Senior Toy Designer - Pokemon

Jazwares Careers • Culver City, CA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Senior Toy Designer for our Pokémon line, you will lead the design and development of innovative, high-quality toys for one of the most iconic entertainment franchises in the world! This role requires an expert balance of creative vision and strategic alignment to translate Pokémon brand DNA 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, packaging, and global manufacturing to deliver user-centric play experiences while strictly adhering to licensor guidelines, cost, quality, and timeline requirements. Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!

Requirements

• 5+ years of product design experience within the toy industry, featuring a proven track record across hard goods, plastics, or action figures
• 1+ years of experience collaborating directly with global manufacturing vendors, 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 style guides
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and expertise in creating highly detailed control drawings and rendered illustration concepts
• Exceptional visual, verbal, and written communication skills with a highly adaptable mindset to seamlessly manage multiple shifting priorities and strict deadlines
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach combined with strong project management skills, critical-thinking abilities, and the capacity to work independently to execute complex design goals

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, or a highly related field is a plus
• Prior experience working specifically with Pokémon, anime properties, or highly detailed licensed action figures
• Knowledge of 3D modeling, sculpting, and rendering software (such as ZBrush, Rhino, or Fusion 360)

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end product design lifecycle by generating innovative Pokémon 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 The Pokémon Company to ensure products perfectly fit the brand and meet strict licensor guidelines
• Successfully pitch and present 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 submit specification changes for strict 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

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
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree