HOW TO WORK FOR LEGO: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YmRp09N_YZjFeKQ.html Check this interview I did with JBB on his channel

I'm currently 17 years old and it's still my dream job to work at LEGO. I know it'll be a hard path, but I already have the ideas for a new line of sets ;D

@TiagoCatarino

3 жыл бұрын

Never give up :)

@moaningpheromones

2 жыл бұрын

have a plan b just in case.

@otamatone603

2 жыл бұрын

I like how this comment has the 2 most important pieces of advice, in order

@valvess

Жыл бұрын

@@otamatone603 lol ikr

When you said go on the site and apply for LEGO my mind blew up with excitement because I never knew you had to apply threw the site thanks for making this video, even though it’s not answering all my questions it’s still a big help!

@focuseagle6874

3 жыл бұрын

MonstrOnSwitchYT If you want to work in retail though you can just go to your closest Lego store and give your resume

Awesome video - really great to hear even more reasons to be a Lego designer.

@TiagoCatarino

4 жыл бұрын

There's tons!

@MR-SINISTER76

2 жыл бұрын

@@TiagoCatarino yeah idk if I would want to move to Denmark cause traveling there would probably bankrupt me but the benefits of literally never feeling like your actually working and getting paid to play with Legos sounds awesome plus if what I read online is correct you get 30 to 50% of of any sets you buy from them but if I can't do any of that I guess I could always just work in a lego store

I am 15 right now, and i've wanted to work for LEGO since i was 9, its been a dream ever since and i'm hoping it will stay that way for age. I've been collecting LEGO since, 7 years old(Juniors) and watching this video and seeing you build LEGO has inspired me even more. I love everything about LEGO, and probably gonna learn the language and prepare for when i can start working there

Lol. There's always cake's. I love the discounted prices part. Oooh free Lego sets. Nice

@TiagoCatarino

4 жыл бұрын

Right?!

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@flippyfilms4793

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I always wanted to be a lego set designer and you have helped me. Just one thing: How do I enroll?

@domingonapay4270

3 жыл бұрын

I alredy support tiago

Wow this is so amazing to hear about! I’m from Denmark and hearing you speak so fondly of everything here really warms my heart! My absolute biggest dream is to work for becoming a model designer as you were and now that I’m from Denmark I’m already used to the dark and cold weather and I also speak the language haha;) so this video meant a lot to me and game me a lot of hope for fulfilling my dream!

@laszlozoltan5021

2 жыл бұрын

Always brings a smile to my face when I am reminded of how 1980, I had a girls convent school stop for the night next to a B&B I was staying at in Salzberg. After the nuns went to sleep the teens came out smoking filterless Prinz Eugen cigarettes and drinking schnapps straight from the bottle. geeze, you folks know how to live hard- and well. Cheers!

@undead.rising

2 жыл бұрын

@@laszlozoltan5021 Are you sure you have replied to the right video?

@kidneybear2005

8 ай бұрын

I've been wanting to work at lego for awhile now, but I'm kinda neutral about it, because I'd have to move away from my home. I'm 18 by the way.

I’m 27 years old. I recently discovered your channel after deciding that I want to pursue a career with Lego. I appreciate all the insider advice on how to better achieve this. First step is going back to school and working on building all the time.

Thanks so much Tiago!! This is just the perfect video for a high school student like me, with the dream to be a LEGO designer, you managed to clarify certain important aspects that I haven't noticed! Thanks again!

@TiagoCatarino

4 жыл бұрын

Super late reply, but you're welcome! Hope it really helped!

@tonytello5372

4 жыл бұрын

Same here in 2020

I've always wanted to be a set designer for Lego. I've always thought I would want to get really good at creator 3in1, and then later apply that concept to other lines of sets like star wars, minecraft, marvelz etc. I gotta build up a portfolio of builds to make myself a desireable applicant, but in the meantime, I've applied for remote jobs at lego like customer service.

That is my dream job

@TiagoCatarino

4 жыл бұрын

Go for it :)

As a dane you really described denmark pretty well haha. You are an amazing Lego builder so keep following ur dreams :)

That's great!!!! I'm super love Lego when I was young until now.

