Senior Toy Designer: Create Next-Gen Play Experiences

Jazwares, LLC; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,400 - 105,420; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Disability & AD&D

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule: Mon-Thu on-site, Fr

Up to 20 remote days per year

Time Off for vacation and sick leave

Volunteer time via Jazwares Cares

Job summary

Jazwares, LLC in Culver City, CA seeks a Senior Toy Product Designer to lead end-to-end design for hard and soft goods, from research and concepts to prototypes and hand‑offs. You will collaborate with branding, management, engineering, packaging, and licensing teams to deliver high‑quality products that meet brand and licensor requirements.

You will guide concepts through development, balancing target cost and QA/QC, while partnering with external vendors to ensure on‑time turnover packages and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product design experience in the toy industry and a proven track record across hard and soft goods.
• 1+ years of experience working with global manufacturing factories (Asia preferred).
• Excellent awareness of current trends, innovations, and competitive toy marketplaces.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office & G-Suite; strong Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong project management skills with ability to work cross-functionally and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of materials and multiple manufacturing processes; experience with licensed brands.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills; multitasking and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with branding, management, engineering, packaging, licensor, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Generate new toy concepts and design play experiences for brands and product lines.
• Deliver end-to-end product design including research, concepts, prototypes, and user testing.
• Champion high-quality designs within target cost and QA/QC requirements.
• Oversee the product design process and create systems of play focused on usability.
• Collaborate with branding, product management, engineering, licensor, and other teams.
• Attend brand/licensor meetings to gather information for design work; present concepts to stakeholders.
• Prepare precise turnover specifications and ensure understanding by international teams/factories.
• Work with outside vendors and resolve development issues while maintaining brand standards.

Job description

Jazwares, LLC in Culver City, CA seeks a Senior Toy Product Designer to lead end-to-end design for hard and soft goods, from research and concepts to prototypes and hand‑offs. You will collaborate with branding, management, engineering, packaging, and licensing teams to deliver high‑quality products that meet brand and licensor requirements.

You will guide concepts through development, balancing target cost and QA/QC, while partnering with external vendors to ensure on‑time turnover packages and