Assistant Designer - Pet Toys & Soft Goods

Hours: Part-Time, up to 20 hrs/week

This is a part-time role, up to 20 hours per week. Part-time contract, 15-20 hours per week. Daytime availability required. This role is not designed to be worked around a full-time job.

About the Role

We're looking for a creative, concept-driven Assistant Designer to support the product design team for a well-known national pet brand's private label toy line - think stuffed animals, plush, and dog toys. This role is primarily creative - we need someone who can generate fresh product ideas and bring concepts to life - with secondary support in technical execution.

This is a part-time contract role and is best suited for someone who has dedicated daytime availability and isn't looking to fit this around a full-time job.

What You'll Do

• Generate new product concepts for pet toys and soft goods
• Translate concepts and creative direction into 2D sketches and production-ready tech packs
• Specify materials, fabrication details, and Pantone colorways
• Collaborate closely with the lead designer to support the full product development process
• Maintain organized design assets and documentation

What You Bring

• A strong creative portfolio showcasing product concepting - this is the most important thing
• Background in toy design, plush/soft goods, or 3D product design strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for 2D sketching and flat creation
• Experience building tech packs with materials specs, Pantones, and fabrication details
• Ability to visualize products in 3D across multiple angles
• Daytime availability with flexibility for morning meetings (Pacific timezone candidates coordinating with an East Coast team)

Nice to Have

• Experience with pet, toy, or lifestyle product categories
• Knowledge of soft goods materials and fabrication techniques
• Familiarity with seasonal product development calendars

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