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Jazwares, LLC
Associate Product Designer - Pokémon Plastics
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An Industrial Designer designs products for companies and creates design ideas for products that are functional and visually appealing. Creates designs for product packaging or exhibits, or contributes graphic design work for industrial design projects. Creates new product designs or works to improve existing products, including consumer or industrial products.
$71,272 / year median in California
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Associate Product Designer
- Pokémon Plastics Jazwares, LLC
- 3.9 Culver City, CA Job Details $66,480
- $79,740 a year 18 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications Google Workspace Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering Requirements specification Computer literacy Branding consistency Industrial Design Collaboration with product development teams Visual design Bachelor's degree Industrial Engineering Graphic design software Product management Industry trends Quality control Visual communication design Collaboration with manufacturing teams Product quality assurance Productivity software Manufacturing Bachelor's degree in industrial design Document change management Achieving project delivery timelines Plastics Manufacturing company experience Prototypes Communication skills Product design documentation Entry level Cross-functional communication Industrial design Full Job Description The Associate Product Designer•Pokémon Plastics plays a key role in designing and developing innovative, high-quality plastic toys, action figures, and playsets for major licensed properties—specifically taking the lead on Pokémon plastic product initiatives.
What You Will Do:
Instrumental in generating new toy concepts to enhance new and/or existing brands 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 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 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, paint masters, and sample reviews Work closely with brand/management teams to resolve development issues, while assuring designs meet the target cost, schedule, and brand standards Participate in the entire life cycle of project development from a concept through initial ideation, refinement, prototype execution and turn over packages to development teams Communicate with packaging design team to assure product and packaging are alignedWhat We Are Looking For:
Bachelor's Degree in toy design, industrial design, industrial engineering, or industry relevant field is a plus. 0-3 years of experience in product design, hard goods/plastic toy development, or action figure design. 0-3 years of experience collaborating with overseas manufacturing partners (Asia preferred). Genuine passion for the Pokémon universe, characters, region lore, and aesthetics, with a strong pulse on what the collector and kid communities look for in plastic figures and playsets. Exhibit interest and knowledge of the current trends/innovations as well as an understanding the competitive marketplace in the toy industry Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office & G-Suite Strong proficiency in adobe creative suite (illustrator, photoshop, and InDesign) Able to work cross functionally and reciprocally with multiple departments Able to work independently or collaboratively Knowledge of materials and multiple manufacturing processes Exceptional visual, verbal, and written communication skills Able to multitask, organize, prioritize, and manage time efficiently Demonstrates a strong design sense, including a well-developed sense of aesthetics Can easily adapt to shifting priorities, and can manage multiple priorities at one time, while also demonstrating vigilance in keeping projects moving forward and hitting deadlines Excellent attention to detail Lifelong Learner Adaptable Effective problem solver and critical thinker; proactive in resolving issues Ability to deal effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels in a professional manner This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. What We Offer The salary range for this position is $66,480.00- $79,740.