Jakks Pacific
Designer
Jakks Pacific, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
JAKKS Pacific, Inc., a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products, with a wide range of products that feature some of the most popular brands and children's toy licenses in the world, currently seeks an experienced, energetic, self-starter for the role of
Designer on the Girls and Preschool team
for our headquarters in Santa Monica, CA. This position will report to the Senior Director of Design and support toy development across various collections, from design concept all the way to production.
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Responsibilities include:Understand product design and design languageCreate clear product line presentations for internal and outside review through sketches, Illustrator & Photoshop, and mock-upsCommunicate clearly with HK engineers, outside vendors, and licensorsProvide art direction/overlays to outsourced talent and HK engineers as neededStrong soft lines skills; able to create detailed spec sheets and repeat patterns for print productionWork unsupervised and anticipate team/project needsOwnership of projects with ability to guide teams from concept to finished productSupport design and packaging teams in setting up showroom displays, archiving, and shipping productBrainstorming, trend hunting and research for new ideasSkills & Experience required:Degree in Toy Design, Illustration or Industrial DesignPractical product design experience in toy industry; prefer girl’s toys experience, 4+ years practical experienceUnderstands direction, accepts feedback, and is proactiveStrong Illustrator and Photoshop skills
requiredAbility to communicate verbally and visuallySelf-starting, self-motivating, and self-managingStrong organizational skillsWorks well as part of a teamWorks well under stress, can juggle multiple, varied projects and meet tight deadlinesComfortable presenting product lines and speaking in groupsTakes pride in their work and has a strong work ethicOur Benefits:Health and Wellness:
Medical, dental, vision, disability, life & accident insurance and employee assistance programSavings:
401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programsCompensation:
JAKKS Pacific offers a competitive salary. Compensation for this role commensurate with experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $67,000-$77,000.Company OverviewA leading designer and marketer of children’s toys and consumer products, JAKKS Pacific is always on the lookout for talented, bright and creative individuals to join our ever-growing team.Best known for our toy and entertainment products, JAKKS produces impressive and innovative products across multiple categories spanning from action figures, collectibles, and dolls, to high performance activity toys and vehicles, and let’s not forget our deep portfolios of beloved licensed characters. In other words, we work hard to make play more fun, and we believe it has paid off.Included in Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies for four years in a row, and Forbes’ 100 Best Small Companies for three years, JAKKS is an aggressive and passionate company, with a commitment to customers and a dedication to growing our business.Our goal is to continuously cultivate a talented and diverse workforce while providing a safe and productive work environment and an excellent career growth opportunity while working with a dynamic team who loves what they do and for a Company that ultimately makes children smile, play and succeed!Jakks Pacific, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To be considered please include a portfolio PDF or website with current work.No Recruiters Please. No Relocation Assistance is associated with this position.
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Designer on the Girls and Preschool team
for our headquarters in Santa Monica, CA. This position will report to the Senior Director of Design and support toy development across various collections, from design concept all the way to production.
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
Responsibilities include:Understand product design and design languageCreate clear product line presentations for internal and outside review through sketches, Illustrator & Photoshop, and mock-upsCommunicate clearly with HK engineers, outside vendors, and licensorsProvide art direction/overlays to outsourced talent and HK engineers as neededStrong soft lines skills; able to create detailed spec sheets and repeat patterns for print productionWork unsupervised and anticipate team/project needsOwnership of projects with ability to guide teams from concept to finished productSupport design and packaging teams in setting up showroom displays, archiving, and shipping productBrainstorming, trend hunting and research for new ideasSkills & Experience required:Degree in Toy Design, Illustration or Industrial DesignPractical product design experience in toy industry; prefer girl’s toys experience, 4+ years practical experienceUnderstands direction, accepts feedback, and is proactiveStrong Illustrator and Photoshop skills
requiredAbility to communicate verbally and visuallySelf-starting, self-motivating, and self-managingStrong organizational skillsWorks well as part of a teamWorks well under stress, can juggle multiple, varied projects and meet tight deadlinesComfortable presenting product lines and speaking in groupsTakes pride in their work and has a strong work ethicOur Benefits:Health and Wellness:
Medical, dental, vision, disability, life & accident insurance and employee assistance programSavings:
401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programsCompensation:
JAKKS Pacific offers a competitive salary. Compensation for this role commensurate with experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $67,000-$77,000.Company OverviewA leading designer and marketer of children’s toys and consumer products, JAKKS Pacific is always on the lookout for talented, bright and creative individuals to join our ever-growing team.Best known for our toy and entertainment products, JAKKS produces impressive and innovative products across multiple categories spanning from action figures, collectibles, and dolls, to high performance activity toys and vehicles, and let’s not forget our deep portfolios of beloved licensed characters. In other words, we work hard to make play more fun, and we believe it has paid off.Included in Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies for four years in a row, and Forbes’ 100 Best Small Companies for three years, JAKKS is an aggressive and passionate company, with a commitment to customers and a dedication to growing our business.Our goal is to continuously cultivate a talented and diverse workforce while providing a safe and productive work environment and an excellent career growth opportunity while working with a dynamic team who loves what they do and for a Company that ultimately makes children smile, play and succeed!Jakks Pacific, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To be considered please include a portfolio PDF or website with current work.No Recruiters Please. No Relocation Assistance is associated with this position.
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