Associate Merchandise designer

Aquent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent in Los Angeles is seeking an Associate Merchandise Designer to support development and approvals of licensed merchandise. You’ll help shape 2D concepts and ensure designs align with brand and character guidelines.

Ideal for recent design grads with 1–2 years of experience, you’ll collaborate with designers, licensees and internal teams, learn merchandise development and build a portfolio across entertainment products.

Qualifications

• Design degree or related creative background.
• Entry-level to 1–2 years of experience.
• Strong design sense and attention to detail.
• Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop skills.
• Great organizational and communication skills.
• Interest in merchandise, consumer products, entertainment, or licensing.

Responsibilities

• Help design and review 2D product concepts
• Collaborate with designers, licensees, and internal creative teams
• Review product submissions and provide creative feedback
• Help ensure products maintain strong brand and character integrity
• Organize product samples and creative assets
• Support multiple projects and deadlines at once
• Learn the ins and outs of merchandise development and creative approvals

Skills

Strong design sense

Attention to detail

Education

Design degree or related creative background

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Are you a designer who loves turning creative ideas into products people actually want to own? This could be your chance to get your foot in the door of the world of licensed merchandise and entertainment products!

We're looking for an Associate Merchandise Designer to join a creative team supporting the development and approval of consumer merchandise.

What you'll do:

• Help design and review 2D product concepts
• Collaborate with designers, licensees, and internal creative teams
• Review product submissions and provide creative feedback
• Help ensure products maintain strong brand and character integrity
• Organize product samples and creative assets
• Support multiple projects and deadlines at once
• Learn the ins and outs of merchandise development and creative approvals

What we’re looking for:

• Design degree or related creative background
• Entry-level to 1–2 years of experience
• Strong design sense and attention to detail
• Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop skills
• Great organizational and communication skills
• Interest in merchandise, consumer products, entertainment, or licensing

The best part? We're open to raw talent. You don't need years of toy or merchandise experience. If you have strong design fundamentals, a great eye, and the organizational skills to keep creative projects moving, we'd love to hear from you!