Toy Design Director, Industrial Design Job at Itzy Ritzy in Chicago

Overview Location: Chicago Area Hybrid (preferred) Remote will be considered Experience: 10+ Years | Category: Baby & Toddler Toys Position Overview: At Itzy Ritzy, we make modern baby and parenting essentials with heart, style, and trend. We’re looking for a Toy Design Director to help shape the future of Itzy Ritzy’s toy line — someone who blends creative vision, current trends, play and function with deep technical expertise across soft goods and plastic toy design. About Us: Itzy Ritzy is a leading juvenile and lifestyle brand specializing in innovative and high-quality baby products. Our mission is to create safe, stylish, and functional solutions for new parents around the world. We are seeking a dedicated Toy Design Director to join our dynamic team to take us to the next level in the infant and toddler toy category. Responsibilities Lead the design and development of infant toys from concept to shelf — soft goods, plastics and electronics Create innovative toy lines that blend the retailer needs, parent values and infant development, while meeting costing targets and timelines Integrate sensory play and engaging, developmental features into trend-forward formats and themes. Mentor junior designers and manage outside design resources Collaborate with product development team, marketing, sales and overseas factories to bring on-brand collections to life that meet company growth goals Research toy, nursery and parenting trends, transforming insights into Itzy Ritzy bestsellers Ensure every toy meets safety and quality standards Lead creatively while staying hands-on Qualifications 10+ years in toy or juvenile product design, spanning soft, plastic, and electronic toys for mass market retailers Amazing portfolio that showcases the ability to bring product lines from concepts to production Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and costing with overseas factories. Experience managing internal and external designers Excellent visualization skills — digital, hand sketching and AI Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D tools like SolidWorks or Rhino A collaborative spirit and a love for imaginative, detail-driven design Itzy Ritzy Offers Competitive Salary Medical and Dental Benefits 401k Benefits Paid Vacation Opportunity to be a part of our smart, fun, collaborative and "make it happen" team This Company Describes Its Culture as: Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative Passionate – talented, curious and creative If you have a passion for toy design and want to be part of a brand that cares deeply about its customers, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume with portfolio link, and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the baby and parenting categories. #J-18808-Ljbffr