@louisphan99_

2 жыл бұрын

Could you help me how I can find job at Lego?

Job interviewer : why do you want to work for LEGO ? Every lego fan : free lego.

I would have loved to work at LEGO for the LEGO Friends section, I love designing toys, dolls, mecanisms and gameplay but I can't do anything with LEGO pieces, so... It doesn't look good!

@TiagoCatarino

4 жыл бұрын

Knowing LEGO bricks and how they work nowadays is not a requirement to get a job. As long as you LOVE LEGO and have a design, toy design, or related degree you have good chances at making it. Good luck!!

im happy i cry from the light every day :)

Is there any tip you would suggest in order to be prepared before applying for this job ? Excellent video anyway !

I’m glad you do this vdo to give the ppl with some ideas of it’s not all rainbows and unicorn but I like the ideas of cakes and free LEGO even better Free LEGO cakes..❤️👍❤️I’m in the uk so it’s not too bad we are used to very dark Winter but like you said if you loved the sun ppl have to set up those sun lamp in the homes so they don’t suffer from S.A.D..❤️👍❤️

@TiagoCatarino

4 жыл бұрын

It is definitively not all good! There are highs and lows, but overall I will still say that the good stuff far outclasses the not so nice aspects of working in Denmark for LEGO. I still prefer Danish summer over Portuguese summer though! :P As for cake, that's all a man can ask for. Oh and LEGO... Free LEGO... :)

Woo! I’m doing some work experience with Lego soon 😊

It sounds really awesome!! Why did you quit?

So what exactly do you need before applying? What would be the best way to hedge your bets before getting a job?

"it's cold and it's dark" TC happy face!

I think every one who works for lego is very enthusiastic! I was wondering how they deal with pressure and deadlines, do they still enthusiastic? Or what about bad employers or colleagues? I suppose lego pays well the stuff, so the main reason for someone to give up from lego is only for personal reasons. It is really admirable for someone that loves his work

Tiago, for someone who loves lego but is not sure how to get a job there, what advice would you give? Because it sounds so fun and it's any lego fans dream job( also who doesn't like free lego?)

A lego job has always seemed awesome, but I'm just no good at building stuff myself, so sadly I don't think I'd ever get too far lol.

Lol I better get Danish up on duolingo 😅 but seriously this is my dream job I love Lego more than anything but I don’t really have the money to get enough bricks for the kind of projects that gets you the job so I’m worried thats a barrier I was also wondering how would you work in a certain theme of Lego? I absolutely love Star Wars and Lego so I have a tonne of Lego Star Wars! Do I NEED any design degrees if I want to become a designer or can I be given something to complete and if I do it well will it go from there? Did you kind of pick up danish while living there or did you learn it?

0:56 I'm Portuguese.. And I don't like sun! Denmark or any Nordic country for that matter would be a dream to live in, I'm more of an owl person :) that and snow and rain and thunder, and I won't die before seeing the Aurora Boreal. You were blessed, hope you enjoyed it a lot in Billund :)

@TiagoCatarino

4 жыл бұрын

I did! Danish summers are great! :) I was so close while up there but missed the aurora as well... Ill have to go up north at some point to see it!

Great video, I'm planning on applying for a job at lego after I finish and get my degree at university and this video helped a lot. If I end up getting the job in a couple years I'll come back to this comment lol.

@SteveAdmin

2 жыл бұрын

So did you get the job?

@arsalanafshar6027

Жыл бұрын

Did you get the job?

I have always wanted to work at lego, and i am pretty skilled when i get going and have the right pieces, but i always doubt if im good enough and i feel like my techniques are mostly too simple and use too many regular bricks, any tips for this?

I took a listen to your 7 things with pleasure however the best one it is "habit of eating cakes". I like it.

Since I was 6, I considerd the idea to become a LEGO employee so i started making MOS's and learning languages (i´m mexican so I have already spanish), I decided to take Italian and now i'm learning german and in english i speak the aussie and british accent. Then i found this video and see that i only need a carrer. Thanks for clearing me out of questions

Tiago: "Denmark is cold and dark" Me: *Laughs in northern Swedish*

So you where able to design and build the lego set you'd see in todays stores?

What is the employee discount for legos?? I’ve been seeing 30-50% off

Cool

Do u work at LEGO and how do u sign up

At 00:31I was like bruh you think Denmark is cold then you should go to Canada lol

Denmark isn´t allways cold, at the summer there can be a bit hot, but in winter time there is pretty cold

Aloha Tiago-have you ever seen where the bricks are made and where the sets are packaged?

I been to that employee store as part of the lego inside tour and I even paid that employee discount. Bought a lot because well Cheap

My favorite from my Danish mother-in-law is risengrød and risalamande. I'll take that over cake. Well, most cakes, that is-not French cakes.And for all the good marzipan in Denmark, I still like the Spanish kinds better. :-)

@TiagoCatarino

4 жыл бұрын

Never really got used to marzipan and licorice... My favorite was by far aebleskiver. Only around Christmas time though... And now that I'm thinking of it, I'm sad...

@bryanjensen355

4 жыл бұрын

Agree with you about aebleskivers - and we love 'em so much they are a regular weekend breakfast in our family. Though I like even better making them with peaches or berries than apples.

@TiagoCatarino

4 жыл бұрын

@@bryanjensen355 what?! Why havent I thought of that?!!!

@bryanjensen355

4 жыл бұрын

Tiago Catarino you are now empowered. Go forth and 'skiver the revolution. At least so long as you can break away from those awesome pasteles de nata.

Hi Tiago i'm in high school right know. and I really want to be a lego model designer or just working at lego. but do you have like tips for me like what for subjects I should choose for school and is it needed to go to college and if yes what kind of subject sould I do in college I know it's a lot but I am just super curios. BTW love you vids and especially you're reviews because you look at everything and help me a lot with maybe buying or not buying the set.

I wonder what you meant saying how important behavior while stressed in life during the recruitment process is? What is expected and why would it matter in a place as relaxed as Danmark/the Lego company itself?

As a siberian, I could say you described Denmark exactly how Siberia looks and feels like. So, still not so bad. I had want to learn some Swedish, but I guess it would be cool to learn 2 similar languages at the same time. Anyway, jag älskar vinter 🙃

How is to be an expat in Billund? It is already hard to integrate out of the expat bubble in the capital, so I wonder how is the life after working hours.

@TiagoCatarino

3 жыл бұрын

I wasn't living in Billund. I lived in Vejle and it was ok! Though I had family with me so it was never boring

Well I already live halfway between the Equator and North Pole, and I love the cold. So that's not a negative for me.

I would love to work for lego but i don't know on which high school or college must i go in to so can anybody tell me this😁

Do you have to be at a certain building level to get a job there?

@TiagoCatarino

4 жыл бұрын

Not really. I've seen people hired with zero building skills, but with a design degree background

Is that a Quinjet in the background ??

That whole thing about Paternity for a dad blew my mind, when i was on paterinty leave it was only for 2 weeks from newborn and it was UNPAID :( The UK sucks

If only there was a way to do this in a different country

It is my dream to also work in a lego store

Hey Tiago. Just wondering, do you have be an actual LEGO designer to unlock the benefits like discounts or can you be any type of employee for LEGO?

@TiagoCatarino

4 жыл бұрын

Any type of LEGO employee :)

@goose1752

2 жыл бұрын

@@TiagoCatarino even workers at LEGO Stores? :0

@Insectslayer

2 жыл бұрын

@@goose1752 Oh, yes. They also have great discounts as far as I know.

Lego naturally is a Billund company. But would anything have been different if you had lived in Copenhagen?

hey hey hey! i want still some day work there xd what career i need to do for be in the group of set designer ? i am 20 btw that does afect that?

Yeah I think I am down.

I’m still only 13 so I don’t have any way I could get to live in Denmark on my own yet but when I can I would really love to work for lego, also how’s the food in Denmark?

