Senior Interactive Play Designer (Toys, Remote)

Job summary

This role involves designing and prototyping interactive play experiences that merge physical and digital elements in toys. The position focuses on creating engaging products that inspire creativity and imaginative play for children worldwide.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Toy Design, Industrial Design, Engineering, Game Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing interactive toys or connected play experiences.
• Strong skills in prototyping physical interactions using materials like LEGO bricks and 3D printing.
• Familiarity with sensors, IoT, and interactive components such as motion sensors and haptics.

Responsibilities

• Invent and prototype new interactive toys that integrate physical movement and digital play elements.
• Explore and incorporate new toy technologies, including mechanical functions and motion tracking.
• Conduct hands-on play-testing with children to refine toy designs for engagement and intuitiveness.
• Collaborate with engineers and digital teams to realize interactive play concepts.
• Stay informed on industry trends and emerging play technologies.
• Mentor junior designers to foster creativity and hands-on prototyping.

Skills

• Expertise in prototyping tools like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Unity.
• Deep understanding of play mechanics, toy safety, and child-centered design.
• Strong collaborative skills to work across different disciplines.

Tools

• Prototyping materials (LEGO bricks, 3D printing).
• Digital tools (Unity, Arduino, Micro:bit, Raspberry Pi).