testing into design improvements and new product opportunities
Work diligently to manage development and turnover of key deliverables and materials within stated delivery schedules
Create detailed product documentation, including CAD files, CMF specifications, and assembly notes
Evaluate and comment on factory samples to ensure design integrity, manufacturability, and cost effectiveness
Troubleshoot production challenges and collaborate with manufacturing partners to maintain quality and meet deadlines
Use SolidWorks, Keyshot, and Adobe Creative Suite to develop, visualize, and present designs and animations
Maintain and update CMF brand libraries and specification documents
Ensure all products meet required safety regulations and industry standards for children’s toys, working closely with the Compliance Team
Collaborate with patent attorneys to prepare detailed IP documentation, including claims and vector illustrations
Ensure designs comply with licensor brand guidelines and international product marking requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Toy Design, Product Design, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial design, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in STEM toys or educational products, and/or children's toys
Strong sketching, visualization, physical prototyping, and model-making skills
Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes relevant to toys and consumer products
Familiarity with design thinking methodologies and user-centered design practices
Excellent verbal, visual, and written communication skills
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and KeyShot for rendering
Expertise in 3D CAD; SolidWorks preferred
A portfolio demonstrating product design expertise, technical excellence, and successful project outcomes is required
Preferred
Experience designing licensed product lines is a plus
Experience with additional tools such as Rhino, Alias, ZBrush, or Creo, is a plus
Benefits
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunity
Health, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) retirement savings plan
Employee assistance program
Flexible paid time off
A creative, collaborative, and playful culture
Opportunity to shape the direction of iconic and emerging toy brands
Room for career growth with a scaling organization
Company
Blue Marble
Blue Marble is a manufacturing company that produces and delivers a wide range of STEM toys for children worldwide.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
K
Katie Collins
Art Director
Recent News
2025-09-12
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