Costume Product Manager — Licensing & Design

Talentohc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentoHC is partnering with a leading organization to recruit an Associate Product Manager, Costumes in Culver City. This hands-on role focuses on designing and developing imaginative costumes for original and licensed toy characters, ensuring brand integrity and high-quality execution.

You will collaborate across licensors, internal teams, and manufacturers, translating concepts into sketches, renderings, and production-ready art while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Costume Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• 3–5 years of design experience in toys, entertainment, fashion, or licensed consumer products.
• Strong portfolio showcasing costume or character-based design work.
• Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop; ability to render concepts.
• Understanding of garment construction and production processes.
• Familiarity with style guides and brand standards, especially in licensing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and conceptualize costumes for original and licensed toy characters.
• Adhere to visual style guides and brand guidelines for licensed IPs.
• Translate character concepts into sketches, renderings, and technical drawings.
• Collaborate with licensors, internal creative, marketing, and production teams.
• Present designs to licensors and stakeholders, clearly communicating creative intent.
• Support licensor approval processes by revising artwork and maintaining brand fidelity.
• Select materials and embellishments that align with safety, budget, and production needs.
• Review and provide feedback on costume samples and prototypes.
• Coordinate across departments to ensure designs are manufacturable and audience-appropriate.
• Stay current on design, toy, and pop culture trends to inform design direction.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and production-ready art files.
• Support testing, quality checks, and iteration cycles pre-production.

Skills

Costume design

Product lifecycle management

Licensing

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Visual storytelling

Project management

Licensor communication

Education

BA/BS in Costume Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

TalentoHC is partnering with a leading organization to recruit an Associate Product Manager, Costumes in Culver City. This hands-on role focuses on designing and developing imaginative costumes for original and licensed toy characters, ensuring brand integrity and high-quality execution.

You will collaborate across licensors, internal teams, and manufacturers, translating concepts into sketches, renderings, and production-ready art while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced,