Job description

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance. Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled. Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day. If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO! Overview: The Designer, Global Softlines supports the day-to-day creative development and approval of licensed products across assigned Softlines categories, bringing Paramount’s iconic IP to life at retail. This is a highly hands-on design role focused on managing creative submissions, developing original product and graphic concepts, and providing clear creative feedback to licensees. The Designer is in charge of ensuring product within their assigned categories is brand-right, commercially relevant, and executed to a high creative standard. Working closely with Softlines leadership and cross-functional partners, the Designer manages multiple projects and licensee submissions. While also developing deep knowledge of Paramount’s franchises, category needs, and retail landscape. This is an onsite role at our New York office. Responsibilities include but not limited to: • Manage day-to-day creative development and approvals across assigned softlines categories and licensees • Review product submissions and provide clear, actionable creative feedback in alignment with Paramount brand guidelines • Create original graphics, product concepts, layouts, patterns, and design solutions as needed to support licensee development • Ensure product executions properly reflect franchise strategies, approved assets, character guidelines, and brand standards • Partner directly with licensees to address creative issues and improve product execution • Support retailer and franchise initiatives through product mockups, presentation materials, and creative development • Participate in trend research and competitive analysis relevant to assigned categories • Maintain awareness of current fashion, retail, consumer, and cultural trends • Participate in partner meetings and creative reviews as needed • Collaborate with Brand, Retail, Sales, Marketing, and other members of the Global Creative Group • Manage creative assets, samples, submissions, and approval timelines across assigned projects • Execute hands-on design work including apparel graphics, product layouts, prints, patterns, trims, labels, packaging, and hangtags • Guide licensees on graphic applications, materials, fabrication, embellishments, and construction • Maintain consistency and quality across assigned categories and partners • Conduct regular retail and competitive research to identify relevant trends and product opportunities • Balance multiple ongoing submissions and projects while meeting established review timelines • Escalate larger creative opportunities or challenges to softlines leadership when appropriate Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, or related field • 3+ years of experience in softlines design, fashion, graphic design, or licensed consumer products • Solid portfolio demonstrating branded apparel, accessories, graphics, or related product design Additional Qualifications: • Experience reviewing creative submissions or working within a licensing environment preferred • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator • Knowledge of apparel construction, graphic applications, print techniques, and softlines production • Solid creative, communication, presentation, and organizational skills • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment • Solid attention to detail and respect for brand integrity About Skydance Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Hiring Salary Range: $64,800.00 - 85,000.00. In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. This position is bonus eligible. What We Offer : • Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here . • Generous paid time off. • Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products. • Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more. Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!
This is an onsite role at our New York office.
Manage day-to-day creative development and approvals across assigned softlines categories and licensees
Review product submissions and provide clear, actionable creative feedback in alignment with Paramount brand guidelines
Create original graphics, product concepts, layouts, patterns, and design solutions as needed to support licensee development
Ensure product executions properly reflect franchise strategies, approved assets, character guidelines, and brand standards
Partner directly with licensees to address creative issues and improve product execution
Support retailer and franchise initiatives through product mockups, presentation materials, and creative development
Participate in trend research and competitive analysis relevant to assigned categories
Maintain awareness of current fashion, retail, consumer, and cultural trends
Participate in partner meetings and creative reviews as needed
Collaborate with Brand, Retail, Sales, Marketing, and other members of the Global Creative Group
Manage creative assets, samples, submissions, and approval timelines across assigned projects
Execute hands-on design work including apparel graphics, product layouts, prints, patterns, trims, labels, packaging, and hangtags
Guide licensees on graphic applications, materials, fabrication, embellishments, and construction
Maintain consistency and quality across assigned categories and partners
Conduct regular retail and competitive research to identify relevant trends and product opportunities
Balance multiple ongoing submissions and projects while meeting established review timelines
Escalate larger creative opportunities or challenges to softlines leadership when appropriate
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, or related field
3+ years of experience in softlines design, fashion, graphic design, or licensed consumer products
Solid portfolio demonstrating branded apparel, accessories, graphics, or related product design

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Experience reviewing creative submissions or working within a licensing environment preferred

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