Senior Plush Designer

TalentoHC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentoHC is partnering with a world-leading toy company to recruit a Senior Toy Designer to lead plush design for a high-profile licensed line.

The role requires strong soft goods design, licensing experience, and collaboration with global manufacturing teams to deliver production-ready concepts, sketches, and turnover specs. You will work with brand leadership to shape products for a globally recognized IP.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product design in toys, including plush and textiles.
• 1+ year with global manufacturing vendors and knowledge of materials/processes.
• Experience designing within licensed brand style guides.
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign with detailed drawings and renders.

Responsibilities

• Lead plush product design from concept through prototyping and final production.
• Collaborate with brand management, licensing, packaging, engineering, and global manufacturing teams.
• Present concepts to licensors and secure approvals.
• Deliver turnover specifications and ensure understanding by international teams and factories.
• Review turns, sculpts, paint masters, ensuring cost, quality, schedule and brand standards.

Skills

Soft goods design

Global manufacturing

Licensed brand guidelines

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Toy Design or Industrial Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $86,400 to $105,420 annually base DOE

About the Opportunity

TalentoHC is partnering with one of the world’s leading toy companies seeking a Senior Toy Designer to join its growing plush design team.

This role will be responsible for leading the design and development of plush products for a high-profile licensed line featuring a leading global IP. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in soft goods design, licensed brand development, and global manufacturing, and a proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced consumer products environment.

This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with brand, licensing, and design leadership while shaping products for one of the most recognized entertainment properties in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plush product design from initial sketching and concept through prototyping, turnover, and final production
• Collaborate with brand management, licensing, packaging, engineering, and global manufacturing teams
• Present concepts to brand, management, and licensor teams and secure licensor approvals
• Deliver precise, complete turnover specifications and confirm they are understood by international teams and factories
• Review illustrative turns, sculpts, paint masters, and samples while ensuring designs meet cost, quality, schedule, and brand standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product design experience in the toy industry, including soft goods such as plush and textiles
• 1+ years working directly with global manufacturing vendors, with a strong understanding of materials and processes
• Experience designing within strict licensed brand style guides
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, including detailed control drawings and rendered concepts
• Bachelor’s degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

About TalentoHC

Build Your Best Team Yet

Executive Search | Talent Strategy | Human Capital Consulting

TalentoHC is a global executive search and human capital consulting firm helping organizations build high-performing leadership teams that drive growth and transformation. The firm partners with companies across industries including technology, aviation, hospitality, media, and professional services to identify and place senior leaders who shape organizational strategy. Through a human capital-centric approach, TalentoHC supports organizations navigating leadership change, strengthening talent strategy, and building teams capable of delivering long-term enterprise value.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TalentoHC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.