Design Manager, Preschool
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Job Summary
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Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global childrens toy entertainment and digital gaming company
At Spin Master our unwavering commitment to open mindedness integrity and innovation is a great part of what has made us an industry leader. How do we stay ahead of the pack By hiring the best and brightest mindsand thats why we want you!
What will you work on
The Design Manager will lead a team of designers and guide them throughout the execution of global toys from concept through production and ensuring performance cost quality and schedule adherence. The Design Manager will work closely with large cross-functional teams (Product Development Marketing Brand Management Quality Brand Design etc.) and evaluate individual design deliverables alongside team performance delivering critical feedback when necessary.
This role is 4 days per week in our Playa Vista office.
How will you create impact
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure milestones and integration are according to schedule and ensure all projects are delivered on-cost on-spec on-time.
Impart expert training and skills to team members in all aspects of the product cycle including developing play patterns key features spec and model development and understanding of manufacturability
Collaborate with Design Lead on product review meetings and create action plan for deliverables.
Create a cohesive and collaborative working environment.
Anticipate analyze resolve and escalate issues related to project schedule or cross departmental challenges
Drive productivity by implementing design for manufacturing/assembly up front
Manage and track key deliverables and proactively resolve future issues to keep the product on track on cost and on specification
Improve efficiency in the design process through continuous improvement
Liaise with the Design Lead Design Director and to deliver innovative results that support the brand strategy
What are your skills and experience
Consumer products industry; toy package design preferred.
Advanced knowledge of Illustrator Photoshop and Acrobat.
A strong sense of design and good use of typography
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The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in California is $107000 to $142700 Per Annum. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job years of experience within the required industry education etc. Spin Master Inc. is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states.
This job posting is tied to an open vacancy.
What you can expect from us:
Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation creativity and fun.
Growth and Career Opportunities
Flexible Work Hours
Innovation Collaboration and Fun
Comprehensive Benefits
Other fun Perks!
Whats it like to work here
Spin Master is a fast-paced hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isnt for everyone we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team.
Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants.
Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation please contact our Talent Acquisition team by email at or by phone at and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
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We do appreciate all interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Manager