Packaging Designer - Plush Toys

As the Packaging Designer, you will be responsible for developing innovative, visually compelling packaging solutions across licensed and non-licensed plush product lines. This role plays a critical part in elevating brand presence, ensuring consistency with brand and licensor guidelines, and enhancing consumer engagement across various retail environments. The ideal candidate will bring a strong design sensibility, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You Will Do

• Develop innovative and functional packaging concepts, structural designs, and high-quality renders to support retail presentations and internal reviews.
• Uphold the aesthetics, look and brand integrity of all packaging designs by ensuring alignment with established graphics standards, layout principles and photo retouching to meet packaging objectives.
• Proficient in evaluating package designs for fit, structure, function, material selection, cost effectiveness manufacturability and transportation feasibility.
• Collaborate closely with the Brand team to ensure that all objectives translate into compelling packaging designs that meet both internal goals and licensor guidelines.
• Ensure that all deadlines are met, proactively communicate potential delays and challenges to leadership.
• Stay informed on packaging industry trends, materials, technologies, and competitor activities to contribute fresh, innovative ideas and design solutions.
• Partners cross functionally with internal teams, communicate regularly with the Brand team, Product Manager’s and the Asia packaging team to ensure seamless execution from concept through production..
• Review and approve print proofs, final engineering pilots (FEPs), and pre-production samples to ensure quality and accuracy before mass production.
• Modify and create packaging die-lines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Manages People: No

What We Are Looking For

• Associate degree in design, packaging design, industrial design, or other related field is a plus.
• 3+years of experience in packaging design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Skilled in applying and adhering to branding style guides.
• Strong understanding of design principles, layout composition, and typography.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for visual quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional departments.
• Highly organized, accountable and capable of solving problems.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Proficient in Google Workspace (G-Suite) tools.

Nice To Have

• Experience in consumer goods, preferably in the toy/entertainment industry

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 base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states.

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes a Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.

Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working at Jazwares

At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

• Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community.
• Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
• Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today, and let's shape the future of play together!

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. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Who We Are

Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows, Pokémon, Hello Kitty, Star Wars, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Disney, BumBumz, and BLDR. In addition to toys, offerings include costumes, games, and pillows. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

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