Senior Toy Designer - Preschool

Jazwares; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(K) with Jazwares matching up to 4%

Time off and vacation

WFH Fridays (up to 20 remote days/year

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Jazwares is seeking a Senior Toy Designer to lead the Preschool design and development of innovative, high-quality toys. You will own the end-to-end design process from concept through production, balancing creative vision with cost, safety, and schedule requirements.

You will collaborate across brand management, packaging, engineering, and global manufacturing to deliver user-centric play experiences. The role demands 5+ years in toy design, strong experience with hard goods or plastics, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product design experience within the toy industry, with proven track record across hard goods, plastics, or preschool toys.
• 1+ years collaborating directly with global manufacturing vendors, demonstrating a strong understanding of materials and multiple manufacturing processes.
• Deep understanding of early childhood play patterns, current industry trends, and creating cohesive products within strict licensed brand style guides.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and expertise in creating highly detailed control drawings and rendered illustration concepts.
• Exceptional visual, verbal, and written communication skills with a highly adaptable mindset to seamlessly manage multiple shifting priorities and strict deadlines.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach combined with strong project management skills, critical-thinking abilities, and the capacity to work independently to execute complex design goals

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design lifecycle by generating preschool toy concepts, researching, prototyping, and leading user testing.
• Create play systems centered around compatibility and high-quality designs while championing adherence to target costs and age-graded QA/QC requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with brand management, product management, engineering, packaging, and licensors to ensure products fit the brand and meet safety guidelines.
• Pitch and present concepts to brand, development, and licensor teams while building consensus and driving strategic goals.
• Deliver precise product turnover specifications, review turns and paint masters, and submit specification changes for licensor approval.
• Work closely with global manufacturing teams and outside vendors to resolve development issues and ensure smooth transitions from concept to mass production.

Skills

Product design

Global manufacturing collaboration

3D modeling

Sculpting

Rendering

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Toy Design or Industrial Design

Tools

ZBrush

Rhino

Fusion 360

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

As the Senior Toy Designer for our Preschool line, you will lead the design and development of innovative, high-quality toys for our youngest fans! This role requires an expert balance of creative vision and strategic alignment to translate early childhood play patterns into compelling products. You will champion the entire design process from initial sketching and ideation to technical problem-solving and final production. Collaboration is key: you will partner cross-functionally with brand management, packaging, and global manufacturing to deliver user-centric play experiences while strictly adhering to safety, cost, quality, and timeline requirements. Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!

What You Will Do:

Lead the end-to-end product design lifecycle by generating innovative preschool toy concepts, conducting research, executing prototypes, and leading user testing

Create compelling systems of play centered around compatibility and superior play experiences while championing high-quality designs that strictly adhere to target costs and age-graded QA/QC requirements

Collaborate cross-functionally with brand management, product management, engineering, packaging, and licensors to ensure products perfectly fit the brand and meet strict safety and licensor guidelines

• Successfully pitch and present concepts to brand, development, and licensor teams while building consensus and driving strategic goals throughout the design process

Deliver precise product turnover specifications, review illustrative turns, sculpts, and paint masters, and submit specification changes for licensor approval

Work closely with global manufacturing teams and outside vendors to proactively resolve development issues and ensure smooth transitions from concept to mass production

What We Are Looking For:

5+ years of product design experience within the toy industry, featuring a proven track record across hard goods, plastics, or preschool toys

1+ years of experience collaborating directly with global manufacturing vendors, demonstrating a strong understanding of materials and multiple manufacturing processes

Deep understanding of early childhood play patterns, current industry trends, and creating cohesive products within strict licensed brand style guides

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and expertise in creating highly detailed control drawings and rendered illustration concepts

Exceptional visual, verbal, and written communication skills with a highly adaptable mindset to seamlessly manage multiple shifting priorities and strict deadlines

A collaborative, team-oriented approach combined with strong project management skills, critical-thinking abilities, and the capacity to work independently to execute complex design goals

Nice To Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, or a highly related field is a plus

Prior experience working specifically in the toy, baby, costume, or pets industry

Knowledge of 3 D modeling, sculpting, and rendering software (such as ZBrush, Rhino, or Fusion 360

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the 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 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.

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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™, Five Nights at Freddy’s™, Disney™, BumBumz™, and BLDR™. In 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, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and Facebook .