Senior Manager, Product Design - Squishmallows
$128.28k - $160.38kJazwares, LLC
As the Senior Manager of Product Design for Squishmallows, you will lead the design and development of innovative plush for this iconic, market-leading brand! This role requires an expert balance of creative vision and strategic leadership to translate consumer insights into compelling, highly collectible products. You will champion the entire design process from initial ideation to final production, ensuring strict alignment with overarching brand strategies. Collaboration is key: you will partner cross-functionally with brand management, packaging, and global manufacturing teams to deliver exciting play experiences while adhering to cost, quality, and timeline requirements. In this leadership role, you will also mentor junior design staff and manage external vendor partnerships. Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!
What You Will Do:
- Manage the entire design, development, and QC/QA processes for the Squishmallows brand, ensuring strict adherence to target costs, quality standards, and development schedules
- Collaborate with the Director of Product Design on strategic direction and innovation efforts, proactively generating new toy concepts to enhance the brand
- Provide clear, precise, and complete product turnover documentation (PDS) to internal development teams and global Asia partners
- Review, submit, and provide actionable feedback on illustrative turns, 3D sculpts, paint masters, and development samples
- Partner cross-functionally with branding, product management, engineering, packaging, and licensing to align products with licensor needs and strategic brand goals
- Prepare for and lead meetings, manage resource allocation, and track project assignments to keep cross-functional teams aligned
- Act as a dedicated leader by training, mentoring, and coaching junior design staff while also managing external vendor partnerships
- Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisor Responsibilities: Yes
What We Are Looking For:
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7+ years of product design or other relevant creative experience with a compelling portfolio showcasing a specific focus on Plush Design or character-driven products
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5+ years of experience collaborating with global manufacturing factories (Asia preferred)
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4+ years of direct leadership experience with a proven track record of training, mentoring, and inspiring junior staff
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Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and expertise in control drawings and rendered concept illustrations
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Deep understanding of current market trends, the competitive marketplace, and the nuances of working with licensed brands
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Exceptional project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple shifting priorities autonomously
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Excellent visual, verbal, and written communication skills with the confidence to present to stakeholders at all organizational levels
Nice To Have:
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Bachelor’s degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, or an industry-relevant field is a plus
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Prior experience working in the toy, baby, costume, or pets industry
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 $128,280 - $160,380 / 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.
Recruitment Safety
Please be wary of unsolicited communications from individuals or websites you are not familiar with, or any communications requesting sensitive personal data or information. All official Jazwares employment information will come from our company email ending in @jazwares.com . Jazwares will never request any monetary payments at any point during its hiring process. If you have any questions about any unsolicited communications, you can reach out to View email address on aiapply.co. We look forward to you experiencing a safe and enjoyable application process at Jazwares!
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