Career at NICI
Ready for a new professional challenge? Then it's time to get to know us! We want to shape the future together and drive our company forward. So if you have a lot of creativity and curiosity and are looking for a workplace that not only promotes your professional development, but is also characterised by teamwork, openness and mutual appreciation, then you've come to the right place!
Unsolicited applications can be sent to our HR department at any time: bewerbung@nici.de
Below you will find the current vacancies.
NICI GmbH is one of the world's leading manufacturers of plush toys and gift items. With well-known product lines such as My First NICI and Wild Friends as well as regular seasonal novelties and licensed products, we stand for quality and innovation. Our company headquarters are located in Altenkunstadt, Upper Franconia, and we employ around 150 people worldwide.
The market leader is now looking for a committed
Property manager/janitor (m/f/d)
Become part of our team and ensure the smooth running of our buildings and facilities.
What we are looking for:
- Experience in property management or as a janitor is an advantage
- Manual skills and technical understanding
- Ability to work in a team, reliability and an independent way of working
- Willingness to take on responsibility Class B driving license to take on driving duties
- Organizational talent and good communication skills
Responsibilities:
- Maintenance and servicing of our buildings and technical facilities
- Carrying out minor interior and exterior repairs
- Coordinating external service providers and tradespeople
- Supervision of repairs, maintenance work and craftsman services
- Care and maintenance of outdoor facilities (garden, parking lots, etc.)
- Monitoring and operating the heating, ventilation and sanitary systems
- Ensuring building safety (e.g. fire protection, safety lighting)
- Taking on janitor duties and driving services
Prospects:
- An interesting and varied field of activity in a collegial working atmosphere.
- A varied and responsible field of activity in a collegial team.
- A secure job in a future-oriented company.
- 37-hour week.
- Every 2nd Friday off.
- 30 days vacation.
- Various social benefits such as travel allowance, capital-forming benefits, job bike, free drinks, dedicated employee parking lot, etc.
Are you enthusiastic about this?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents, including salary expectations and earliest possible starting date, by e-mail to: bewerbung@nici.de
Please note:
We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.
Join the NICI family and shape the future of the plush and gift industry with us!
NICI GmbH is one of the world's leading manufacturers of plush toys and gift items. With well-known product lines such as My First NICI and Wild Friends as well as regular seasonal novelties and licence products, we stand for quality and innovation. Our company headquarters are located in Altenkunstadt, Upper Franconia, and we employ around 150 people worldwide.
The market leader is looking for you as:
Part-time HR Administrator (m/f/d)
In this role, you will be responsible for the administrative support of our HR processes, support in employee communication and the careful implementation of operational HR tasks.
What we are looking for:
- You have completed a commercial apprenticeship and have professional experience in HR, particularly in payroll accounting.
- You have solid knowledge of labour and social security law.
- You are confident in using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ideally have some experience with DATEV and/or Interflex.
- You have a good command of written and spoken English.
- You are characterised by your independent and structured way of working and your communication skills.
- You work accurately and responsibly on the tasks assigned to you.
Your area of responsibility:
- Independent preparation and creation of payroll accounting in cooperation with an external payroll service provider.
- Maintenance of employee master data and reconciliation of payroll-relevant data.
- You are the contact person for all employees and managers for HR questions.
- Support HR management with various HR-related issues (e.g. drawing up employment contracts, references, reports).
- Maintenance of the Interflex time management system.
- Preparation of statistics and various analyses.
- Coordination of topics with health insurance companies and personnel service providers.
What we offer you:
- An interesting and varied area of responsibility in a collegial working atmosphere.
- A high degree of independence, integrated into a motivated team.
- Flexible working hours with home office options.
- 30 days holiday.
- Various social benefits such as travel allowance, capital-forming benefits, free drinks and a dedicated employee car park.
Become part of our HR team
Play an active role in shaping HR processes in an innovative company in the plush and gift industry!
We look forward to receiving your detailed application documents, including salary expectations and earliest possible starting date, by e-mail to: bewerbung@nici.de
Diversity is important to us:
We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.
The NICI GmbH, headquartered in Altenkunstadt, Upper Franconia, employs around 150 staff worldwide and is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality plush and gift items. Our products stand for innovation, quality, and attention to detail. We are looking for motivated and dedicated team members who share our passion and want to grow with us.
To strengthen our design team, the market leader is seeking an:
Illustrator for Product Design (m/f/d)
What we’re looking for:
- You have relevant professional experience, skills, or appropriate training in design or illustration.
- You have a keen sense of colours, fabrics, and trends.
- You possess excellent skills in using the relevant programs within the Adobe Creative Cloud.
- You thrive in both an international team and when working independently.
- You are characterised by a structured and reliable way of working.
- You have good proficiency in German and English.
Responsibilities:
- Creative ideation and development of new NICI plush toy characters.
- Producing sketches of new NICI plush toy characters from various perspectives and views.
- Contributing to concepts for new products and collections.
- Supporting the technical development process, particularly by providing feedback on plush toy prototypes up to the final sample.
- Creating additional illustrations, such as landscapes, backgrounds, etc., for designing gift items and for marketing purposes.
- Developing packaging and labels directly related to the products.
- Assisting with administrative tasks related to product development.
What we offer:
- An interesting and diverse role within a collaborative working environment.
- A high degree of independence in a supportive team.
- Flexible working hours with a 37-hour workweek.
- Every second Friday is work-free.
