Product Designer Squish-a-Longs

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Los Angeles, CA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 75840 - 83975
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As the Product Designer in our Product Design Team you will successfully design and develop products for one of the hottest brands in the market Squish-a-longs! You will demonstrate creative thinking and execute on a wide variety of projects to support and align with brand strategies and objectives. The ideal candidate is driven and self-motivated with prior toy or consumer product experience with experience in the girls toy category collectibles fashion dolls playsets soft goods and role play. Come join the most passionate and innovative group in the toy industry!

What You Will Do:

  • 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
  • Builds consensus between members throughout the design process
  • 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
  • Attend the Brand and licensing meeting and brainstorming to obtain enough information for product design
  • Successfully present and communicate concepts to the brand development management and licensor teams
  • Ensure delivery of precise clear and complete product turnover specifications and ensure they are fully understood by the international team/factory
  • Work with outside vendors
  • Support the overall strategic goals of the product provide direction and feedback during the development process that is attentive to the licensor and for brand assurance
  • Responsible for completing reviewing documenting specification changes submitting for licensor approval and providing comments for illustrative turns sculpts paint masters and sample reviews
  • Work closely with brand/management teams to resolve development issues while assuring designs meet the target cost schedule and brand standards
  • Participate in the entire life cycle of project development from a concept through initial ideation refinement prototype execution and turn over packages to development teams
  • Champian high high-quality designs and products that are within target cost and QA/QC requirements
  • Collaborate with the packaging design team to ensure the product and packaging are aligned
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Manages People: No

What We Are Looking For:

  • Bachelors Degree in toy design industrial design industrial engineering or industry industry-relevant field preferred
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience ideally experience in the girls toy category including small dolls collectibles fashion dolls large dolls playsets and role play.
  • 1 years of experience working with global manufacturing factories (Asia preferred)
  • Exhibit interest and knowledge of the current trends/innovations as well as an understanding of the competitive marketplace in the toy industry
  • Proactively observes and gains understanding of the competitive marketplace including current trends and innovations
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office & G-Suite
  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop and InDesign) or other similar tools
  • Strong project management skills
  • Able to work cross-functionally and reciprocally with multiple departments
  • Able to work independently or collaboratively
  • Knowledge of materials and multiple manufacturing processes
  • Knowledge of working with licensed brands
  • Exceptional visual verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to multitask organize prioritize and manage time efficiently
  • Demonstrates a strong design sense including a well-developed sense of aesthetics
  • Can easily adapt to shifting priorities and can manage multiple priorities at one time while also demonstrating vigilance in keeping projects moving forward and hitting deadlines
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Lifelong Learner
  • Adaptable
  • Effective problem solver and critical thinker; proactive in resolving issues
  • Expertise in control drawings and rendered illustration concepts
  • Ability to deal effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels in a professional manner

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of 3D modeling sculpting and rendering (Familiar with Zbrush/Rhino/Fusion 360) is a plus
  • Multilingual a plus

What we offer:

At Jazwares we believe in providing our employees with comprehensive and competitive benefits that support their well-being and overall satisfaction. The salary range for this position is $75840.00-$83975.60/Yr. The base salary may vary based on experience role tenure performance industry and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer so the salary range may not apply to other states.

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children employee basic life and AD&D insurance a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals short and long-term disability and tuition reimbursement.

Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes Monday through Thursday on-site with an optional WFH on Fridays up to 20 workdays fully remote each year and Time Off for vacation and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.

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.

  • 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.
  • Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.

Dont miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today and lets shape the future of play together!

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of 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. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities.

Who We Are

Jazwares a Berkshire Hathaway company is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997 Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows Pokémon Hello Kitty Star Wars Disney BumBumz and Adopt addition to toys offerings include virtual games costumes and pet products. Headquartered in Plantation Florida Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information visit and follow us on LinkedIn X Instagram and Facebook.

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As the Product Designer in our Product Design Team you will successfully design and develop products for one of the hottest brands in the market Squish-a-longs! You will demonstrate creative thinking and execute on a wide variety of projects to support and align with brand strategies and objectives....
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Key Skills

  • InVision
  • Interaction Design
  • Ux
  • Usability
  • Visual Design
  • Design Thinking
  • Zeplin
  • User Research
  • UI
  • IOS
  • Figma
  • Sketch

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Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows, Pokémon, Star Wars, CoComelon, Fortnite, AEW, Adopt Me!, Hello Kitty, and many more. In addition to toys, offerings also include Metaverse gaming, costumes, and products for pets. ... View more

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