Senior Toy & Illustration Designer - Shape Beloved Brands

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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Overview:

The Senior Designer works autonomously and works closely with our licensees and production teams, providing creative direction. They have knowledge of the brands and current trends in consumer products. They are also aware of the competitive landscape in the toy industry.

Responsibilities:

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

Basic Qualifications:

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 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 dynamic environment

Exemplary 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $74,400..

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…