Senior Designer, Toy & Illustration

Paramount; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Generous paid time off

On-site and virtual engagement events

Job summary

Paramount Consumer Products’ Global Creative Group seeks a Senior Designer, Toy & Illustration to lead design across Paramount brands. The role involves independent leadership, collaboration with licensees and production, and applying brand knowledge and latest trends in consumer products.

Responsibilities include overseeing toy design development, reviewing licensee submissions, generating new opportunities, and solving aesthetic/manufacturing issues with cost-conscious solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial design/toy design/entertainment design.
• Bachelor degree in Industrial Design/Toy Design/Entertainment Design and Illustration.
• Knowledge of toy licensing and entertainment industry.
• Experience in toy manufacturing processes and materials.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product development design of Paramount brands.
• Can work on all Categories of toy and affiliated products.
• Actively generate new opportunities to enhance our brands.
• Review submissions from licensees and respond promptly.
• Provide fully developed control drawings of characters or products when needed.
• Maintain a high level of quality and attention to detail.
• Present concepts to design, marketing, and creative departments.
• Brainstorm new product concepts for existing and new Paramount properties.

Skills

Experience

Industrial Design

Toy Design

Entertainment Design

Conceptual Thinking

Communication

Presentations

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design/Toy Design/Entertainment Design and Illustration

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Paramount Consumer Products, Global Creative Group

Senior Designer, Toy & Illustration

The Senior Designer works independently, provides creative leadership, works side-by-side with our licensees and production, demonstrates a solid understanding of the brands and latest trends in consumer products, and knows the competitive environment related to toys.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product development design of Paramount brands
• Can work on all Categories of toy and affiliated products.
• Actively generate new opportunities to enhance our brands
• Review submissions from licensees and respond in a timely manner
• Give comprehensible 3D comments to licensees and provide fully developed control drawings of characters or products when it is needed
• Maintain a consistently high level of quality, thoroughness and attention to detail
• Attend licensees’ partner weekly meetings
• Problem solve aesthetic and manufacturing issues, especially cost reduction solutions
• Incorporate technological and innovative solutions to enhance our products
• Present and communicate concepts to the design and marketing management and creative departments
• Brainstorm new product concepts for existing and new Paramount properties
• Generate creative, innovative concepts based on the direction given by the design management team, including presentations of concepts to the design team, business and executive management
• Utilizing both creative and strategic thinking around our brands
• Ensure consistent character modeling and styling for all of the Paramount properties

REPORTING POSITION

• VP of Design (or Assoc Art Director), Toys, Paramount, Global Creative Group

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience
• Bachelor degree (BA, BS) or equivalent experience in Industrial Design/Toy Design/Entertainment Design and Illustration
• Knowledge of the toy, licensing and entertainment industry and current toy products
• Experience in the Toy Manufacturing and entertainment industry
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes (injection molding, roto-molding, etc) and plastic materials (polypropylene, ABS, etc) and soft goods
• Knowledge/awareness of manufacturing costs of a toy and cost reduction strategies
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as an ability to do quick hand sketches
• Ability to think creatively and conceptually and to articulate his/her vision both verbally and visually
• Ability to problem-solve and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Decisiveness, high-energy, and a sense of humor
• A kid at heart!

MTV is the leading global youth media brand in 180 countries, reaching 450 million households in nearly 30 different languages across every platform. MTV is the world’s premier youth entertainment brand, the cultural home of the millennial generation and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects pop culture with award‑winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, the internet and other platforms. A unit of Paramount Global, MTV operations span cable and mobile networks, live events, theatrical films and MTV Studios.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $85,600.00 - 93,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, 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. 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

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