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Job Description In this role, you will be instrumental in creating art for a variety of children's products, from toys and games to arts and crafts and activity books. The ideal candidate will have a strong graphic eye, can execute with little supervision, a passion for children's products, and an understanding of what makes a product successful in the market. How will you create impact? Conceptualize and design engaging and educational content for a wide range of children's products, including toys, puzzles, activity books, and pretend play sets. Layout designs quickly to present to and get approval from the management team. Create original illustrations in a variety of styles that are consistent with the Melissa Doug brand. Collaborate with the Design Director and other team members from concept to final production. Prepare and deliver accurate design files and specifications for manufacturing, considering cost and ergonomic factors. Create rough drafts and mock-ups to effectively communicate design ideas and concepts. Ensure that all designs align with our brand guidelines and maintain a consistent look and feel across all products. Stay current with design trends and bring innovative ideas to the team. What are your skills and experience? Experience in graphic design or illustration, preferably in the children's product or toy industry. Superior layout and design skills, with attention to detail. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Excellent drawing and illustration skills, with the ability to work in various styles. Proficiency in vector‑based illustrations and understanding of printing processes. A solid understanding of design principles, including typography, color theory, and layout. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once; the ability to execute under tight deadlines is a key. A strong portfolio showcasing your design and illustration skills. Pay The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in Connecticut is $65,000 to $75,000 per annum. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc. Spin Master Inc. is a multi‑state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states. What You Can Expect From Us Growth and Career Opportunities Flexible Work Hours Innovation, Collaboration, and Fun Comprehensive Benefits Other fun perks! What’s it like to work here? Spin Master is a fast‑paced, hands‑on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision‑making; though our challenging start‑up atmosphere isn’t for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results‑driven team. Accessibility & EEO Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at TAinquiries@spinmaster.com or by phone at 416‑364‑6002, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spin Master

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