About us Welcome to heo. Since 1996, we, the 250 employees, have developed heo into a leading international company in the world of pop culture. A deep-rooted passion has shaped our actions from the very beginning. It means a lot to us to contribute to pop culture. When we feel that same passion in the people we work with every day, we know we are in our element. Going our own way has always been important to us. We see being different as an opportunity and a strength. We have learned this from the many superheroes. After all, only those who leave the beaten track discover new possibilities, secret treasures and open up new horizons. Do you want to discover treasures and open new horizons with us? Then join us from 01.03.2024 and shape the future as a Product Designer (f/m/x) The position is initially temporary for 24 months. A permanent employment is possible. Your mission and tasks: You will join a fast-growing team with room to grow professionally in a highly skilled and supportive environment. We want to help you unleash the best professional version of yourself and tie your professional growth to the growth of Ultimate Guard. The role can be filled either as a regular position at heo HQ or as a hybrid position with the expectation that you will visit and work at heo HQ at least once a month. Details of this can be worked out depending on the needs of both sides. In your role as our Physical Product Designer, you will have an important role in delivering a variety of assets: Work holistically with others on our understanding of the existing product portfolio to gain a fundamental understanding of the needs in our future product portfolio. Play a central role in product development for Ultimate Guard by being the primary design lead for a variety of new TCG accessories as well as other related projects. Work with and recommend various material and design/construction solutions for our products and related projects. Provide specs/technical drawings of required solutions. Work closely within your own team as well as with our procurement team and suppliers. Pitch and spar with team and leadership on solutions for future Ultimate Guard products. Expect to travel 5-10 days per year to industry events. If you are in a hybrid role - expect to be at HQ approximately 10-12 times per year. What you should bring: At least 5 years of product or industrial design experience. A hybrid skill set of design and engineering. Able to work with the user perspective in mind when promoting / pitching design choices, but also very capable of executing them and ensuring high quality in the required technical specifications for the designs. Previous experience working with a variety of materials for product design. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud programs and other relevant design software tools - including 3D modeling design. Familiarity with 3D CAD software is preferred for engineering drawings. The right mindset - a strong ability to take the lead when needed and present ideas with a solid foundation in perceived user value, a supportive nature, and an open and creative mind willing to explore possibilities. Although you would be based at heo headquarters in Herxheim, Germany, English is required. Fluency in German is a plus, but not a requirement. Further plus for us, but not a requirement: 3D printing experience Previous experience in the hobby game or toy industry is an advantage, but not a requirement Knowledge of and interest in what we work with (trading card games, gaming accessories and pop culture fandom) What awaits you here? A work environment that fosters your personal and professional growth. A dedicated team that values open communication and continuous development. An exciting role in a fun-loving industry and company. A dynamic company that is taking big leaps right now, and you can be a part of the journey Betriebliche Altersvorsorge Events Fitness-Angebote Sonderurlaube Superhelden-Rabatt Bike-Leasing Join our pop culture heoversum and become part of the team explore.heo.com/career heo GmbH, West Campus 1, 76863 Herxheim, Deutschland