Jazwares

Jazwares

Senior Manager, Product Design - Squishmallows

Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles County · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$128k-$160kDetected 26 days ago
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Lottery odds (Level III)83
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Level IV · 4×
Level I$65,5411 entry
Level II$85,3222 entries
Level III$105,0823 entries
Level IV$124,8624 entries

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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 leadership to translate consumer insights into compelling, highly collectible products.
  • Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire design, development, and QC/QA processes for the Squishmallows brand, ensuring strict adherence to target costs, quality standards, and development schedules
  • Collaborate with the Director of Product Design on strategic direction and innovation efforts, proactively generating new toy concepts to enhance the brand
  • Provide clear, precise, and complete product turnover documentation (PDS) to internal development teams and global Asia partners
  • Partner cross-functionally with branding, product management, engineering, packaging, and licensing to align products with licensor needs and strategic brand goals
  • Prepare for and lead meetings, manage resource allocation, and track project assignments to keep cross-functional teams aligned
  • Act as a dedicated leader by training, mentoring, and coaching junior design staff while also managing external vendor partnerships
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Exceptional project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple shifting priorities autonomously
  • As the Senior Manager of Product Design for Squishmallows, you will lead the design and development of innovative plush for this iconic, market-leading brand!
  • You will champion the entire design process from initial ideation to final production, ensuring strict alignment with overarching brand strategies.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of product design or other relevant creative experience with a compelling portfolio showcasing a specific focus on Plush Design or character-driven products
  • 4+ years of direct leadership experience with a proven track record of training, mentoring, and inspiring junior staff
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and expertise in control drawings and rendered concept illustrations

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, or an industry-relevant field is a plus
  • Prior experience working in the toy, baby, costume, or pets industry
  • 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
  • Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position is $128,280 - $160,380 / 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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