About Melissa & Doug
From classic wooden toys to crafts, pretend play, and games, Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose.
Since the company’s founding 30 years ago, Melissa & Doug has consistently delivered innovative products that inspire open-ended thinking, encourage kids to see new possibilities, and offer Countless Ways to Play. It’s part of a bigger vision to Take Back Childhood. Because by giving children a true childhood with the space and freedom to explore their world, we give them a path to realizing their full potential!
Led by its namesake co-founders, the brand’s headquarters are in Wilton, Connecticut, with offices in New York City and various other locations across the globe. Today, the brand has become one of the most trusted names in children’s products with more than 2,000 toys, crafts, and games that are designed in-house and available in more than 100 countries.
HOW WE PLAY…AT WORK:
• Imagine in our workplace of wonder!
Imagine the possibilities, asking “What if…?” We recognize that, just as there are countless ways to play, there are countless ways to work.
• Create playful productivity!
In our playful environment we look at accomplishments differently and understand that creativity allows for variations in the path to achieve each person’s goal.
• Explore empowerment and discovery!
We believe real learning and growth happens when we have the time and space to explore our world, pursue our passions, and follow our curiosity.
• Connect to our collaborative community!
We treat people as we would want to be treated – with honesty, authenticity, and respect.
• Think with ingenuity and originality!
We see opportunities in problems and pride ourselves on doing things differently, continually thinking about why we are here and what it means to inspire.
Learn more at MelissaAndDoug.com.
ZURU is on a quest to reimagine tomorrow from A to Z. Founded in 2003, ZURU Group has rapidly grown and now spans three core divisions—ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge (consumer goods) and ZURU Tech (construction).
Known for its cutting-edge software and world-leading automation and manufacturing systems, ZURU has over 5,000 team members in over 30 global locations, making it perfectly placed to continue building its reputation as one of the fastest-growing and most disruptive companies in the world.
ZURU TOYS
ZURU Toys is one of the largest toy companies in the world, known for its innovation, creativity and disruption through automation.
Inspired by kids and imaginative play, ZURU Toys distributes to all major retailers in over 120 countries and has delighted millions of families all over the world with brands such as Bunch O Balloons™, X-Shot™, Rainbocorns™, Robo Alive™, Smashers™, 5 Surprise™, and Pets Alive™ and partnerships with entertainment properties, including Nickelodeon, Disney, Universal Studios and DreamWorks.
ZURU EDGE
ZURU Edge is disrupting stale consumer goods categories and building new generation brands to better serve modern consumers.
Arguably the fastest-growing consumer goods company in the world today, ZURU Edge has a key focus on building tomorrow’s brands across five key verticals—Pet Care, Baby Care, Personal Care & Beauty, Home Care and Health & Wellness.
ZURU TECH
ZURU Tech is revolutionizing the way the world builds to bring greater flexibility, speed, affordability, quality and sustainability to the construction industry.
Ten years in the making, ZURU Tech has reinvented every aspect of the construction process, developing the world’s first BIM software that directly connects to fully automated production.
Get to know us a little better by checking out our company Instagram @lifeatzuru
Born in London. Loved worldwide.
For a quarter of a century, we have shared the joy of Jellycat toys with
people of all ages, across the globe. Over this time, our unmistakeable
characters have gained the affection of millions – and centre stage in
many of the most prestigious stores across 77 countries.
We have also become a major trendsetter on social media, featured in
billions of hashtags. Today, we stand among the most loved and
respected soft toy companies in the world.
What makes us different? Playfulness and luxurious quality.
Our designers play until something magical and unexpected happens –
and a new character is born! We source beautiful materials that are
noticeably softer, subtler and long-lasting.
Our HQ, Jellycat Studios, is based in central London and from there we
spread joy through toys, accessories, books, music, films and social
media. We have two other main studios in Minneapolis and Shanghai.
Explore the Jellycat world at Jellycat.com