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About the Role
Paramount is seeking a Toy Designer with extensive knowledge of all toy categories to develop fun, quality toys based on Paramount brands, working closely with licensees. The role requires a strong design and color sense, with a focus on cost-effective solutions, product development, production issues, and child safety.
Responsibilities
- Oversee product development of Paramount brands (all categories) to ensure fun, quality toys from licensees.
- 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.
- Follow a product line through from concept to development to achieve manufacturer’s development milestones.
- Attend licensees’ partner weekly meetings.
- Problem solve aesthetic and manufacturing issues, especially cost reduction solutions.
- Assist in ensuring that products are consistent with market and consumer trends.
- Brainstorm new product concepts for existing and new Paramount properties.
- Implement creative strategy.
- 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.
- Schedule production ancillary meetings with EIC when needed.
- Assist in strategizing the future direction of established and new brands.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS) or equivalent experience in Industrial Design/Toy Design/Entertainment Design.
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in the Toy Manufacturing industry.
- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, roto-molding, etc.) and plastic materials (polypropylene, ABS, etc.).
- In-depth knowledge of soft goods (plush and dolls), basic knowledge of pattern making, construction (darts, slits, piping, etc.) and fabrics (tricot, rickrack, velour, etc.).
- In-depth knowledge of games and sporting goods.
- Knowledge/awareness of manufacturing costs of a toy and cost reduction strategies.
- Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as an ability to do quick hand sketches.
- Ability to think creatively and conceptually, articulate his/her vision both verbally and visually, and problem solve.
- Knowledge of the toy, licensing and entertainment industry and current toy products.
- Ability to work in a pressured and constantly changing environment.
- Exemplary communication and presentation skills.
- Decisiveness, high-energy, and a sense of humor.
- A kid at heart!
Skills
- Industrial Design
- Toy Design
- Entertainment Design
- Manufacturing processes
- Plastic materials
- Soft goods
- Pattern making
- Construction
- Fabrics
- Games
- Sporting goods
- Manufacturing costs
- Cost reduction strategies
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Hand sketches
- Creative thinking
- Conceptual thinking
- Verbal communication
- Visual communication
- Problem solving
- Toy industry knowledge
- Licensing industry knowledge
- Entertainment industry knowledge
- Presentation skills
Location
- New York
- California
- Colorado
- Washington state
Work Type
- On-site
- Virtual engagement events
Experience Level
- 1-2 years experience in the Toy Manufacturing industry
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS) or equivalent experience in Industrial Design/Toy Design/Entertainment Design
Salary/Compensations
- $64,800.00 - $81,000.00
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) plan
- Life insurance coverage
- Disability benefits
- Tuition assistance program
- PTO
- Attractive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits packages
- Generous paid time off
About the Company
- Paramount is on a mission to entertain the planet with its brands and stars, fostering a team of passionate people who recognize the power of content and enjoy fun and uniqueness.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
- At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
- If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.