Toy Designer - Plush

Jazwares, LLC • Culver City, CA

9d • $75,840 - $91,740 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Toy Designer for the Plush line, you will lead the design and development of innovative soft goods for internal intellectual property and licensed products. The role balances creative vision with strategic alignment, translating entertainment properties into compelling products and guiding designs from initial ideation through final production. You will collaborate with brand management, engineering, packaging, licensors, and global manufacturing teams to deliver user-centric play experiences while meeting cost, quality, and timeline requirements.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of relevant design and development experience focused specifically on soft goods and plush toys, supported by a strong portfolio of work samples.
• At least 1 year of experience collaborating directly with global manufacturing factories; Asia experience is preferred.
• Understanding of textiles, materials, and multiple manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of the competitive marketplace, current industry trends, and creating cohesive products within strict licensed brand guidelines.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator and Photoshop, including expertise in creating detailed control drawings and rendered illustration concepts.
• Exceptional visual, verbal, and written communication skills and strong presentation abilities to influence stakeholders.
• Adaptability, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage shifting priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Prior experience in the toy, baby, costume, or pets industry.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling, sculpting, and rendering software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end product design lifecycle, generating concepts for new and existing brands while monitoring industry trends and the competitive marketplace.
• Develop high-quality designs that meet target costs and QA/QC requirements and support product-line strategy.
• Collaborate with brand management, engineering, packaging, and licensors to create cohesive products that fit the brand and comply with licensor guidelines.
• Pitch, prepare, and communicate concepts to brand, development, management, and licensor teams, building consensus throughout the design process.
• Deliver product turnover specifications; review illustrative turns, sculpts, paint masters, and plush samples; and document specification changes for licensor approval.
• Work with global manufacturing teams and brand management to resolve development issues and support transitions from concept to mass production.

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 company matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work schedule: on-site Monday through Thursday, optional work from home on Fridays, and up to 20 fully remote workdays each year.
• Time off for vacation and sick leave.
• Up to 16 hours per year for volunteering on community service projects through Jazwares Cares.
• Potential eligibility for an annual performance incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed