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Design Manager Specialist - LEGO Retail Model Production

• Location Kladno, Czechia

• Job ID 0000016826

• Category Creative & Design

Job Description

Have you ever wondered where the LEGO® 3D models come from? Who designed it and where they were built? It all happens in the LEGO Retail Model Production Factory in Kladno where we cover the whole process of creating 3D LEGO Models from A to Z and right now, we have an opening in the team where all the great ideas come from - our design team! Read the description lower carefully, because if you are a creative soul with a passion for LEGO bricks this might be your dream job!

Core responsibilities

• Prepare a strong design concept of 3D LEGO Models/platforms including a digital layer based on our customer wishes

• Takes the natural lead role and facilitates brainstorms/workshops to ensure creative progression and leads the team to strongest solution

• Suggest, design and develop the overall marketing material (sketches, graphics, 3D prototype models, digital layer) for different marketing campaigns and novelties; work closely with our project management team and our partners on bringing the best ideas to the table and to life

• Lead our internal and external designers, motivate them, support them and create the set up in which they can thrive

• Work closely with our suppliers and other LEGO Retail teams during the development of our 3D models, digital technology connected to them, and other supporting marketing materials

• Be a reliable partner to colleagues from other teams within the Model Production Factory (Project Management, Engineering, Production), give them support and help them overcome practical obstacles connected to the process of bringing the design to an actual 3D LEGO Model

No relocation assistance is offered for this position.

Retail Model Production is the team that delivers the WOW by creating all unique LEGO models and sculptures to boost the sales of LEGO sets globally. Imagine that this team can create entire LEGOLAND Park and even more! Specifically, Design, Development and Engineering team is the bridge between concept idea and realization when it comes to brick based, building happenings and permanent instore solutions.

Do you have what it takes?

• Strong background in design or related

• Fluent English and advanced Czech

• An outstanding presenter of work, strong experience with client-facing creative delivery and effective communication and influencing skills

• Long-term designer experience and knowledge of most recent design trends

• Proven track record of creative and innovative thinking successfully used in a professional career

• Ability to lead and motivate others via indirect leadership

• Knowledge of 3D and graphic programs (Maya, Adobe suite etc.)

• Knowledge of LEGO sets / elements is a big plus

• Experience working with various functions (engineering, design, marketing etc.)

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Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

Research shows that women and people from different minority backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO® team today.