- 30 days of holiday per year.
- Opportunities for remote working.
- Attractive benefits, including travel allowances, profit-sharing schemes, company bikes, free beverages, and an assigned parking space.
Become part of the NICI family!
Join our team and bring your creativity to shape the future of the plush and gift industry! We look forward to receiving your application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date, via email to: bewerbung@nici.de
Please note:
We value diversity and welcome all applications—regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.
Apprenticeship at NICI
We offer a wide range of opportunities for young talents who want to shape their professional future in a dynamic and creative environment. As an internationally renowned manufacturer of high-quality cuddly toys, gift items and accessories, we not only focuses on quality, but also on the promotion and development of its employees. An apprenticeship at NICI gives you the opportunity to learn and grow in an innovative company.
We are looking for you!
Become an apprentice at one of the most popular plush and gift brands in the world. We educate:
Industrial clerk (m/f/d)
As an industrial clerk, we will introduce you step by step to all commercial areas at NICI. In product management you will work on new products and in purchasing you will find out how our products are in the right place at the right time. Our sales and customer service will explain to you how sales work and you can work on important projects in our marketing department. Together we will develop a plan that will guide you through the most important departments. Who knows, maybe you would also like to work on our website?
Duration of training: 3 years
Vocational school: Lichtenfels (or selectable in consultation)
Training start: September 1st, 2025
Your profile
- You have good PC skills
- You have an interest in commercial processes
- You are a team player, communicative, motivated and open-minded
- Good knowledge of economics, mathematics & accounting can be helpful
Your areas of application
- Product development
- Quality assurance
- Finance
- Shopping
- Customer service
- Import
- Distribution
- Marketing
- Logistics
Your advantages with us
- Fair compensation
- Own notebook
- 37 hours per week
- 30 days vacation per year
- Personal mentor for the duration of your training
- Alternating 4 or 5 day week - so every second Friday is free from work
Do you still have questions or are you already convinced?
Thorsten Wagner | bewerbung@nici.de
We are looking for you!
Become an apprentice at one of the most popular plush and gift brands in the world. We educate:
Office management clerk (m/f/d)
During your training to become an office management clerk, you will learn everything about organizational, commercial and administrative activities. During your training you will gain insight into most commercial departments. There are a lot of them in a company like NICI. Different talents and skills are required in each department. This way you can find out what you enjoy most and what suits you best. You will learn everything from handling day-to-day operations in the company to managing strategic projects.
Duration of training: 3 years
Vocational school: Lichtenfels (or selectable by arrangement)
Training start: September 1st, 2025
Your profile
- You have good PC skills
- You have an interest in commercial processes
- You are a team player, communicative, motivated and open-minded
- Good knowledge of economics, mathematics & accounting can be helpful
Your areas of application
- Product development
- Quality assurance
- Finance and human resources
- Purchasing & importing
- Customer service
- Distribution
- Marketing
- Logistics
Your advantages with us
- Fair compensation
- Own notebook
- 37 hour per week
- 30 days vacation per year
- Personal mentor for the duration of your training
- Alternating 4 or 5 day week - so every second friday is free from work
Do you still have questions or are you already convinced?
Thorsten Wagner | bewerbung@nici.de
We are looking for you!
Become an apprentice at one of the most popular plush and gift brands in the world. We educate:
Warehouse logistics specialist (m/f/d)
We operate our main warehouse for Germany and Europe at our location in Altenkunstadt. From capacity planning and goods receipt from Asia to warehouse handling, shipping preparation and transport, you will get to know all areas of warehouse logistics with us. We will train you step by step and make you an expert in warehouse logistics in the NICI team.
Duration of training: 3 years
Vocational school: Lichtenfels (or selectable in consultation)
Training start: September 1st, 2025
Your profile
- You like working on the PC, but you also like to get hands-on
- You are a team player, communicative, motivated and open-minded
- You like to find solutions and work in an action- and process-oriented manner
Your areas of application
- Goods receipt
- Picking and packaging
- Warehousing and inventory management
- Shipping and logistics
- Quality assurance and occupational safety
Your advantages with us
- Fair compensation
- Own notebook
- 37 hour per week
- 30 days vacation per year
- Personal mentor for the duration of your training
- Alternating 4 or 5 day week - so every second Friday is free from work
Do you still have questions or are you already convinced?
Thorsten Wagner | bewerbung@nici.de
We are looking for you!
Become an apprentice at one of the most popular plush and gift brands in the world. We educate:
IT specialist specializing in system integration (m/f/d)
If you enjoy working with computers, networks and programs, then you've come to the right place. We will show you how our hardware and software systems work, familiarize you with our networks and train you in how to use our programs. From mainframe systems to networks to how to use PC and Apple computers, you can learn everything you need from us to become a real expert in our NICI IT team, step by step.
Duration of training: 3 years
Vocational school: Lichtenfels (or selectable by arrangement)
Training start: September 1st, 2025
Your profile
- You are a team player, communicative, motivated and open-minded
- You have an interest in IT technologies and analytical activities
- You have good English skills and good internet skills
- Your areas of application
IT infrastructure
application development
- Support and help desk
IT security
- Project management
Your advantages with us
- Fair compensation
- Own notebook
- 37 hour per week
- 30 days vacation per year
- Personal mentor for the duration of your training
- Alternating 4 or 5 day week - so every second Friday is free from work
Do you still have questions or are you already convinced?
Thorsten Wagner | bewerbung@nici.de