**Description**
Moose Toys exists to make kids superhappy. For this revolutionary brand happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. With trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, no wonder our toys consistently scoop the most longed-for awards. Sprinkling some Moose magic across categories including action figures, collectibles, craft, dolls, games, plush, preschool, vehicles and youth electronics, we've earned our stripes as one of the most creative companies in the industry. As an energetic bunch, we're always on the move, developing groundbreaking content, entertainment and worldwide licensing deals to boot.
This family-run business is proudly built on unshakeable ethical foundations. Our passion for making kids superhappy stretches far beyond our WOW-worthy toys. The Moose Happy Kids Foundation creates moments of happiness and laughter for the children around the world who need it most. We've had a BIG impact on little people, making 3.5 million kids smile so farand counting.
Australia might be our Moose family home, but with a 500-strong team dotted across the world, we're committed to sharing our signature superhappy revolution far and wide
Today, Moose Toys is on the hunt for a **Design Manager**
**Role Objectives**
To ensure product goes from Concept to approved Production Start, on cost, on schedule and within budget.
In addition, the Design Manager will be responsible for managing the creative teams work on day to day tasks, and the KPI and development of Direct Reports. The role also includes briefing the team/vendors based on the direction of the Design Director, and giving feedback to design team/vendors to ensure the work meets the creative brief
**Responsibilities**
Manage Product Design & Development
- Responsible for all Product design aspects of allocated portfolio to create innovative and high-quality designs (responsible for 3-6 brands);
- With the direction of Product Managers, assist in the further development of products from approved concept through to production;
- Demonstrate consideration of factors influencing product design, such as cost, selection of materials, production methods, new technology, safety/quality assurance, fashion trends, ergonomics, the environment, marketing and business strategy;
- Be responsible for specification packages for prototypes, samples and production;
- Solve design issues showing style, size, shape, configuration of internal components and general appearance, and resolve working requirements with either illustrations, computer diagrams or basic working models; and
- Work with relevant internal parties to ensure all project are presented to an acceptable high standard for various Toy Fairs and presentations.
Team Management
- Champion the Moose culture to ensure direct reports deliver on The Wow;
- Offer creative guidance and technical/engineering direction to direct reports to ensure the quality of their work is of a high standard and that deadlines are achieved;
- Oversee the day to day workloads and performance of direct reports towards the achievement of agreed objectives and deadlines, through the provision of clear direction, coaching and support;
- Lead product reviews at several stages of development;
- Assume responsibility to ensure that direct reports create products to meet target costs as per briefs from Product Managers; and
- Work with direct reports to set and monitor individual KPIs, and conduct regular reviews in-line with the Moose Performance Management Program.
**Key Capabilities**
**_Leading and Supervising_**
"Unleash the potential" so employees feel capable, confident and committed. Provides others with clear direction; motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of a high calibre; provides staff with development opportunities and coaching; sets appropriate standards of behaviour.
**_Creating and Innovating_**
Open to new ideas and experiences; Seeks out learning opportunities. Handles situations and problems with innovation and creativity. Thinks broadly and strategically. Supports and drives organisational change.
**_Presenting and Communicating with Impact_**
Communicate for impact, clarity and connection; Speak fluently; Express opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly; Make effective use of processes to influence and persuade others; Promote ideas on behalf of oneself and others; takes care to manage one's impression on others.
**_Delivering results and meeting customer expectations_**
Monitors and maintains quality and productivity; Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; Consistently achieves project goals.
**_Relating and Networking_**
Develops and maintains positive business partnering and team-based relationships with the department heads, senior management, other staff and external stakeholders. Relates to others in a confident and relaxed manner.
**_Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking_**
Keeps up to date with competitor information and mark