Senior Designer, Toy & Illustration

The Senior Designer works independently, provides creative leadership, works side-by-side with our licensees and production, demonstrates a solid understanding of the brands and latest trends in consumer products, and knows the competitive environment related to toys.

• Oversee product development design of Paramount brands
• Can work on all Categories of toy and affiliated products.
• Actively generate new opportunities to enhance our brands
• Review submissions from licensees and respond in a timely manner
• Give comprehensible 3D comments to licensees and provide fully developed control drawings of characters or products when it is needed
• Maintain a consistently high level of quality, thoroughness and attention to detail
• Attend licensees’ partner weekly meetings
• Problem solve aesthetic and manufacturing issues, especially cost reduction solutions
• Incorporate technological and innovative solutions to enhance our products
• Present and communicate concepts to the design and marketing management and creative departments
• Brainstorm new product concepts for existing and new Paramount properties
• Generate creative, innovative concepts based on the direction given by the design management team, including presentations of concepts to the design team, business and executive management
• Utilizing both creative and strategic thinking around our brands
• Ensure consistent character modeling and styling for all of the Paramount properties

• VP of Design (or Assoc Art Director), Toys, Paramount, Global Creative Group

• 7+ years of experience
• Bachelor degree (BA, BS) or equivalent experience in Industrial Design/Toy Design/Entertainment Design and Illustration
• Knowledge of the toy, licensing and entertainment industry and current toy products
• Experience in the Toy Manufacturing and entertainment industry
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes (injection molding, roto-molding, etc) and plastic materials (polypropylene, ABS, etc) and soft goods
• Knowledge/awareness of manufacturing costs of a toy and cost reduction strategies
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as an ability to do quick hand sketches
• Ability to think creatively and conceptually and to articulate his/her vision both verbally and visually
• Ability to problem-solve and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
  
  Decisiveness, high-energy, and a sense of humor
• A kid at heart!

MTV is the leading global youth media brand in 180 countries, reaching 450 million households in nearly 30 different languages across every platform. MTV is the world's premier youth entertainment brand, the cultural home of the millennial generation and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects pop culture with award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, the internet and other platforms.

A unit of Paramount Global, MTV operations span cable and mobile networks, live events, theatrical films and MTV Studios.

Hiring Salary Range: $85,600..

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This position is bonus eligible.

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