Associate Product Designer Plush

The Associate Product Designer Plush plays a key role in designing and developing innovative high-quality plush products for internal IP and major licensed propertiesspecifically taking the lead on Five Nights at Freddys plush initiatives. Combining creative ideation a deep appreciation for the FNAF universe and technical soft-goods problem-solving you will turn fan-favorite characters and concepts into compelling physical products that resonate with the community and align with brand strategies.

What You Will Do:

• Instrumental in generating new toy concepts to enhance new and/or existing brands
• Champion great design in our high-quality products and help assure they are within target cost and QA/QC requirements
• 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 product that is the best fit for the brand
• Attend 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 fully understood by the international team/factory
• Support the overall strategic goals of product provide direction and feedback during the development process that is attentive to 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
• Communicate with packaging design team to assure product and packaging are aligned

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelors Degree in toy design industrial design industrial engineering or industry relevant field is a plus.
• 03 years of experience in product design soft goods/plush development or character toy design.
• 03 years of experience collaborating with overseas manufacturing partners (Asia preferred).
• Genuine passion for the Five Nights at Freddys universe lore and aesthetics with a strong pulse on what the fan community wants to see in plush collections.
• Exhibit interest and knowledge of the current trends/innovations as well as an understanding the competitive marketplace in the toy industry
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office & G-Suite
• Strong proficiency in adobe creative suite (illustrator photoshop and indesign)
• Able to work cross functionally and reciprocally with multiple departments
• Able to work independently or collaboratively
• Knowledge of materials and multiple manufacturing processes
• 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
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels in a professional manner

This job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

The salary range for this position is $70000.00 - $79740.00/ 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 basiclifeand AD&D insurance a401(K) retirementprogram 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 Jazwares Cares you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.

Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 enthusiasmshow inour 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.

Dontmiss out onthis extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today andletsshape the future ofplaytogether!

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 onidentifyingnew 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 Five Nights at Freddys DisneyBumBumz and addition to toys offerings include costumes games and pillows. Headquartered in Plantation Florida Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information visitand follow us onLinkedInXInstagram andFacebook.

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