Product Designer - Building Sets

At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere, and anyone. We work collaboratively to achieve our goals and we have fun doing it! Jazwares is a global leader in consumer products including toys, plush, action figures, collectibles, and musical instruments. Jazwares’ portfolio includes a variety of dynamic, wholly owned and licensed brands like preschool powerhouses Blippi, Cabbage Patch Kids®, and CoComelon , unstoppable action and gaming brands like Fortnite, Halo®, Micro Machines, Nerf, Pokémon and Roblox, leading lifestyle and entertainment brands like All Elite Wrestling™ (AEW), Blinger®, UFC, musical property First Act™, and beloved plush Hug-A-Pet and Squishmallows®, just to name a few. With over 25 years of design, development and manufacturing expertise, Jazwares is an award-winning company with a progressive focus on identifying new trends and transforming them into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares, which is headquartered in Sunrise, FL, has offices around the world and sells in over 100 countries. Since its inception in 1997, Jazwares continues to grow through the development of new products and the strategic acquisitions of companies like First Act™, Russ Berrie™, Zag Toys™, Wicked Cool Toys™ and Kellytoy®.

As the Senior Product Designer, you will successfully develop a new product line for internal IP brands and/or licensed products. You will oversee projects through the entire design and product development process from concept to production with an innovative mindset, and attention to cost, quality, and deadlines.

What you will do:

• Define and design new play experiences for our upcoming line of toys.
• Deliver end-to-en product design including research, concepts, prototypes and user testing.
• Exhibit interest and knowledge of the current trends/innovations as well as an understanding the competitive marketplace in the toy industry (action figures, building sets) and pop culture industry.
• Turn insights into actions and ideas that are aligned with our strategies.
• Be user centric and champion their needs while developing the product line.
• Build a new system of play centered around compatibility, usability and superior play experiences.
• Champion great design in our high-quality products and help assure they are within target cost and QA/QC requirements
• Builds consensus between members throughout the design process
• Be adaptable to shifting priorities and be vigilant to keep your projects moving forward to hit deadlines
• 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
• Attend Brand and licensing meeting and brainstorming to obtain enough information for product design
• Successfully prepare, 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
• 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, paintmasters, and sample reviews
• Work closely with brand/management teams to resolve development issues, while assuring designs meet the target cost, schedule, and brand standards
• Communicate with packaging design team to assure product and packaging are aligned

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in toy design, industrial design, industrial engineering, or industry relevant field
• 3+ years of product design experience with a focus on building sets
• 1+ years of experience working with global manufacturing factories (Asia preferred)
• Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Sketch, Illustrator, InDesign or similar tools
• Be up to date with the latest trends in toys and digital to physical play experiences
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of materials and multiple manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of working with Asia factories
• Knowledge of working with licensed brands
• Demonstrate a strong design sense and problem-solving skills
• Proactively observes and gain understanding of the competitive marketplace including current trends and innovation.
• Detail oriented and a well developed sense of aesthetics
• Ability to manage multiple projects, problem solving and adaptability to change.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Proven expertise in control drawings and rendered illustration of concepts.

Showcase your skills by including your portfolio / work samples with resume.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive health, drug, dental, and travel health coverage
• Wellness program focusing on your overall wellbeing
• Sick Leave, Vacation, Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Summer Fridays
• Hybrid Schedule, 3 days in office.

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.

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Experience

• 3 year(s): Toy / Play Design
• 1 year(s): Experience working with global manufacturing factories (Asia preferred)
• 3 year(s): Photoshop, Sketch, Illustrator, InDesign or similar tools
• 3 year(s): Working with licensed brands

Education

• Bachelors or better in Design and Technical Production or related field