@Chris_winthers

8 күн бұрын

1: you can apply for lego internationally, so you don't need to move unless you get the job, at which point lego will likely help you 2: if you're not accustomed to it, it's not great, but you can just make your own. We eat a lot if international food on top of specifically danish food

Free Lego e Lego discount 😍 palavras de sonho 🤩😂🙄

I think if I worked for Lego my whole paycheck would be spent at the Lego employee store.

is it possible to get an internship at lego for 13-18 year olds?

I want to work for lego as either, designer, customer service, or marketing

@TiagoCatarino

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

Do some people become a Lego designer in the U.S.?

@TiagoCatarino

4 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of american model designers in Billund Denmark if thats what you're asking! The position requires you to move to Denmark though.

hello, I'm from vietnam. lego just started to build a 1.3 bill usd factory in my country today. they said the factory will finish at 2024. I'm working at a milk factory as a packer operator. Do you think I have any chance or place to work in this new lego factory? thank you for read my comment and sorry for my bad english 😊

Hi! I'm a aspiring 13 year old who wants to be a lego designer one day! But I have some quesions and i hope you can answer them. 1. Do you have to know danish? 2. about how much do lego designers get paid for?

@TiagoCatarino

4 жыл бұрын

You don't need Danish and the pay is good ;)

@nindroid2042

4 жыл бұрын

@@TiagoCatarino thanks a lot!!

one day I will be a excellent Lego designers. : )

Well scince I live in Sweden it won't be that bad to go to Denmark or speak Danish

Do you still work for Lego??

What did you major in??

@TiagoCatarino

3 жыл бұрын

3D animation

Hello My Dream job is to work for lego and i alredy live here

How did you apply for your job?

@TiagoCatarino

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/YmRp09N_YZjFeKQ.html

@Hello-nn8km

2 жыл бұрын

@@TiagoCatarino Thanks!

hi im just thinking did you learn danish and should you learn danish if you want to be a lego designer

@Chris_winthers

8 күн бұрын

You don't need to, as almost all danes speak english, but learning some danish can certainly help

Vou comentar em português mesmo haha Recentemente eu tenho tido muita vontade de trabalhar na Lego, agora eu tenho 17 anos, e estou vendo o que posso fazer até lá, vendo vídeos sobre, buscando saber o que a Lego procura em mim, espero conseguir isso um dia haha :D

@TiagoCatarino

3 жыл бұрын

Boa sorte!

hopefully i get better at building stuff til i start finding jobs

@AllBrix

Жыл бұрын

and i live more north than denmark so hopefully it gets warmer

@Chris_winthers

8 күн бұрын

​@@AllBrixdet bliver ikke varmere, der kommer bare mindre sne om vinteren

Can I tell you something I have an idea for a new Lego game it’s Lego the flash you could slow down speed higher up speed it has all the episodes but remember one thing one people about spoilers please do this for me how enjoy it

@TiagoCatarino

3 жыл бұрын

I don't work for LEGO anymore ;)

I’m a big fan of ninjago so my dream is to work at the ninjago section

I guess this won't get through to you anymore, but what was your exact role in the company? I noticed there are listings for model designers and for product designers. Can you explain the difference please? :)

@Chris_winthers

8 күн бұрын

He was a set designer (or product designer). A model designer is someone who builds the big lego models you see in places like legoland. He worked mostly on the creator 3 in 1 sets, though he also made the ship in a bottle snd gingerbread house sets

@That0neJawn

8 күн бұрын

@@Chris_winthers Yes, I've figured out the difference in the meantime. I just was a bit confused because he used the terms interchangeably at some point. Still, thanks for the input! :D

Me and the boys going to work for lego

what high school do I have to choose to become lego set designer?

@Chris_winthers

8 күн бұрын

I get that it's a little late, but when you graduate high school, you should try to get a college degree that has something to do with design

8 hours for sleep, 8 hours for work and 8 hours for yourself. Nice!

I have actually always wanted to work as a lego designer ever since I was around 4-5 years old and I still really want be a lego designer (BTW this is my dad's account, as I do not have my own).

