Product Design Manager (all genders)

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Want your story to be part of our story?

When children take charming schleich® figures and playsets into their hands, they embark on adventures into wonderful fantasy worlds. Every dinosaur, every elephant, and every fairy is the beginning of an exciting new story. Our vision: Shaping storytellers for life.  And your story starts right here.
 
 
Let’s be inspired together by the joy of storytelling, while also continuing to tell the story of Schleich – and its journey from traditional toy manufacturer to a globally loved brand. Be part of our amazing transformation story.
 
We will support you, give you ownership, and the opportunity to work internationally and digitally in a dynamic environment. Let’s take on and master all the challenges that lie in store for us. Take the opportunity to grow with us and achieve something tangible.
 
Working at Schleich. Make your mark.

Junior Product Design Manager (all genders)
in Munich

The following adventures await you at Schleich:

  • Development of innovative and marketable playset concepts that meet market demands and 
    fulfill consumer needs
  • Research on industry trends, technologies, and benchmarks, followed by the creation of 
    concepts and visualization of new product ideas, including prototype development
  • Gaining an understanding of value perception drivers and success factors and embedding 
    these in a design and development guideline (standards)
  • Gathering information from all relevant departments for concept creation
  • Drafting product specifications (e.g., play value, functionalities)
  • Managing all design-related decisions from the concept phase to design freeze, within an 
    interdisciplinary team, in close collaboration with international, external partners/agencies
  • Continuous development of external partners
  • Managing the budget and resources for the research and development of concepts in close 
    cooperation with the brand management team

Your story so far: 

  • You have a degree in Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, or a comparable field of 
    study
  • Ideally, you bring several years of experience in product development, preferably in the toy 
    industry
  • You possess knowledge in developing plastic components with regard to feasibility and cost-efficiency
  • You have strong design skills and can effectively present them using various digital media
  • Proficiency in common design software and AI tools (ideally SolidWorks, Z-Brush, SORA, 
    DreamStudio) as well as solid knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite are required, along with a strong command of MS365 tools
  • Your work style is independent and structured, characterized by clear and goal-oriented 
    communication
  • You have excellent English language skills
  • Willingness to travel completes your profile (e.g., trade fairs, supplier visits)

No kingdoms nor mountains of gold, but many other rewards:

  • No two days are the same in this career like no other. Work in a dynamic, diverse environment that offers individual career and development opportunities. All our employees also have access to numerous online courses via our training platform
  • Let’s write the Schleich story together. Be part of a motivated team of people who support and inspire each other and celebrate success together
  • We aim to please. We offer an attractive, fair salary with additional benefits that are regularly reviewed and updated
  • Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
  • Appetising. Depending on the location, you will receive a food allowance of up to €75.00 net per month. Our Schwäbisch Gmünd site also has a subsidised canteen
  • Every hero must retire one day. That’s why we offer a subsidised pension scheme
  • You can also enjoy great discounts on our schleich® products – a great bonus for kids and adults alike
  • Save even more with corporate benefits and discover a world of exclusive discounts for various brands and activities
  • Speaking of savings, we’ll also subsidise your bicycle lease to make it easier for you to travel to our beautiful offices in Munich or Schwäbisch Gmünd
  • And what about your adventures outside of Schleich? You can count on 30 days of paid leave per year and a hybrid working model with no core working hours

 

Would you like to play a part in our story?

We look forward to receiving your online application. It’s speedy, simple, and secure – your personal data is safe with us. Your CV/resume is all we need.
 
Got questions about what the role involves? Want to check the status of your application? Alexandra will be glad to assist you further: alexandra.strenzke@schleich-s.com