Junior Product Designer

Junior Product Designer Department: Product Development / NPD Location: Gurgaon, India Experience: 1–3 years Employment Type: Full-time Reporting To: Product Design Manager / NPD Head

We are looking for a Junior Product Designer who can help convert product concepts into well-executed, production-ready designs. This is a highly hands-on role. The designer will work closely with the Product Design/NPD team to develop 2D design files, 3D models, prototypes, product graphics, design documentation and production assets for toys, games and children's products. The ideal candidate is comfortable moving quickly from concept → design → prototype → refinement → production, and can coordinate with internal teams and vendors to keep product development moving.

is particularly suited to someone who enjoys making things, understands basic product design principles, and is fluent in both 2D and 3D design software.

1. Product Design & Execution • Develop product designs based on approved concepts, briefs and design directions. • Convert rough ideas, sketches and references into clear and executable designs. • Create detailed 2D drawings, layouts, graphics and product artwork. • Develop 3D models, assemblies and basic product forms. • Prepare design files suitable for prototyping, sampling and manufacturing. • Modify and refine existing products, moulds, components and designs. • Maintain accuracy in dimensions, proportions, components and specifications. 2. 2D & 3D Design • Create production-ready 2D artwork and technical design files. • Develop 3D product models and basic assemblies. • Make design variations quickly based on feedback. • Prepare files in appropriate formats for vendors, manufacturers and internal teams. • Create basic renders/presentation visuals when required. • Organise and maintain design files systematically. 3. Prototyping & Product Development • Create quick physical prototypes/mock-ups to test product ideas. • Work with readily available materials and components for early-stage prototyping. • Identify basic design and usability issues during prototyping. • Iterate designs based on prototype testing and feedback. • Coordinate with manufacturers, sampling teams and vendors to execute prototypes. • Support sample evaluation and incorporate required changes. 4. Product Research • Conduct basic market and competitor research. • Study existing toys, games, products, mechanisms, materials and construction methods. • Identify relevant design references and emerging product trends. • Research age-appropriate play patterns, usability and product features. • Translate research findings into practical design inputs. 5. Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with: • Product/NPD team • Design team • Marketing team • Sourcing and procurement • Manufacturing/vendors • Packaging and graphics teams • Quality/production teams The designer should be able to communicate design intent clearly and follow up with relevant teams to ensure execution matches the approved design. 6. Product Launch Support • Prepare final design assets required for product development and launch. • Support packaging and product graphic development where required. • Provide accurate product dimensions, component details and design references. • Track design changes through different stages of development. • Help resolve design-related issues during sampling and production. • Ensure final files are organised and available for launch.