Jazwares, LLC

As the Senior Toy Designer, you have the unique opportunity to design and develop products that will shape the future of our internal IP brands and licensed products.. Communicate with the packaging design team to ensure product and packaging are aligned. Bachelor’s Degree in toy design, industrial design, industrial engineering, or industry-relevant field. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Fluency with Illustrator, and Photoshop required). Knowledge of 3D modeling, sculpting, and rendering is a plus

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As the Senior Toy Designer, you have the unique opportunity to design and develop products that will shape the future of our internal IP brands and licensed products. You are the driving force behind the creative direction of our brand strategies and objectives, and it is up to you to bring them to life with your strong ideation, sketching, and technical problem-solving abilities. Your work will inspire and captivate our customers, and help us leave a lasting impact. What you will do: <ul><li>Be instrumental in generating new toy concepts to enhance new and/or existing brands</li><li>Exhibit interest and knowledge of the current trends/innovations as well as an understanding of the competitive marketplace in the toy industry</li><li>Champion great design in our high-quality products and help ensure they are within target cost and QA/QC requirements</li><li>Ensure delivery of precise, clear, and complete product turnover specifications and ensure they are fully understood by the international team(s)/factory(ies)</li><li>Successfully prepare, present, and communicate concepts to the brand, development, management, and licensor teams</li><li>Support the overall strategic goals of the product, provide direction and feedback during the development process that is attentive to Licensor requirements</li><li>Responsible for completing, reviewing, and documenting specification changes, submitting for licensor approval and providing comments for illustrative turns, sculpts, paintmasters, and sample reviews</li><li>Work closely with Brand/Management teams to resolve development issues, while assuring designs meet the target cost, schedule, and brand standards</li><li>Communicate with the packaging design team to ensure product and packaging are aligned</li><li>Work collaboratively with your branding, product management, engineering, packaging, licensor and other internal team partners to create a product that is the best fit for the brand</li><li>Build consensus between team members throughout the design process</li><li>Be adaptable to shifting priorities and be vigilant to keep team projects moving forward to hit deadlines</li><li>Attend Brand, licensing, and brainstorming meetings to obtain necessary information for product design </li></ul>Manages People: No Working Conditions: <ul><li>Environment: Office</li><li>Extreme Exposures: None</li><li>Schedule: Regular office</li><li>Physical Requirements: Sedentary; Lifting up to 10 lbs</li><li>Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time</li><li>Travel Required: No - Limited </li></ul>What we are looking for: <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in toy design, industrial design, industrial engineering, or industry-relevant field</li><li>5-8 years of relevant design and development experience in softgoods and plush toys</li><li>1+ years of experience working with global manufacturing factories (Asia preferred)</li><li>Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Fluency with Illustrator, and Photoshop required)</li><li>Strong portfolio with relevant work samples in softgoods and plush toys</li><li>Demonstrate a strong design sense and problem-solving skills</li><li>Proven expertise in control drawings and rendered illustrations of concepts</li><li>Strong, visual-verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Detail-oriented and a well-developed sense of aesthetics</li><li>Knowledge of 3D modeling, sculpting, and rendering is a plus</li><li>Knowledge of materials and multiple manufacturing processes</li><li>Knowledge of working with licensed brands</li><li>Proactively observes and gains an understanding of the competitive marketplace including current trends and innovation</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects, problem-solving, and adaptability to change</li><li>Strong leadership competency with a focus on results, influence, accountability, collaboration, quality, cost efficiency and timelines</li><li>Strong use of influencing skills to gain alignment, agreement, and commitments across internal and external key stakeholders</li><li>Superior presentation skills, ability to present at all levels within the internal organization as well as in key industry events </li></ul>Working at Jazwares: At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere, and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business. Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent. Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community. Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today and let's shape the future of play together! JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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