Toy Designer - Preschool

Jazwares; Plantation (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule: Mon-Thu on-site, Wf

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Jazwares, a leading global toy manufacturer based in Plantation, FL, is seeking a skilled Toy Designer for Preschool lines. You will lead the full design lifecycle, translating consumer insights into innovative, cost-conscious products while collaborating with brand teams, manufacturers, and licensors.

You will drive prototyping, testing, and production readiness, using Adobe Creative Suite to create detailed drawings and renders, and ensuring designs meet licensor guidelines and schedule

Qualifications

• 3+ years of product design experience within the toy industry (hard goods/plastics/preschool).
• Experience collaborating with global manufacturing vendors (Asia preferred).
• Deep understanding of cohesive systems of play and licensed brand style guides.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with capacity to create detailed control drawings and renderings.
• Strong communication and ability to pitch concepts to cross-functional teams and licensors.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product design lifecycle from concept to production for preschool toys.
• Create systems of play focusing on compatibility, articulation, and usability while controlling costs and QA/QC.
• Collaborate with brand management, engineering, packaging, and licensors to ensure alignment with brand and licensor guidelines.
• Pitch concepts to brand, development, and licensor teams and drive consensus and strategic goals.
• Document and update turnover specs, turns, sculpts, and paint masters for licensor approval.
• Coordinate with global manufacturing teams and external vendors to ensure smooth transitions from concept to mass production.

Skills

Creative design

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Toy Design degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

3D rendering

Job description

As the Toy Designer for our Preschool line, 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, 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, articulation, and usability 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 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

What We Are Looking For:

3+ years of product design experience within the toy industry, featuring a proven track record across hard goods, plastics, or preschool toys

1+ years of experience collaborating directly with global manufacturing vendors (Asia preferred), demonstrating a strong understanding of plastic injection molding, assembly, and precise turn-over specification packages

Deep understanding of creating cohesive systems of play and operating within strict licensed brand style guides

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator and Photoshop) 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 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, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or a related field is a plus

What We Offer

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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