Product Designer

Company Description

AdventionWiz is a toy brand dedicated to transforming playtime into an enriching educational journey for children. Specializing in STEAM toys, we craft products designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning. Our range includes DIY Science Kits, Educational Puzzles, and Storytelling toys, all aimed at promoting sustainable and interactive learning experiences for children worldwide.

Role Description

We are hiring a Product Designer who can take a STEM toy from concept to mass-production.

Your role is to conceptualize, design, prototype, and refine STEM toys for children aged 4 –12, with a strong focus on MDF, cardboard, paper and sustainable materials. This role demands a strong balance of play thinking, engineering logic & sustainability mindset.You will be responsible not only for designing toys but also for testing them with children, refining based on feedback, and supporting production andcosting.

(Candidates with prior hands-on product design experience in STEM toy companies (Smartivity, Imagimake, Funvention, Skillmatics, PlayShifu, or equivalent are strongly preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in:
• Toy Design
• Product Design
• Industrial Design
• Or related design discipline
• (Graduates from NID, MIT Institute of Design, Srishti, UID, Pearl Academy, etc. preferred)
• Passion for children's education, creativity, and sustainable design is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities-

Concept & Design

• Design STEM toys for children aged 4 –12 years
• Translate learning objectives into engaging play mechanics
• Develop toy structures, mechanisms & assemblies
• Create toys that are fun, intuitive, and repeat-play friendly
• Develop strong play narratives / storytelling around products

Prototyping & Testing

• Build physical prototypes using MDF, cardboard, paper, and eco-friendly materials.
• Conduct user research, including:
• Playtesting sessions with children
• Feedback sessions with parents
• Iterate designs based on real-world feedback

Production-Ready Design (Design For Manufacturing)

• Develop production-ready designs
• Support manufacturing with:
• Component specifications
• Material inputs
• Tolerances and fit
• Assembly logic
• Prepare BOM (Bill of Materials)
• Optimize designs for:
• Cost efficiency
• Waste reduction
• Mass manufacturing feasibility

Documentation & Instructions

• Design instruction booklets
• Create clear, child-friendly assembly instructions
• Ensure instructions are intuitive for both children and parents
• Ensure safety, durability & child-friendly design

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
• Manufacturing teams
• Vendors
• Founders
• Assist during pilot production runs and sampling
• Support troubleshooting during production

REQUIRED SOFTWARE SKILLS

The candidate must be proficient in:

• Adobe creative suite, Rhinoceros, Fusion 360, SolidWorks
• Experience with laser cutting & die-cut tooling files is a strong plus.

Portfolio MUST Include

• Strong portfolio showcasing STEM toy projects
• Photos/videos of prototypes.
• Explanation of problem solution play outcome

What we offer

· A chance to grow in a fast-moving startup environment

· Competitive salary

· Performance-based occasional bonuses (successful product launches, milestones, and exceptional contributions)

· Freedom to experiment, iterate, and build.

How to apply

Send your CV & portfolio to [Confidential Information]