Senior Designer, Toys

Senior Designer, ToysBe part of our award-winning design team as a Senior Designer, and drive creative impact within our toys portfolio. ZURU is on a mission to disrupt across industries, challenge the status quo, and catalyze change through radical innovation and automation advances. This is evident in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys re-imagines what it means to play; ZURU Tech shapes a better future through the next building revolution; ZURU Edge pioneers new generation FMCG brands to serve modern consumers.Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has grown to over 5000 team members across more than 30 international locations.As one of the largest toy companies globally, recognized for award-winning brands like Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns, and Smashers, our FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, and Gumi Yum Surprise.Role ImpactAs a highly creative and experienced Senior Designer, you will shape the visual identity of ZURU's toy brands. Your responsibilities include crafting visual assets that bring product stories to life, ensuring brand consistency, and leading creative execution across photography, pitching decks, digital showroom assets, social content, and more. You'll collaborate closely with Global Marketing and other teams to translate product narratives into engaging visuals aligned with brand strategy.What You'll DoDevelop and execute brand-aligned visuals for digital (social, eCommerce), video (showroom assets), and retail (shelf, POS)Lead asset production from concept to delivery, including planning and art directing photoshoots, animation, and motion contentTranslate brand and product narratives into cohesive visual campaigns across formatsCreate motion assets in After Effects and Premiere Pro, such as animated content, reels, and short-form videosCollaborate with in-house 3D/motion teams to realize creative ideasBuild brand guidelines, mood boards, and design templates reflecting each brand's tone and strategyWork cross-functionally to support global campaigns with high-impact creative workBrand Development & QualityRefresh and evolve visual identities to stay trend-forward and relevantIncorporate insights from toy trends, packaging, and kids' content culture into visual outputsEnsure creative outputs meet brand, quality, and color standards across formatsOversee production workflows and manage delivery of packaging and promotional materialsBrief and guide external partners like illustrators, animators, and photographersChampion visual standards and brand integrity across teamsPartner with marketing, product, and sales to align creative with business goalsParticipate in brainstorms to shape new brands, products, and campaignsSkills & Experience58+ years' experience in a senior design roleTertiary qualification in Graphic Design or related fieldExpertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, InDesign, Premiere Pro) and FigmaStrong skills in layout, typography, color theory, animation, and attention to detailCreative problem-solver with a fast, flexible workflowProven ability to manage multiple projects within tight deadlinesCollaborative and self-directed with excellent communication skillsExperience with project management tools like Hive, Airtable, or similar platformsAdded Advantage If You Have :Experience with 3D design tools such as Cinema 4D or BlenderIllustration and storyboarding skillsKnowledge of trends in toy branding and digital marketingExperience managing or briefing external creative teams or agenciesZURU is dedicated to reimagining tomorrow. Since its founding in 2003, ZURU has rapidly expanded across three divisions: ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge (consumer goods), and ZURU Tech (construction).Known for cutting-edge software, automation, and manufacturing systems, ZURU employs over 5,000 team members across more than 30 global locations, maintaining its reputation as a disruptive, fast-growing company.Our high-performance culture encourages excellence. We work towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to excel daily.At ZURU, your efforts directly influence your career. We provide platforms for growth, and as we grow rapidly, unique opportunities abound.Learn more about us on Instagram @lifeatzuru or at We OfferCulture for GrowthHealth & Well-Being BenefitsGlobal OpportunitiesWork with an A-Player TeamCompetitive RemunerationPerks like fresh fruit, coffee, a friendly fridge, and moreZURU Reimagining tomorrow #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21