Senior Product Designer Figurines (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.

Senior Product Designer Figurines (all genders)
in Munich, Germany

The following adventures await you at Schleich:

  • Supervision of figure development from the idea to series production
  • Technical and disciplinary management of junior designers and designers
  • Representation of the Head of Product Design, support with budget and resource planning, optimization of internal product development processes / relevant documents / standardization
  • Researching, brainstorming and developing concepts and product ideas
  • Creation of theme boards (concept boards)
  • Digital modeling, adaptation and painting of figures
  • Supervision of the development process for the color design of the figures
  • Creation of print templates
  • Finding constructive solutions for the development of technical connections
  • Planning, placing orders, communicating with freelancers and service providers
  • Organizational tasks as well as creating and maintaining development-relevant documents
  • Tracking timelines and budgets within the relevant figure area

Your story so far: 

  • You have a degree in design or comparable specialist training 
  • You have strong design skills (drawing and sculpting)
  • You have several years of professional experience, ideally in product development and in managing employees
  • Professional handling of common 3D modeling software (Z-Brush, FreeForm Sensable, 3D Coat) and solid knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite are just as important to us as the confident use of MS365 tools
  • You have a sound knowledge of anatomy
  • Further software knowledge in the field of design, animation or rendering is an advantage
  • Manual modeling techniques, model making and basic knowledge of toolmaking, plastic construction and injection molding would be ideal
  • You work in a structured and independent manner and are characterized by good communication skills in dealing with various stakeholders
  • You are willing to travel in an international environment
  • Very good English skills round off your profile
 
So that we can get an idea of your work, please send us your portfolio!

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