Product Designer Job at Jazwares, LLC, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Jazwares, LLC
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

As The Product Designer, you will successfully design and develop product for internal IP brands and/or licensed products. Demonstrates creative thinking and execute on a wide variety of projects to support and align with brand strategies and objectives. A product designer must be able to demonstrate creative thinking and has the ability to execute on a strategic vision, must have strong problem solving abilities, be able to collaborate well with other teams, and create designs with a user centric point of view.

What You Will Do

  • Instrumental in generating new toy concepts and designing new play experiences for new and/or existing brands and product lines
  • Deliver end to end product design including research, concepts, prototypes, and user testing
  • Champion great design in our high-quality products and help assure they are within target cost and QA/QC requirements
  • Create systems of play centered around compatibility, usability, and superior play experiences
  • Builds consensus between members throughout the design process
  • Work collaboratively with your branding, product management, engineering, packaging, licensor, and other internal team partners to create product that is the best fit for the brand and meets licensor requirements
  • Attend Brand and licensing meeting and brainstorming to obtain enough information for product design
  • Successfully present and communicate concepts to the brand, development, management, and licensor teams
  • Ensure delivery of precise, clear, and complete product turnover specifications and ensure they fully understood by the international team/factory
  • Work with outside vendors
  • Support the overall strategic goals of product, provide direction and feedback during the development process that is attentive to licensor and for brand assurance
  • Responsible for completing, reviewing, documenting specification changes, submitting for licensor approval, and providing comments for illustrative turns, sculpts, paint masters, and sample reviews
  • Work closely with brand/management teams to resolve development issues, while assuring designs meet the target cost, schedule, and brand standards
  • Participate in the entire life cycle of project development from a concept through initial ideation, refinement, prototype execution, and turn over packages to development teams
  • Champion high quality designs and products that are within target cost and QA/QC requirements
  • Collaborate with packaging design team to assure product and packaging are aligned
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Manages People: No

What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor’s Degree in toy design, industrial design, industrial engineering, or industry relevant field preferred
  • 3+ years of relevant experience, ideally experience designing for kids
  • 1+ years of experience working with global manufacturing factories (Asia preferred)
  • Exhibit interest and knowledge of the current trends/innovations as well as an understanding the competitive marketplace in the toy industry
  • Proactively observes and gain understanding of the competitive marketplace including current trends and innovation
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office & G-Suite
  • Strong proficiency in adobe creative suite (illustrator, photoshop, and InDesign) or other similar tools
  • Strong project management skills
  • Able to work cross functionally and reciprocally with multiple departments
  • Able to work independently or collaboratively
  • Knowledge of materials and multiple manufacturing processes
  • Knowledge of working with licensed brands
  • Exceptional visual, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Able to multitask, organize, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
  • Demonstrates a strong design sense, including a well-developed sense of aesthetics
  • Can easily adapt to shifting priorities, and can manage multiple priorities at one time, while also demonstrating vigilance in keeping projects moving forward and hitting deadlines
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Lifelong Learner
  • Adaptable
  • Effective problem solver and critical thinker; proactive in resolving issues
  • Expertise in control drawings and rendered illustration concepts
  • Ability to deal effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels in a professional manner

What we offer

The salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $91,740.00 / 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.

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.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today, and let's shape the future of play together!

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, Disney, BumBumz, and Adopt Me. In addition to toys, offerings include virtual games, costumes, and pet products. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook

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 ***email_hidden***. We look forward to you experiencing a safe and enjoyable application process at Jazwares!

Job Tags

16 hours, Temporary work, Work at office, Remote work, Work from home, Worldwide, Monday to Thursday, Flexible hours, Shift work

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