Toy Designer
Designs new toys and comes up with new ideas for them, alone or in a design team.
Overview
A Toy Designer is responsible for designing new toys and coming up with new ideas for the same. They typically implement designs working either on their own or as part of a team at a toy company.
Where they work
- Toy manufacturing companies across India
Work environment
You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You have a creative bent of mind
- You like to build things
- You like to draw
- You are comfortable working in a team
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in any stream.
- 2Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Des.) in Toy Design
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (M.Des.) in the same discipline.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The course is offered by the Department of Design. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- National Institute of Design, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi
- National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Unitedworld Institute of Design, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- MIT Art, Design & Technology University, Pune, Maharashtra
- Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- School of Design, CMR University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Toy Designer
- 2Senior Toy Designer
- 3Process Supervisor
Related careers to explore
Ceramics/Glass Designer
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Multimedia Designer
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Arts.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Meeta Sharma Gupta — The owner of Shumee Toys, which makes eco-friendly toys made with organic wood and non-toxic watercolours. She completed her BTech from IIT Delhi, and holds a PhD in computer engineering from Harvard University. Before venturing into entrepreneurship, she worked with Bell Labs and IBM TJ Watson Research Labs in the United States. Her startup has been awarded "Best Indian Toy Brand" in 2017 and "Best Infant Toy Brand" in 2019 by Kidsstoppress.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 181 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/toy-designer/india
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.