Designer, Global Softlines

Paramount Pictures; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

PTO

Job summary

Paramount Pictures seeks a Designer, Global Softlines to manage creative development and approvals for licensed softlines. You will create original graphics, assess franchise alignment, and guide licensees through design execution across multiple projects.

The role is hands-on with a strong emphasis on brand integrity, trend research, and cross‑functional collaboration within the Global Creative Group. Onsite in New York.

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Overview:

The Designer, Global Softlines supports the day-to-day creative development and approval of licensed products across assigned Softlines categories, bringing Paramount’s iconic IP to life at retail. This is a highly hands‑on design role focused on managing creative submissions, developing original product and graphic concepts, and providing clear creative feedback to licensees. The Designer is in charge of ensuring product within their assigned categories is brand‑right, commercially relevant, and executed to a high creative standard. Working closely with Softlines leadership and cross‑functional partners, the Designer manages multiple projects and licensee submissions. While also developing deep knowledge of Paramount’s franchises, category needs, and retail landscape.

This is an onsite role at our New York office.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Manage day-to-day creative development and approvals across assigned softlines categories and licensees

Review product submissions and provide clear, actionable creative feedback in alignment with Paramount brand guidelines

Create original graphics, product concepts, layouts, patterns, and design solutions as needed to support licensee development

Ensure product executions properly reflect franchise strategies, approved assets, character guidelines, and brand standards

Partner directly with licensees to address creative issues and improve product execution

Support retailer and franchise initiatives through product mockups, presentation materials, and creative development

Participate in trend research and competitive analysis relevant to assigned categories

Maintain awareness of current fashion, retail, consumer, and cultural trends

Participate in partner meetings and creative reviews as needed

Collaborate with Brand, Retail, Sales, Marketing, and other members of the Global Creative Group

Manage creative assets, samples, submissions, and approval timelines across assigned projects

Execute hands‑on design work including apparel graphics, product layouts, prints, patterns, trims, labels, packaging, and hangtags

Guide licensees on graphic applications, materials, fabrication, embellishments, and construction

Maintain consistency and quality across assigned categories and partners

Conduct regular retail and competitive research to identify relevant trends and product opportunities

Balance multiple ongoing submissions and projects while meeting established review timelines

Escalate larger creative opportunities or challenges to softlines leadership when appropriate

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, or related field

3+ years of experience in softlines design, fashion, graphic design, or licensed consumer products

Solid portfolio demonstrating branded apparel, accessories, graphics, or related product design

Additional Qualifications:

Experience reviewing creative submissions or working within a licensing environment preferred

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator

Knowledge of apparel construction, graphic applications, print techniques, and softlines production

Solid creative, communication, presentation, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment

Solid attention to detail and respect for brand integrity

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $64,800.00 - 85,000.00.

The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.This position is bonus eligible.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) plan
• life insurance coverage
• disability benefits
• tuition assistance program
• PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on‑site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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