Product Development Coordinator

24 Seven Talent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a Freelance Product Approvals Assistant/Jr Toy Designer to support their Product Development team. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates with strong design sensibility and organizational skills. Responsibilities include executing product approvals, ensuring adherence to brand standards, and maintaining organized records. Candidates should possess strong 2D design skills and be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite. This role offers a great opportunity to start a career in branded merchandise and licensing.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in product development or creative approvals.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on brand standards.
• Entry-level position suitable for recent graduates.

Responsibilities

• Execute merchandise and print-on-demand product approvals.
• Ensure adherence to brand integrity and storytelling standards.
• Maintain organized records of product samples.

Skills

Strong 2D concept design skills

Excellent organizational skills

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

Working knowledge of materials and textiles

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are partnering with a leading entertainment company to find a Freelance Product Approvals Assistant/Jr Toy Designer (Recent Graduate) to support their Product Development team (Toy or Product). This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone with strong design sensibility, excellent organizational skills, and an interest in branded merchandise and licensing.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute merchandise and print-on-demand product approvals using internal systems (OPA)
• Ensure adherence to character quality, brand integrity, and storytelling standards
• Assist with onboarding new partners and product lines
• Collaborate with design managers to review and approve creative product submissions
• Coordinate and manage the product approval workflow and timelines
• Maintain organized records of product samples and creative assets
• Communicate with internal and external partners to support product development

Qualifications

• Entry-level to 1–2 years of experience in product development, creative approvals, or a related field
• Strong 2D concept design skills and familiarity with production and approval processes
• Working knowledge of materials and textiles is a plus
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) and Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Keynote proficiency is preferred

Overview of the Role

This role plays a key part in reviewing and approving product designs before they go to market. The ideal candidate has a detail-oriented mindset and a passion for maintaining brand standards across licensed merchandise. You won’t be designing products from scratch but will help guide creative approvals and ensure all designs meet brand expectations before launch.