What do you need to become a LEGO designer?

Most LEGO® Model Designers go to college and study 3D Arts. Some also have backgrounds in industrial design, architecture, carpentry, theatre design and even sculpting. If you’re interested in becoming a designer, the best thing to do is play with LEGO® bricks as much as possible.

How much does a LEGO designer make a year?

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $105,500 and as low as $17,500, the majority of LEGO Designer salaries currently range between $31,500 (25th percentile) to $62,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $88,000 annually across the United States.

How are LEGO sets designed?

New elements are first hand-drawn and then translated into 3D on CAD programs. Here the designers play around with texture, color, and finish. Once LEGO designers are happy, the designs are sent to print in their prototypes lab. In recent years, they have begun implementing a 3D printer.

What do LEGO model designers do?

As a model designer for LEGO, Talbott helps make what you find in a LEGO box, working on everything from the selection of the colors and the pieces, or “bricks” in LEGO-speak, to the way they function and move.

How long does it take to become a LEGO designer?

Take four years of course work in each and take advanced classes when possible. If there is a science or robotics club, join it. During high school you can also consider taking some classes in science, math, engineering, or software design courses at a local college.

How many designers does LEGO have?

Our Design Academy creates an environment that sparks creativity and is a great place for our 240+ Designers to network. At the LEGO Group, we care about sparking our people’s imagination and curiosity.

Can you be a professional LEGO builder?

Lego master builders serve a variety of roles in the Danish toy company. These elite model builders construct demonstration models for company events, large stores and the chain of Legoland theme parks. Lego hires only a few model builders each year.

Are there professional LEGO builders?

The LEGO® Certified Professionals (LCP) program is made up of adult LEGO entrepreneurs who have turned their passion for the LEGO brick and system into a full-time or part-time profession.