Senior Graphic Designer - Social Media Content

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 Graphic Designer, you will create engaging and creative graphics to visually represent high-quality brands. You will be responsible for all aspects of graphic design, from planning to managing print and digital projects and work alongside the design manager and other departments to ensure that all content is on-brand, and consistent in terms of style, quality, and tone of voice.

What you will do:

• Create engaging and creative graphics to visually represent high-quality brands
• Work within an established design style guide to produce technically flawless designs
• Responsible for all aspects of graphic design, from planning to managing print and digital projects with a focus on social media content
• Manages design projects from conception to delivery
• Collaborate closely with internal cross functional teams to ensure all content is on brand and consistent in terms of style, quality, tone, and voice
• Prepare submissions for licensor approval
• Stay current on industry trends
• Perform retouching and manipulation of images
• Provide daily updates and responses via an internal Project Management system
• Acts as a mentor and trainer to jr graphic designers, reviews their work and offers guidance and feedback
• Support creating PDS
• Produce moodboards, trend-boards, that communicate design-direction and insights
• Participate in Brainstorms and inject innovation and design improvements at all visual and physical touchpoints
• Research new trends in visual design to be on the cutting edge of unique/innovative and be current with competitive landscape
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual arts or other relevant field
• 5 + years of graphic design experience managing projects
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office and google suite
• Excellent in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, & After Effects
• Strong understanding of social media platforms - Facebook, Instagram, IG Stories, TikTok, YouTube, etc., including best practices for top performing content
• Highly creative approach to graphic design, typography, and layout
• Experience working with graphic design specifically tailored for social media and digital platforms such as websites, e-commerce, paid ads, and more
• Ability to work with style guides for licensed brands but also have the creativity and freedom to explore unique designs and activations for our own brands
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with team members
• Positive attitude and motivation to deliver the highest quality work
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills on and off the computer
• Attention to detail, requiring careful proofreading of text and material
• Works well independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels in a professional manner
• Experience with photography and videography a plus
• Experience in a global organization
• Multilingual a plus

What we offer:

• Medical Insurance 100% Company paid for Employee and Children
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Program - Jazwares matches up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals.
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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

• 5 year(s): Strong understanding of social media platforms - Facebook, Instagram, IG Stories, TikTok, YouTube
• 5 year(s): Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, & After Effects
• 5 year(s): Proficiency in Microsoft office and google suite
• 5 year(s): Project Management
• 5 year(s): Graphic Design

Education

• Bachelors or better in Graphic Design or related field