Product Designer

Grade10, a division of MemeStrategy (HKEX: 2440), is a collectibles and IP merchandise company dedicated to creating premium trading cards, licensed consumer products and collectibles. We develop original products and collaborate with globally recognized IPs, celebrities, artists, sports properties, and entertainment brands to bring unique collectibles to fans and collectors worldwide. From trading cards and plush toys to lifestyle merchandise and collectibles, Grade10 combines creativity, storytelling, and premium craftsmanship to develop products that resonate with collectors and consumers.

About the Role

Grade10 is seeking a talented Product Designer to join our growing team in a full-time role. As a Product Designer, you will be responsible for designing and developing a wide range of licensed consumer products, including merchandise, plush toys, collectibles, packaging, and lifestyle Products.

Working with the world's most recognized IPs, you will turn brand guidelines into creative, commercially successful products while ensuring every design meets licensing standards and production requirements. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing creativity with structure, bringing fresh ideas to life while respecting the brand identity and standards of each licensed property.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop licensed consumer products across merchandise, plush toys, collectibles, accessories, lifestyle products, and packaging.
• Develop original product concepts while complying IP brand guidelines, licensing requirements, and style guides.
• Collaborate with licensing partners, product development, and marketing teams to ensure creative alignment throughout the development process.
• Produce presentation materials, product mockups, production artwork, specifications and technical files for sampling and manufacturing.
• Work closely with vendors and manufacturers to ensure product quality, feasibility, accurate and high-quality execution.
• Contribute creative ideas for new product lines, seasonal collections, and exclusive collaborations.
• Ensure all designs are commercially viable while maintaining a high standard of creativity and craftsmanship.
• Stay up to date with consumer trends, collectibles, toys, lifestyle products, and licensed merchandise across global markets.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in product design, industrial design, merchandise design, or related creative and design field.
• Strong portfolio showcasing consumer products, merchandise, toys, collectibles, packaging, or lifestyle products (Only candidates with a submitted portfolio will be considered) .
• Experience working with licensed IPs, brand guidelines, or corporate identity systems is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of product aesthetics, materials, manufacturing processes, and production requirements.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator); experience with 3D design or rendering software is a plus.
• Ability to think creatively while designing within established licensing and brand guidelines.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across creative, licensing, marketing, and production teams.
• Passion for pop culture, entertainment, collectibles, toys, sports, gaming, and licensed consumer products.
• Previous experience working with licensing agencies, consumer brands, or entertainment companies is a strong advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Turn creative concepts into physical products that collectors around the world will own, trade, and enjoy.
• Work alongside a passionate team of designers, product developers, licensing professionals, and collectors in a fast-growing collectibles business.
• Enjoy the opportunity to shape original products, limited editions, and exclusive releases in one of the fastest-growing collectible categories.
• Grow your career in a collaborative, creative environment with opportunities to expand your skills across product design, branding, packaging, and licensed consumer products.
• We take care of our teammates to take great care of themselves and their families so we all can perform our best at work!
• 25-day paid time off, 20-week maternity, 8-week paternity, plus family/pet care, marriage, birthday Leave, and more.