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About the Role
The Toy Designer will leverage extensive knowledge of all toy categories to develop fun, quality toys based on Paramount brands, working closely with licensees. This role requires a strong design and color sense, along with the ability to provide cost-effective solutions for product design, production issues, and child safety concerns.
Responsibilities
- Oversee product development of Paramount brands across all categories to ensure fun, quality toys from licensees.
- Review and respond to licensee submissions in a timely manner.
- Provide clear 3D comments to licensees and develop control drawings of characters or products as needed.
- Manage product lines from concept to development, ensuring manufacturer’s development milestones are met.
- Attend weekly partner meetings with licensees.
- Resolve aesthetic and manufacturing issues, focusing on cost reduction solutions.
- Ensure product consistency with market and consumer trends.
- Brainstorm new product concepts for existing and new Paramount properties.
- Implement creative strategy.
- Generate creative, innovative concepts based on direction from design management, including presentations to stakeholders.
- Schedule production ancillary meetings with EIC when necessary.
- 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), including pattern making, construction, and fabrics.
- In-depth knowledge of games and sporting goods.
- Knowledge/awareness of toy manufacturing costs and cost reduction strategies.
- Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Ability to perform quick hand sketches.
- Ability to think creatively and conceptually, articulate vision 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
- Toy Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Processes
- Plastic Materials
- Soft Goods
- Pattern Making
- Construction
- Fabric Knowledge
- Games
- Sporting Goods
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Hand Sketching
- 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
Work Type
- On-site
- Virtual Engagement
Experience Level
- 1-2 years experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
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, bringing together passionate people who recognize the power of content and enjoy a unique, fun work environment. We co-create moments that matter for our audiences and employees, aiming to leave a positive mark on culture.
- 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
- Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
- We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.
- Consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.
- Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com.