Schedule a Virtual Meeting with FIT’s Next Class of Toy Designers

fit-toy-design-programJanuary 5, 2021 | Toy Association member companies are invited to participate in The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)’s Toy Design Department’s 2021 Summer Internship Program.

Working in collaboration with The Toy Association and its members, the FIT Toy Design Summer 2021 Internship Program, led by department head Judy Ellis and her team, introduces the work of the next class of toy designers to companies throughout the industry.

Toy Association member companies are invited to participate in portfolio reviews by virtual appointment only, from Tuesday, February 16 through Friday, February 19.

Students can provide the following services to companies:

  • rendering presentation boards and exploded views for costing
  • 3-D modeling, sculpting, breadboards
  • conceptualizing ideas
  • communicating with manufacturers
  • research and development
  • sketching and storyboarding
  • computer-aided drafting
  • preparing sales presentations
  • computer proficiency
  • styling

“The FIT Toy Department has the distinct advantage of working with The Toy Association and industry leaders to provide a well-rounded curriculum framing a successful summer program,” said Ellis. “The internship program during the summer of 2020 was conducted virtually due to the pandemic and proved to be very successful. Our students are well prepared to adapt to remote internships in 2021, should this be the case.”

The program is a full-time position of eight to 10 weeks beginning Monday, June 7 and ending on or after Friday, August 6. Many participating companies have gone on to hire their interns upon graduation and incorporate their designs into product lines. Past participating companies have included: Commonwealth, Fisher­-Price (Mattel), Faber-­Castell/Creativity for Kids, Gund (Spin Master), Hasbro, K’NEX, Manhattan Toy, Mattel, MEGA Brands (Mattel), Nickelodeon, KIDdesigns, Little Tikes (MGA Entertainment), Alex Brands, and Jazwares/Wicked Cool Toys among others. Companies sponsoring interns have also shared their experiences with FIT students in testimonials.

Interested companies may contact Tymberly Canale. For additional program details, click here for more information.