Product Designer

Product Designer Jaipur, India (Full-Time, Mid-Career)

About Guidecraft:

Guidecraft Inc., USA, is a 59-year-old company engaged in the design, manufacture, and distribution of high-quality educational toys and furniture for the consumer and educational markets, primarily in the US but with a growing international presence. Headquartered in New York, Guidecraft has offices in China, Vietnam, Thailand, and India. We recently launched our Playspace Design Initiative, focused on designing play-based learning environments for homes and schools.

The Role:

We are seeking a creative, purpose-driven product designer to join our team in Jaipur. This is a unique opportunity to help design products that support children's learning and development through play. You will work closely with the Director of Environment and Playspace Design, contributing to products that complement our learning environments.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop products such as carpets/upholstery, lighting, soft seating, wall dcor and small furniture pieces.
• Collaborate closely with the design lead and coordinate with manufacturers and production teams in India.
• Ensure products are play-based, child-centric, and aligned with learning objectives.
• Manage material selection, product development, and manufacturing processes to ensure quality and feasibility.
• Translate creative ideas into technically accurate, manufacturable designs.

Who We're Looking For:

• Mid-career professional with hands-on experience in product design.
• Strong design sense, creativity, and technical knowledge of construction, materials, and manufacturing.
• Experience with lighting, soft furniture, carpets, or related product domains is highly preferred.
• Practical knowledge of sourcing, prototyping, and production processes, and ability to coordinate with manufacturers.
• Passion for designing products with purpose, meaning, and impact on children's learning and development.

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time role based in Jaipur.
• We are exploring timelines and may move forward quickly for the right candidate (likely around January or February).
• If your work aligns with our vision, we will reach out directly to discuss next steps.
• Kindly attach your portfolios(under 10MB) and CVs with your applications to be considered

Why Join Guidecraft:

Be part of a legacy company with 59 years of excellence and a growing international footprint. Work on meaningful, purpose-driven projects that impact children's learning environments globally. Collaborate with a passionate team at the intersection of design, education, and play.