Senior Toy Designer - Dolls

Jazwares, LLC; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule (Mon-Thu on-site, Wk

WFH on Fridays

Remote days up to 20 per year

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Jazwares is seeking a Senior Toy Designer for our Dolls line to translate consumer insights into innovative, collectible products. You will own the design process from sketching to production, partnering with brand management and manufacturing to meet cost, quality, and timeline requirements.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive creative concepts, and ensure designs align with licensor guidelines while maintaining strong communication with all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of toy or consumer product design experience across hard and soft goods.
• 1+ years of experience collaborating with global manufacturing factories (Asia preferred).
• Strong understanding of licensed brand guidelines and market trends.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end toy design lifecycle from concept to production.
• Create play systems with high-quality designs within target costs and QA/QC.
• Collaborate with brand management, engineering, packaging, and licensors.
• Pitch concepts to stakeholders and drive consensus across teams.
• Document specifications and changes for licensor approval.
• Coordinate with global manufacturing and outside vendors for mass production.

Skills

Toy design

Manufacturing collaboration

Licensor guidelines

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Toy Design

Tools

ZBrush

Rhino

Fusion 360

Job description

As the Senior Toy Designer for our Dolls line, you will design innovative toys for market-leading brands! This role requires an expert balance of creative vision and strategic alignment to translate consumer insights into compelling, collectible products. You will champion the entire design process from initial sketching and ideation to technical problem-solving and final production. Collaboration is key: you will partner cross-functionally with brand management and manufacturing teams to deliver user-centric play experiences while strictly adhering to cost, quality, and timeline requirements. Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!

What You Will Do:

• Lead the end-to-end product design lifecycle by generating innovative toy concepts, conducting research, executing prototypes, and leading user testing
• Create compelling systems of play centered around compatibility and superior play experiences while championing high-quality designs that strictly adhere to target costs and QA/QC requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with brand management, product management, engineering, packaging, and licensors to ensure products perfectly fit the brand and meet strict licensor guidelines
• Successfully pitch, present, and communicate concepts to brand, development, and licensor teams while building consensus and driving strategic goals throughout the design process
• Deliver precise product turnover specifications, review illustrative turns, sculpts, and paint masters, and meticulously document specification changes for licensor approval
• Work closely with global manufacturing teams and outside vendors to proactively resolve development issues and ensure smooth transitions from concept to mass production
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities:

No

What We Are Looking For:

• 5+ years of toy or consumer product design experience with a proven track record across both hard goods (action figures, plastics, playsets) and soft goods (plush, textiles)
• 1+ years of experience collaborating directly with global manufacturing factories (Asia preferred), demonstrating a strong understanding of materials and multiple manufacturing processes
• Deep understanding of the competitive marketplace, current industry trends, and creating cohesive products within strict licensed brand guidelines
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) with proven expertise in creating highly detailed control drawings and rendered illustration concepts
• Exceptional visual, verbal, and written communication skills with superior presentation abilities to effectively influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
• A highly adaptable, collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to seamlessly manage multiple shifting priorities to hit strict deadlines

Nice To Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, or a highly related field is a plus
• Prior experience working specifically in the toy, baby, costume, or pets industry
• Knowledge of 3D modeling, sculpting, and rendering software (such as ZBrush, Rhino, or Fusion 360)

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

The salary range for this position is $86,4000.00 - 105,420.00 / Yr. The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states.

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.

Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working at Jazwares

At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

• Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community.
• Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
• Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Who We Are

Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows™, Pokémon™, Hello Kitty™, Star Wars™, Five Nights at Freddy’s™, Disney™, BumBumz™, and BLDR™. In addition to toys, offerings include costumes, games, and pillows. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

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