Job description

As the Senior Graphic Designer for Stickers & Graphics, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design captivating Sticker Guide art, character prints, and graphic compositions for consumer products! You will assist in conceptualizing and executing attention-grabbing designs utilizing color, graphics, and typography to resonate with target markets. In this role, you will influence consumer-facing design initiatives for licensed products, support senior leadership, and act as a mentor to junior design staff. Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play! What You Will Do: • Support the Product Design Manager throughout the design lifecycle, from brainstorming and concept creation to prototype development and final production • Develop innovative, t rend-forward designs, print patterns, and graphic compositions while maintaining brand integrity and aesthetics across design collections • Actively research consumer market trends t o keep the Sticker Guide up-to-date, producing insightful mood boards an d trend-boards that communicate design direction • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure all content is on-brand and consistent in style, quality, tone, and voice • Create computer mock-up designs, maintain Sticker Guide document layouts and graphic assets on Google Drive, and prep final, error-free files for production and licensing partners • Lead co mmunication with outside vendors and manage strict timeline requirements to ensure development milestones are consistently met • Act as a mentor and trainer for junior staff while supporting senior leadership with strategic design initiatives • Perform other duties as assigned What We Are Looking For: • 6+ years of professional experience with a strong background in graphic design and fashion design, featuring a portfolio that showcases conceptual skills and trend-forward aesthetics • Strong knowledge of fashion trends, lifestyle genre collaborations, and product development executions across apparel, accessories, beauty, stationery, footwear, and more • Advanced profici ency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, AI Design) and standard proficiency in Microsoft Office/G-Suite • Deep understanding of consumer production printing processes (including color and material limitations) and multiple manufacturing processes • Proven experience working with licensed brands and developing productive relationships with internal cross-functional teams and external vendors • Exceptional project management and communication skills with the ability to easily adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment Nice To Have: • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Art, Illustration, or a related field is a plus • Prior experience creating comprehensive style guides is a plus • Experience working in a global company is a plus 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 $72,000 - $87,850 / Yr. 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 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 . Recruitment Safety Please be wary of unsolicited communications from individuals or websites you are not familiar with, or any communications requesting sensitive personal data or information. All official Jazwares employment information will come from our company email ending in @jazwares.com . Jazwares will never request any monetary payments at any point during its hiring process. If you have any questions about any unsolicited communications, you can reach out to jazlegal@jazwares.com . We look forward to you experiencing a safe and enjoyable application process at Jazwares!

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Support the Product Design Manager throughout the design lifecycle, from brainstorming and concept creation to prototype development and final production
Develop innovative, t rend-forward designs, print patterns, and graphic compositions while maintaining brand integrity and aesthetics across design collections
Actively research consumer market trends t o keep the Sticker Guide up-to-date, producing insightful mood boards an d trend-boards that communicate design direction
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure all content is on-brand and consistent in style, quality, tone, and voice
Create computer mock-up designs, maintain Sticker Guide document layouts and graphic assets on Google Drive, and prep final, error-free files for production and licensing partners
Lead co mmunication with outside vendors and manage strict timeline requirements to ensure development milestones are consistently met
Act as a mentor and trainer for junior staff while supporting senior leadership with strategic design initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
6+ years of professional experience with a strong background in graphic design and fashion design, featuring a portfolio that showcases conceptual skills and trend-forward aesthetics
Strong knowledge of fashion trends, lifestyle genre collaborations, and product development executions across apparel, accessories, beauty, stationery, footwear, and more
Advanced profici ency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, AI Design) and standard proficiency in Microsoft Office/G-Suite
Deep understanding of consumer production printing processes (including color and material limitations) and multiple manufacturing processes
Proven experience working with licensed brands and developing productive relationships with internal cross-functional teams and external vendors
Exceptional project management and communication skills with the ability to easily adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Art, Illustration, or a related field is a plus
Prior experience creating comprehensive style guides is a plus
Experience working in a global company is a plus

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