Toy Designer

Paramount•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$64,800 - $81,000

About The Position

The Toy Designer has an extensive knowledge of all categories in toys (preschool, plush, action figures, dolls, outdoor sports, games, puzzle, dolls, etc.). Working side-by-side with our licensees, the Designer must take the various Paramount brands and develop fun, quality toys. He/she must have a robust design and color sense, as well as finely developed cost-effective solutions for product design development, production issues, and child safety concerns.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS) or equivalent experience in Industrial Design/Toy Design/Entertainment Design
Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in the Toy Manufacturing industry
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, roto-molding, etc.) and plastic materials (polypropylene, ABS, etc.)
In-depth knowledge of soft goods (plush and dolls), basic knowledge of pattern making, construction (darts, slits, piping, etc.) and fabrics (tricot, rickrack, velour, etc.)
In-depth knowledge of games and sporting goods
Knowledge/awareness of manufacturing costs of a toy and cost reduction strategies
Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as an ability to do quick hand sketches
Ability to think creatively and conceptually, articulate his/her vision both verbally and visually, and problem solve
Knowledge of the toy, licensing and entertainment industry and current toy products
Ability to work in a pressured and constantly changing environment
Exemplary communication and presentation skills
Decisiveness, high-energy, and a sense of humor
A kid at heart!

Responsibilities

Oversee product development of Paramount brands (all categories) to ensure fun, quality toys from licensees.
Review submissions from licensees and respond in a timely manner
Give comprehensible 3D comments to licensees and provide fully developed control drawings of characters or products when it is needed
Follow a product line through from concept to development to achieve manufacturer’s development milestones
Attend licensees’ partner weekly meetings
Problem solve aesthetic and manufacturing issues, especially cost reduction solutions
Assist in ensuring that products are consistent with market and consumer trends
Brainstorm new product concepts for existing and new Paramount properties
Implement creative strategy
Generate creative, innovative concepts based on the direction given by the design management team, including presentations of concepts to the design team, business and executive management
Schedule production ancillary meetings with EIC when needed
Assist in strategizing the future direction of established and new brands