Sr. Industrial Designer

Senior Industrial Designer

Who We Are: 

WHY Brands Inc. a parent company of Munchkin Inc. 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. With over 350+ patents under our belt and over 250 international product and brand design awards we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking "how did I ever live without this?" Innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for over 30 years!  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:

• Lead the full industrial design process—from concept sketches and mockups to CAD development prototyping and production handoff.
• Own assigned product categories and support long-term innovation and roadmap planning.
• Generate new product concepts and enhance existing designs using research trends and consumer insights.
• Collaborate with Engineering Marketing Costing Compliance PMO and Brand teams to define product features specifications CMF direction and manufacturing requirements.
• Conduct competitive reviews evaluate customer feedback and translate insights into actionable design improvements.
• Participate in user testing and analyze feedback to ensure safety functionality and consumer satisfaction.
• Identify design challenges early and develop creative feasible solutions.
• Create clear presentations to share design intent and direction with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Utilize 3D printing and rapid prototyping tools to test refine and validate design concepts.
• Manage schedules for priority projects and deliver work aligned with project timelines and business needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Bring It!

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design (preferred) and 5+ years of product design experience through production.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating styling storytelling and consumer product design (hard goods soft goods or electronics).
• Proficiency in SolidWorks KeyShot Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Hands-on experience with 3D printers and rapid prototyping workflows.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding blow molding rotocast and compression/liquid injection molding.
• Clear communicator with strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate design intent.
• Organized self-driven and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong collaborator who also works effectively independe

We 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 and life coverages wellness benefits generous employer-matched 401(k) plans discretionary bonuses opportunities to earn equity and much more.  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 a hybrid work environment. Munchkin’s Hybrid Schedule allow employees to work extended hours Monday - Thursday and Half-day Friday's all year long. We also provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge. 

Salary range:  $90000 - $130000

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 to 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.

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What We Do

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 350+ 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. Not only were we honored by LA Business Journal as The Most Sustainable Company of 2022 we were also humbled to be honored on the 2023 Fast Company’s annual “Brands That Matter” list. We put our heart into everything we do from innovating new products to our packaging & brand design. We are honored to have our work recognized with over 250 international product and brand design awards.

Why Work With Us

We pour our hearts into simplifying life with big ideas for little (and big) hands. Munchkin believes we must consciously contribute to causes that protect our future. Becoming the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world is indeed a lofty company mission and we take it seriously. Read our 2024 Sustainability Report for more!

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