Designer, Global Softlines at Paramount

Paramount; Town of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

PTO

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Paramount in New York is seeking a Designer, Global Softlines to lead day-to-day creative development for licensed softlines products and ensure brand integrity in retail. This hands-on role manages submissions, creates original graphics and layouts, and coordinates with licensees to deliver on-brand, high-quality designs.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams to align with franchise strategies, trends, and production realities, while maintaining schedules and delivering compelling

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day creative development and approvals across softlines categories and licensees.
• Review product submissions and provide clear, actionable creative feedback aligned with brand guidelines.
• Create original graphics, product concepts, layouts, patterns, and design solutions for licensee development.
• Ensure product executions reflect franchise strategies, assets, and brand standards.
• Partner with licensees to address creative issues and improve product execution.
• Support retailer and franchise initiatives through mockups, presentations and development work.
• Conduct trend research and competitive analysis relevant to assigned categories.
• Maintain awareness of current fashion, retail, consumer, and cultural trends.

Skills

Branding sense

Creative feedback

Communication

Organization

Education

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

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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

• 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

Company Information

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.

Hiring Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range: $64,800.00 - 85,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.