Jazwares

Jazwares

Senior Toy Designer - Dolls

Culver City, Los Angeles County · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$105k-$864kDetected 8 days ago
PhotoshopIllustratorAdobe Creative SuiteInDesignFusion 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.
  • Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end product design lifecycle by generating innovative toy concepts, conducting research, executing prototypes, and leading user testing
  • Create compelling systems of play centered around compatibility and superior play experiences while championing high-quality designs that strictly adhere to target costs and QA/QC requirements
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with brand management, product management, engineering, packaging, and licensors to ensure products perfectly fit the brand and meet strict licensor guidelines
  • Successfully pitch, present, and communicate concepts to brand, development, and licensor teams while building consensus and driving strategic goals throughout the design process
  • Deliver precise product turnover specifications, review illustrative turns, sculpts, and paint masters, and meticulously document specification changes for licensor approval
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • A highly adaptable, collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to seamlessly manage multiple shifting priorities to hit strict deadlines
  • As the Senior Toy Designer for our Dolls line, you will design innovative toys for market-leading brands!
  • You will champion the entire design process from initial sketching and ideation to technical problem-solving and final production.
  • you will partner cross-functionally with brand management and manufacturing teams to deliver user-centric play experiences while strictly adhering to cost, quality, and timeline requirements.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of toy or consumer product design experience with a proven track record across both hard goods (action figures, plastics, playsets) and soft goods (plush, textiles)
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) with proven 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 is a plus
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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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