Manager, Packaging Design - Boys (Plush & Plastics)

As the Manager of Packaging Design, you will lead a dynamic creative team to develop innovative, functional packaging for our market-leading brands. This role requires an expert balance of structural design, visual aesthetics, and strategic leadership to ensure our products stand out on retail shelves globally. You will oversee the packaging process from initial concept and physical mock-ups to mass production. Collaboration is key: you will partner cross-functionally with product design, marketing, and global manufacturing teams to deliver compelling consumer experiences while managing team workloads, cost targets, and timeline requirements. Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!

What You Will Do: 

• Lead the end-to-end packaging design and development process for boys' plush and plastic toy lines, ensuring innovative, functional, and brand-accurate deliverables meet strict scheduled deadlines

• Manage, mentor, and guide a team of packaging designers through all stages of the employee life cycle, fostering creativity and a high standard of aesthetics

• Evaluate packaging designs for structural integrity, cost-effectiveness, manufacturability, and retail fit while researching consumer trends for new packaging materials

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, global counterparts, and outside vendors to implement packaging strategies, resolve production issues, and execute outsourced projects

• Oversee the creation of physical and computer-modeled mock-ups, prepare licensor submissions, and maintain cohesion between packaging materials and final product functionality

• Ensure strict quality control by following workflow protocols, approving print proofs (FEPs), and prepping final files for production (including Pantone matching, prepress, and mechanicals)

• Take ownership over various complex packaging projects to maintain schedules, resolve development bottlenecks, and actively support production

• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities: Yes

What We Are Looking For: 

• 3 to 5 years of packaging design experience in the consumer products industry (CPG), with a strong focus on toy packaging
• 2+ years of direct leadership experience with a proven track record of coaching, mentoring, and inspiring creative talent
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) alongside standard proficiency in Microsoft Office/G-Suite and working knowledge of computer modeling software
• Deep understanding of global printing processes, manufacturing materials, and mechanical preparation (4-color process, spot/Pantone colors, bleeds, die lines, file formats, and prepress expectations)
• Proven experience working with licensed brands, navigating licensor approval processes, adhering to strict style guides, and successfully executing complex packaging mock-ups
• Exceptional project management, visual, and verbal communication skills with the ability to art direct visual assets and present effectively to cross-functional stakeholders
• A proactive, self-motivated mindset with the ability to problem-solve, make strategic design decisions under tight deadlines, and stay actively informed on marketplace trends

Nice To Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Art, Industrial Design, or a related field is a plus

• Experience in trade show design and presentation 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 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 www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

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