Munchkin is hiring: Sr. Industrial Designer in Van Nuys

Who We Are:WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods, focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY's vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 320+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America's Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child's potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation.There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.What You'll Do:• Contribute to all aspects of industrial design and take products from concept through production• Developing new products and improving existing items• Manage all aspects of the product development process on assigned high priority projects from initial concept to generating new product innovations• Conceptualize high level new product concepts through ideation sketching, mockups, 3D CAD, and presentation• Perform competitive assessments, product research, and study customer reviews• Participate in user testing to collect consumer insight and analyze feedback to determine if designs meet customer needs and safety requirements• Make strategic recommendations for product function and feature specification that elevates overall project• Responsible for working closely with the Engineering, Marketing, Costing, and Compliance departments to establish key product features• Analyze and help define color, materials, and finishes. Collaborate with the Branding team to drive brand consistency across all products• Assess product obstacles and use design skills to complete the project successfully• Coordinate with PMO to complete project tasks and meet shipping schedule• Mentor and oversee projects with interns• Other duties may be assignedBring It!• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Industrial Design preferred; and 5+ years of related experience designing product to production• Must possess knowledge of hard goods, soft goods and electronics (including design of user interfaces)• Experience with all phases of the creative design process, including trend research, design strategy, concept development, and manufacturing execution• Experience designing and facilitating design and innovation workshops• Must possess knowledge of manufacture and molding techniques, including injection molding, blow molding, rotocast, compression / liquid injection molding• Must be highly proficient in Solidworks, KeyShot, Illustrator and Photoshop• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, with excellent time management• Ability to thoughtfully communicate your designs, receive feedback gracefully, and contribute to the work of others• Excellent team player and independent workerWe Got You Covered!As a Great Place to Work Certified company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans. Our total rewards are top of market and include competitive salary, bonus, and opportunities to earn equity. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.To give our people flexibility, we offer hybrid work environment with opportunities for half-day Friday's all year around and provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000 (DOE)To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com.Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires for our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status.Applicant Privacy Statement