Jazwares

Jazwares

Senior Toy Designer - Hello Kitty Plastics

Culver City, Los Angeles County · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$105k-$864kDetected 50 days ago
PhotoshopIllustratorAdobe Creative SuiteInDesignProject ManagementBrand StrategyFusion 360ResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability

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59Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.

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H-1B wage level

the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry

Level III · 3×
Level I$65,5411 entry
Level II$85,3222 entries
Level III$105,0823 entries
Level IV$124,8624 entries

$19,442 more — $124,862 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.

Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $124,862 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Commercial and Industrial Designers" for prevailing-wage purposes.

DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Commercial and Industrial Designers (27-1021) · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

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About the role

  • This role requires an expert balance of creative vision and strategic alignment to translate consumer insights into compelling, collectible products.
  • Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver end to end product design including research, concepts, prototypes, and user testing
  • Champion great design in our high-quality products and help assure they are within target cost and QA/QC requirements
  • Oversees the product design process
  • Create systems of play centered around compatibility, usability, and superior play experiences
  • Builds consensus between members throughout the design process
  • Work collaboratively with your branding, product management, engineering, packaging, licensor, and other internal team partners to create product that is the best fit for the brand and meets licensor requirements
  • Attend Brand and licensing meeting and brainstorming to obtain enough information for product design
  • Support the overall strategic goals of product, provide direction and feedback during the development process that is attentive to licensor and for brand assurance
  • Work closely with brand/management teams to resolve development issues, while assuring designs meet the target cost, schedule, and brand standards
  • Champion high quality designs and products that are within target cost and QA/QC requirements

Requirements

  • 1+ years of experience collaborating directly with global manufacturing vendors, demonstrating a strong understanding of materials and multiple manufacturing processes
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and expertise in creating highly detailed control drawings and rendered illustration concepts

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, or a highly related field
  • Prior experience working specifically in the toy, baby, costume, or pets industry
  • Knowledge of 3D modeling, sculpting, and rendering software (such as ZBrush, Rhino, or Fusion 360)
  • Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
  • 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.
  • Working at Jazwares

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position is $86,4000.00 - 105,420.00 / Yr.
  • Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply.
  • Jazwares is a multi-state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states.

Benefits

  • Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
  • 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.

Company info

  • 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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  • 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!
  • What We Are Looking For:
  • At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone.

Equal opportunity

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

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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,
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