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10 Things That the Best Toy Recruiters Do — And the Rest Don’t Why great hiring is now a competitive advantage in the toy industry — and how ToyRecruitment.com leads the way. The toy industry in 2026 moves at a pace that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago. Development cycles have shortened dramatically, margins remain under constant pressure from rising material and shipping costs, and competition for standout talent has never been more intense. At the same tim

The Rise of AI in Toy Design – And the New Roles Companies Are Struggling to Fill For decades, toy design lived in a world of pencils, foam models, and late-night brainstorming sessions around a table covered in sketches. A designer would spend weeks refining a single character or playset, guided by gut feel, market trends they had absorbed over years, and the occasional focus group. That world has not disappeared, but it is changing faster than most toy companies are prepare

7 Interview Questions That Reveal How Childhood Play Shapes Toy Industry Leaders At ToyRecruitment.com, we’ve placed many VPs, Heads of Product, Sales people, Creative Directors, and CMOs into some of the world’s biggest (and smallest) toy companies. One thing we’ve learned: the toy industry runs on nostalgia, play, and the unhealed wounds of childhood bedrooms. Senior candidates in this space are often brilliant, battle-hardened professionals — but ask the right question and

Top 5 Skills Every Toy Sales Director Needs in a Post-Pandemic Retail Landscape The toy industry has undergone significant transformation since the pandemic. Shifts in consumer behavior, the surge of e-commerce, supply chain disruptions, and evolving retail landscapes have redefined what makes a successful Sales Director. For senior professionals and hiring managers at toy companies, identifying and cultivating the right skills is essential for driving revenue and staying com