Kay Mertens
Toy Designer
- Role
- Designer at Spin Master
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kay Mertens
Hello! My name is Kay!I am a passionate toy designer with an interest in all things nerdy. I love finding extraordinary in the ordinary and creating magic in people\'s everyday lives. No matter what age range, my goal is to connect and inspire people through play.I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelors of Science in Industrial Design. I specialize in front-end ideation, research, concepting, sketching, IP development, materials and manufacturing.I\'ve worked on a variety of different toy brands such as PJ Masks, Dungeons & Dragons, Fortnite, and more. In 2021, I started my own company; MxK Toys LLC. I design and manufacture fantastical figurines. MxK Toys has sold over 100 figurines worldwide. I am currently working full time as a Designer at Spin Master. I\'ve worked on Bakugan, Monster Jam, How To Train Your Dragon, Tech Deck and Hex Bots.https://kmertensdesign.com
Experience
Designer
Oct 2023 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Created sketches, renderings, and deco sheets for Action Brands. Collaborated cross-functionally with international team members including designers, illustrators, sculptors, merchandisers, engineering, packaging, marketing and vendors.
Education
University of Cincinnati
Industrial Design, Toy & Entertainment
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