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 Associate Art Director of Toys will lead by example to inspire and encourage the toy design team. Responsibilities include creative project management and art direction of toy concepts and packaging from concept approval stage through production. This role also requires working closely with design, marketing, executive management, and licensing partners to find unified solutions while maintaining the integrity of Paramount brands. An extensive knowledge of the toy industry along with a great design sense and a multitasking attitude are essential for producing high quality innovative toys that make tough little consumers smile. Responsibilities: • Manages the creative product approval process for all toy partners • Determines if product and graphic materials are aesthetically and conceptually appropriate for the properties sensibilities/program • Supervises and directs 2D and 3D designers • In charge of the performance, development and evaluation of the creative toy team • Provides creative direction and guidance to licensees to develop innovative toys that support the core of the brand, achieve business objectives, excite the trade, and connect with consumers • Works with the Paramount LOBs in creating and executing internal toy ideas and other materials to fulfill their business needs • Manage and inspire designers with their day-to-day work • Seek out new and innovative design styles that enhance and extend the life of all Paramount properties • Stay current in design trends and new technology Basic Qualifications: • Minimum of 5-7 years progressive responsibility creating toy products of entertainment or educational based properties • Proficient knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator etc., and other software that aids collaboration with licensing partners • Robust ideation sketching skills • Extraordinary creativity and feeling for toy design and development • A kid at heart sensibility • Great eye for 3D design and style with emphasis on fabrication and fit • Knowledge of common manufacturing processes for toys • Ability to envision toy lines for new brands • Capable of translating characters from 2D animation to 3D products • Experience with entertainment based licensed products • Solid written, oral and communication/presentation skills Additional Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in a creative field or toy design preferred MTV is the leading global youth media brand in 180 countries, reaching 450 million households in nearly 30 different languages across every platform. MTV is the world's premier youth entertainment brand, the cultural home of the millennial generation and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects pop culture with award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, the internet and other platforms. A unit of Paramount Global, MTV operations span cable and mobile networks, live events, theatrical films and MTV Studios. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Hiring Salary Range: $98,400.00 - 123,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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!
Manages the creative product approval process for all toy partners
Determines if product and graphic materials are aesthetically and conceptually appropriate for the properties sensibilities/program
Supervises and directs 2D and 3D designers
In charge of the performance, development and evaluation of the creative toy team
Provides creative direction and guidance to licensees to develop innovative toys that support the core of the brand, achieve business objectives, excite the trade, and connect with consumers
Works with the Paramount LOBs in creating and executing internal toy ideas and other materials to fulfill their business needs
Manage and inspire designers with their day-to-day work
Seek out new and innovative design styles that enhance and extend the life of all Paramount properties
Stay current in design trends and new technology
Minimum of 5-7 years progressive responsibility creating toy products of entertainment or educational based properties
Proficient knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator etc., and other software that aids collaboration with licensing partners
Robust ideation sketching skills
Extraordinary creativity and feeling for toy design and development
A kid at heart sensibility
Great eye for 3D design and style with emphasis on fabrication and fit
Knowledge of common manufacturing processes for toys
Ability to envision toy lines for new brands
Capable of translating characters from 2D animation to 3D products
Experience with entertainment based licensed products
Solid written, oral and communication/presentation skills

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Bachelor’s degree in a creative field or toy design preferred

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