Senior Toy Designer - Trends

Jazwares, LLC; Plantation (FL); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Remote Fridays

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Jazwares in Plantation, Florida, is seeking a Senior Toy Designer to drive the end-to-end design and development of innovative toy lines for major brands. You will balance creative vision with strategic goals, partnering with brand, engineering, and manufacturing teams to deliver compelling, high-quality products within cost and time constraints.

The role demands 5+ years in toy design, strong usability focus, and proficiency with Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product design experience in the toy industry.
• Experience collaborating with global manufacturing vendors.
• Strong understanding of licensed brand guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product design lifecycle from concept to prototyping and user testing.
• Create systems of play aligned with brand, usability, and cost targets.
• Collaborate with brand management, engineering, packaging, and licensors.
• Pitch concepts to stakeholders and drive consensus.
• Deliver precise turnover specs and document changes for licensor approval.
• Coordinate with global manufacturing and vendors to ensure smooth mass production.

Skills

Product design

Cross-functional collaboration

User-centric design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Toy/Industrial Design

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

As the Senior Toy Designer, you will design innovative toy lines for market-leading brands. This role requires an expert balance of creative vision and strategic alignment to translate consumer insights into compelling, collectable 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, usability, 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, engineering, packaging, and licensors to ensure products perfectly fit the brand and meet strict licensor requirements
• 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 product design experience in the toy industry, featuring 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 vendors (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, alongside standard proficiency in G-Suite/MS Office
• Exceptional visual, verbal, and written communication skills with superior presentation abilities to effectively pitch concepts to cross-functional teams and licensors
• 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 related field is a plus
• Prior experience working specifically in the toy, baby, costume, or pets industry is a plus
• Knowledge of 3D modeling, sculpting, and rendering software (such as ZBrush, Rhino, or Fusion 360) is a plus

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.

• 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
• tuition reimbursement

• 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
• 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.

Recruitment Safety

Please be wary of unsolicited communications from individuals or websites you are not familiar with, or any communications requesting sensitive personal data or information. All official Jazwares employment information will come from our company email ending in @jazwares.com. Jazwares will never request any monetary payments at any point during its hiring process. If you have any questions about any unsolicited communications, you can reach out to [e-mail]. We look forward to you experiencing a safe and enjoyable application process at Jazwares!

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.