Associate Product Designer - Pokémon Plastics

As the Associate Product Designer for Pokémon Plastics, you will play a key role in designing and developing innovative, high-quality plastic toys, action figures, and playsets for one of our major licensed properties. Combining creative ideation, a deep appreciation for the Pokémon universe, and technical hard-goods problem-solving, you will turn fan-favorite Pokémon, Trainers, and battle environments into compelling physical toys that resonate with collectors and kids alike. Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!

What You Will Do:

• Participate in the entire product development lifecycle—from initial ideation and concept generation through refinement, prototype execution, and final turnover packages

• Collaborate cross-functionally with brand, product management, engineering, packaging, and licensors to ensure designs align with overarching strategies and target costs

• Create precise, clear, and complete product turnover specifications and ensure they are fully understood by global international teams and factory partners

• Review, document, and submit specification changes for licensor approval while providing clear feedback on illustrative turns, sculpts, paint masters, and sample reviews

• Attend brand and licensing brainstorming sessions, successfully presenting new toy concepts and designs to management and licensor teams

• Champion high-quality design standards and work closely with management to resolve development bottlenecks while assuring products meet strict QA/QC requirements

• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities: No

What We Are Looking For:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in product design, specifically focused on hard goods, plastic toy development, or action figures

• 1 to 3 years of experience collaborating with overseas manufacturing partners (Asia preferred)

• Genuine passion for the Pokémon universe, characters, region lore, and aesthetics, with a strong pulse on what the collector and kid communities look for in plastic figures and playsets

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

• Knowledge of materials, multiple manufacturing processes, and current trends or innovations in the competitive toy marketplace

• Exceptional visual, verbal, and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to present concepts and build consensus across departments

• A proactive problem-solver and critical thinker who can adapt to shifting priorities, manage multiple tasks efficiently, and maintain excellent attention to detail

Nice To Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, or an industry-relevant field is a plus

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

The salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $79,740.00/ Yr. 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 basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(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.

Reasonable Accommodations

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.

Working at Jazwares

At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

• Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community.
• Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
• Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today, and let's shape the future of play together!

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Who We Are

Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows™, Pokémon™, Hello Kitty™, Star Wars™, Five Nights at Freddy’s™, Disney™, BumBumz™, and BLDR™. In addition to toys, offerings include costumes, games, and pillows. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

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