Product Designer with a specialty in functions - LEGO DESiGN

Job Description

For this role we are looking for candidates with relevant experience in Product\Indsutrial Design.

Just imagine a world where every detail is brought to life with creativity and precision.

Join Our Creative Community as a LEGO Product Designer and be the heart and soul of this world, crafting innovative designs that captivate millions of fans worldwide.

Your imagination and passion will transform LEGO bricks into extraordinary experiences for enthusiasts.

In this role your focus will be on complex, display-worthy models within our Adults franchises, that include playful aspects and unique functionalities for themes like LEGO Icons & Architecture, LEGO Art & Botanicals and LEGO Ideas.

Now, what do we mean with “functionalities” for this specific role?

We are looking for a product designer who has experience with the LEGO System as well as using elements from LEGO Technic. You should be able to add hidden functions to bring fun, surprise, and that wow factor to highly refined models for the adult audience, who love intricate features.

Core Responsibilities

As a LEGO Product Designer with a special curiosity about functions, you'll:

• Bring Ideas to Life: Use your design skills to create models that resonate with LEGO enthusiasts. From concept to shelf, you'll ensure every detail is magnificent.
• Understand the System: Your deep knowledge of the LEGO System in Play will guide you in making the most out of every brick to make the model come to life by implementing fun functions.
• Use your passion for a bit of LEGO Technic in a model to incorporate functions into the models – a good example of this would be a product such as LEGO Icons Retro Radio.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work with a diverse team of nearly 600 creatives. Our collaborative environment thrives on innovation and the joy of exploration.
• Maintain Playability: Ensure our products are not just visually stunning but also functional and engaging, interpreting Design Briefs with precision and creativity.

Play your part in our team succeeding

Based in Billund, Denmark, our team is a diverse collective of nearly 600 creative minds. We work together to create iconic LEGO experiences that inspire joy and creativity worldwide. We thrive with the challenge of innovating within guidelines and constraints, fostering an environment where every idea is valued.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Inclusive Environment: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all voices are heard.
• Support and Growth: We offer mentorship, career development opportunities, and a supportive network to help you thrive.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced work-life environment in the beautiful town of Billund, Denmark.

Do you have what it takes?

• Design Expertise: A strong background in design, whether you’re a 3D artist, sculptor, character designer, an architect, or maybe automotive designer. Your unique insights will bring life to models such as vehicles, buildings, creatures, and characters that are loved by millions.
• LEGO Experience: Understanding of the LEGO System in Play is essential: We’re looking for candidates with great functional skills – experience with using LEGO Technic as part of your designs is a huge plus.
• Knowledge of programs like Studio, Rhino or similar is a plus.
• Passion and Attitude: A true love for the brick and a collaborative spirit. You’ll need the enthusiasm to inspire and be inspired by our community.
• You’ll be partnering up with collaborators and colleagues cross teams to give maximum support to the right products across our Adults’ franchises

How to Apply

Share with us:

• Your LEGO Creations: Show us a dedicated portfolio showcasing your LEGO designs and your design thinking behind them.
• Design Portfolio: Share your unique take on design with a link to your portfolio.
• Cover Letter: Tell us about your journey and why you would like to play with us.
• CV: Highlight your design background and experiences.

Be sure to upload all documents to our system. While we appreciate high-res images for the purpose of the first screening, we can live with a lower scale resolution.

Join us in Billund and let your creativity soar. Every brick is a story waiting to be told – let’s build it together.

Apply today to be part of our vibrant, innovative community. We can't wait to see where your imagination takes us!

Visit us at lego.com/designtalent.

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.

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.