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Play and Learn Specialist, Fisher-Price
Sep 13 05
Source: CHI-Jobs
Opening at Fisher-Price; available until filled.
Play and Learn Specialist Job Opening
Fisher-Price
East Aurora, NY
Overview:
Fisher-Price, part of the #1 toy and children’s products company in the world (Mattel), has an immediate opening for a Play and Learn Specialist. With over 75 years of experience, we are committed to working with both children and parents to ensure that our products reflect the best possible combination of developmental benefits and learning features while engaging children’s imagination and curiosity.
Our company offers excellent career growth as well as a superb benefits package. As part of our corporate family, we have been recognized as one of the Top 100 Companies to Work For as well as among the Top 100 Companies for Working Women. We are located in East Aurora, New York, near Buffalo, and approximately two hours from Toronto.
Responsibilities:
· Responsible for evaluating and assisting in the development of new toys and products, especially toys with an interactive and/or learning focus.
· Conduct product test sessions with children during key milestones of the development cycle, from conceptualization to final product.
· Collaborate with project teams to develop the content, interface, and game flow of interactive and/or learning toys.
· Provide products with information on general child development, education and curriculum, interactive design, play, and game design.
· Facilitate group discussions with parents to gather their opinions of new product ideas and to better understand issues that are important to them.
· Facilitate creative problem solving sessions with product teams to develop innovative products in the most timely and cost effective manner.
· Evaluate current and upcoming technologies, software, and electronic toys for age appropriateness, appeal, educational value, and play applications.
· Keep up to date on current trends in the toy industry and related fields.
Skills:
· Strong knowledge of child development, education, interactive design, and research (e.g., evaluation, usability testing).
· Excellent rapport with children as well as keen observation skills.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with people at all levels and ability to function in a team environment.
· Exceptional verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
· Strong analytical skills and ability to determine solutions and carry out actions in an effective and timely manner.
· Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize work without missing critical deadlines.
· Creative problem-solving skills along with an overall high energy level.
Education/Experience:
· Masters degree in developmental psychology, educational psychology, early childhood or related field. Ph.D. is preferred.
· Minimum of 5-7 years experience evaluating, researching, and/or developing curricula, interface, and content for children’s interactive media or related products.
· Experience in toy industry a plus.
· Exemplary attendance and job performance.
To apply, please send your resume and letter of interest to careers@fisher-price.com
Contact: Human Resources, Fisher-Price
Deadlines: Open until filled.