Associate Toy Designer - Preschool

As the Associate Toy Designer for our Preschool line, you will design and develop innovative, high-quality toys, figures, and playsets for our youngest fans! Combining creative ideation with a deep appreciation for early childhood play patterns, you will turn beloved characters into compelling, safe, and engaging physical toys. You will support the entire design process from initial concept to final production.

Collaboration is key: partner cross-functionally with brand management, engineering, packaging, and global manufacturing to deliver user-centric play experiences. Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!

Participate in the entire life cycle of product development by generating innovative preschool toy concepts, leading initial ideation, executing prototypes, and turning over final packages to development teams

Champion high-quality designs that strictly adhere to target costs, strict age-graded QA/QC requirements, and the overarching strategic goals of the product line

Collaborate cross-functionally with brand management, engineering, packaging, and licensors to create cohesive products that perfectly fit the brand and meet strict safety and licensor guidelines

Attend brand and licensing brainstorming meetings to gather critical design information, build consensus, and successfully present concepts to internal and external teams

Deliver precise product turnover specifications, document specification changes for licensor approval, and provide actionable feedback on illustrative turns, sculpts, paint masters, and samples

Work closely with global manufacturing teams and brand management to proactively resolve development issues and ensure smooth transitions from concept to mass production

1-3 years of experience in product design, hard goods, or plastic toy development

1-3 years of experience collaborating with overseas manufacturing partners (Asia preferred), demonstrating a foundational knowledge of materials and multiple manufacturing processes

Genuine passion for the preschool toy category, early childhood play patterns, and aesthetics, coupled with a deep understanding of current industry trends and the competitive marketplace

Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) alongside standard computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite

Exceptional visual, verbal, and written communication skills with a highly adaptable mindset to seamlessly manage multiple shifting priorities and strict deadlines

A collaborative, team-oriented approach combined with strong problem-solving skills, critical-thinking abilities, and a highly proactive mentality

• Bachelor’s degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, or a highly related field is a plus

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 basiclifeand AD&D insurance, a401(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.

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.

At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage…