Jazwares is looking for a Product Designer to design and develop both licensed and non-licensed products, as well as contribute to other fan-favorite lines within their growing portfolio, bringing beloved characters and brands to life.
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant product design experience, ideally focused on children's
- At least 1 year of experience collaborating with global manufacturing partners (Asia preferred)
- Proven knowledge of plush materials and a strong understanding of various manufacturing processes
- Experience working with licensed brands and navigating brand guidelines
- Deep understanding of current trends, innovations, and the competitive landscape within the toy industry
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) or equivalent design tools
- Strong skills in concept sketching, control drawings, and rendering presentation-ready illustrations
Responsibilities
- Instrumental in generating new toy concepts and designing new play experiences for new and/or existing brands and product lines
- Deliver end-to-end product design, including research, concepts, prototypes, and user testing
- Champion great design in our high-quality products and help assure they are within target cost and QA/QC requirements
- Create systems of play centered around compatibility, usability, and superior play experiences
- 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 and meets licensor requirements
- Ensure delivery of precise, clear, and complete product turnover specifications and ensure they are fully understood by the international team/factory
- Work closely with brand/management teams to resolve development issues while assuring designs meet the target cost, schedule, and brand standards
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred
- Builds consensus between members throughout the design process
- Attended brand and licensing meetings and brainstorming to obtain enough information for product design
- Successfully present and communicate concepts to the brand, development, management, and licensor teams
- Strong project management, organization, and time management abilities—able to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
