About Learning Resources

We are on a mission to bring learning to life! We are Learning Resources® , and learning is where we play. Voted one of the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces every year for the last four years, we’re a 150-person strong, family-owned company who make award-winning educational toys, including top sellers Pretend & Play® Calculator Cash Register, Farmer’s Market Color Sorting Set and Toy of the Year winners Botley® the Coding Robot and Coding Critters®. We share that dedication to learning across our family of companies. Learning Resources team members work closely with the curriculum experts at hand2mind, as well as Educational Insights, makers of hit viral products including Kanoodle®, GeoSafari® Jr., and Playfoam®. We even help pets learn and grow through our pet brands Brightkins® and Hunger for Words™. We pride ourselves on being committed to our employee’s personal and professional development, a thriving culture and a diverse, creative atmosphere. Along with our culture and competitive benefits package, we offer a variety of opportunities for training and development. We are looking for professionals who are truly just kids at heart! Come join our award-winning team today!

What You’ll Do

Brainstorm and ideate new toy concepts with the team, contributing fresh ideas and innovative solutions.
Sketch and visualize ideas quickly and effectively to communicate design intent while exploring multiple iterations.
Develop rough models and prototypes to explore form, function, and play value.
Assist in refining product concepts through hand sketching, CAD modeling, and digital rendering.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Research trends in toy design, prototyping, child development, and packaging.
There may also be opportunities to contribute to packaging design explorations, including assisting with dielines or physical mock-ups, which will help support our packaging design processes.

What We’re Looking For

Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Design or a related field.
Strong sketching and ideation skills—must be able to communicate ideas visually and quickly.
Experience in brainstorming and creative problem-solving in a team setting.
Basic knowledge of 3D modeling software (Rhino or similar) is a plus, but not required.
Familiarity with rendering tools (KeyShot, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) is a plus.
Passion for toys, play, and hands-on learning experiences.

Why Join Us?

Gain real-world experience ideating designs for products that inspire children’s creativity.
Work in a fun, collaborative environment.
Network with experienced designers and industry professionals.

If you love brainstorming, sketching, and bringing ideas to life, we’d love to hear from you! Apply with your portfolio and resume.

Compensation Range: $19.00 an hour.

We are a drug-free workplace and an EEO employer.

Please note: This role will be filled by our internal recruitment team, so no assistance is needed from any outside staffing agency at this time.

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