@youraveragepasser-by7367

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao. Good luck kiddo

Is not cold here

I am 15 and want to either become a Lego KZreadr or Lego designer

Why did you leave the company

@desmondcheong2924

2 жыл бұрын

It's either divorce his wife and leave his stupid kids or Leave the company..... I guess he chose leave the company.. His love for Lego is not deep enough...

How do you get lots of Legos

@TiagoCatarino

4 жыл бұрын

It was a perk of the job, I worked for LEGO. I also bought a lot myself as well :)

@yt5101

4 жыл бұрын

Where's the best place to buy Legos

@yt5101

4 жыл бұрын

I don't really have that much Legos so I use a game to build

@starvelboi7776

4 жыл бұрын

random stuff Lego is an expensive hobby but you can go on eBay and look for the best piece to price ratios

how did you learn to be a designer?

@TiagoCatarino

4 жыл бұрын

I was building a lot before I got hired. Sent a portfolio with pictures of my creations and then got called for tests and interviews!

@giorgiodivincenzo4448

4 жыл бұрын

Tiago Catarino okay gotcha, and...what kind of other professional figures work at LEGO?

Denmark is a one of most expensive country in Europe. How much does TLG pay the designers?

@TiagoCatarino

2 жыл бұрын

A fair amount

@mytubewp

2 жыл бұрын

@@TiagoCatarino Having watched your movie I dare to doubt because 2 of top 7 reasons of working for TLG are free bricks and discounted shop. I always thought that having a dream job you don't have to care about money and you can buy as many bricks as you want.😉 Does designer's salary depend on commercial success of his sets?

I know it's hard but free lego

Hey tiago, i will put my message here because I can't manage to do so on your website, somethings is off on it I would like advices concerning being a Lego designer, it's been some time since I've begun to follow you on KZread, and your advices videos regarding your ex-job have been priceless to me, who's dream job would be what you did. There would be 2 sectors where I lack knowledge to do so, and that would be in what type of design studies to do, and what type of build should I do, to improve myself, to be able to design more complexe sets. I already can't thank you enough for all that I've learned in that regard thanks to you, and I'll understand if you can't really help me more about it. I don't even know if you will this comment, but thanks if you do

@Chris_winthers

8 күн бұрын

1: just pursue whatever fits you best anything from 3d modeling to carpentry can help, though it's best to get a degree that involves 3d software to some extent. What really matters is that the degree teaches you how to design. Of course, what really matters is how well you can design, and a degree just helps with that 2: build lots of things. Cars, buildings, animals, ships, whatever you can think of. Just make sure to build varied things

Hello from Azerbaijan. How are you? I love your videos. I would to ask some questions from you. Please,help me about this topic. I had recognized lego sets since 2015 . Sometimes,l try to buy lego sets. I love lego very much. And l want to be a lego designer and work with the lego group. How can l be a lego designer? That's for, what must l do? Please help me about this topic.

@Chris_winthers

8 күн бұрын

There's a documentary by ENDEVR titled "the world's dream job: how to become a set designer at lego" on youtube that documents a lot of the process, though some important things are being experienced with lego, as well as getting some sort of degree in a design field, though the second option won't be strictly necessary

Do you get free lego sets now

@TiagoCatarino

3 жыл бұрын

Not anymore :)

@lanevalhalla1225

3 жыл бұрын

Sad

I dream works at lego when i adult but i afraid my creation is bad or not

@norwegianunion1236

2 жыл бұрын

Keep experimenting with legos and find the best way to build cool stuff as a kid

@norwegianunion1236

2 жыл бұрын

U don’t have to become a designer tho u can work at legoland or become a master builder

How old do you have to become to be a Lego designer

@TiagoCatarino

4 жыл бұрын

There's no minimum requirement but for you to take a design degree you shoul be at least 21/22 years old?

Is that your REAL voice?

00:28 did he just insult my country

DADS CAN GET PAID MATERNITY LEAVE!?!?!?!?!?!?

The problem is getting hired lol

Yep, free Lego is WAY better than good free healthcare lol wow I just accidentally pressed like, I do not regret it one bit.

Imagine free healthcare. This post was made by the America gang

Jokes on u, I live in denmark