Plush Toy Designer: Flexible Schedule & Global Impact

Jazwares, LLC; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazwares, LLC is seeking a Toy Designer for our Plush line to lead the design and development of soft goods for internal IP and licensed products. You will manage the full design process from ideation to production, collaborating with brand management, engineering, packaging, and global manufacturing to deliver high-quality, cost-conscious plush products that align with licensor guidelines.

The role emphasizes trend-aware design, strong communication, and a portfolio demonstrating plush toy

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of design and development experience in soft goods/plush toys with a strong portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design lifecycle for plush toys from ideation to production.
• Ensure designs meet target costs and QA/QC requirements.
• Collaborate with brand management, engineering, packaging, and licensors.
• Pitch concepts to stakeholders and build consensus across teams.
• Deliver precise turnover specs and document changes for licensor approval.
• Coordinate with global manufacturing to resolve development issues and ensure smooth mass production.

Skills

Soft goods design

Global manufacturing

Illustrator

Photoshop

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Toy Design

Tools

3D modeling

Sculpting

Rendering software

Job description

Jazwares, LLC is seeking a Toy Designer for our Plush line to lead the design and development of soft goods for internal IP and licensed products. You will manage the full design process from ideation to production, collaborating with brand management, engineering, packaging, and global manufacturing to deliver high-quality, cost-conscious plush products that align with licensor guidelines.

The role emphasizes trend-aware design, strong communication, and a portfolio demonstrating plush toy