Packaging Designer - Plush Toys

Jazwares Careers • Plantation, FL

46d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Packaging Designer, you will be responsible for developing innovative, visually compelling packaging solutions across licensed and non-licensed plush product lines. This role plays a critical part in elevating brand presence, ensuring consistency with brand and licensor guidelines, and enhancing consumer engagement across various retail environments. The ideal candidate will bring a strong design sensibility, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in packaging design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Skilled in applying and adhering to branding style guides.
• Strong understanding of design principles, layout composition, and typography.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for visual quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional departments.
• Highly organized, accountable and capable of solving problems.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Proficient in Google Workspace (G-Suite) tools.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in design, packaging design, industrial design, or other related field is a plus.
• Experience in consumer goods, preferably in the toy/entertainment industry

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and functional packaging concepts, structural designs, and high-quality renders to support retail presentations and internal reviews.
• Uphold the aesthetics, look and brand integrity of all packaging designs by ensuring alignment with established graphics standards, layout principles and photo retouching to meet packaging objectives.
• Proficient in evaluating package designs for fit, structure, function, material selection, cost effectiveness manufacturability and transportation feasibility.
• Collaborate closely with the Brand team to ensure that all objectives translate into compelling packaging designs that meet both internal goals and licensor guidelines.
• Ensure that all deadlines are met, proactively communicate potential delays and challenges to leadership.
• Stay informed on packaging industry trends, materials, technologies, and competitor activities to contribute fresh, innovative ideas and design solutions.
• Partners cross functionally with internal teams, communicate regularly with the Brand team, Product Manager’s and the Asia packaging team to ensure seamless execution from concept through production.
• Review and approve print proofs, final engineering pilots (FEPs), and pre-production samples to ensure quality and accuracy before mass production.
• Modify and create packaging die-lines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children
• Employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• 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
• Time Off for vacation and sick leave
• Opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree