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At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere, and anyone. We work collaboratively to achieve our goals and we have fun doing it! Jazwares is a global leader in consumer products including toys, plush, action figures, collectibles and musical instruments. Jazwares’ portfolio includes a variety of dynamic, wholly-owned and licensed brands like preschool powerhouses Blippi, Cabbage Patch Kids®, CoComelon and Peppa Pig, unstoppable action and gaming brands like Fortnite, Halo®, Micro Machines, Nerf, Pokémon and Roblox, leading lifestyle and entertainment brands like All Elite Wrestling™ (AEW), BLACKPINK, Blinger®, UFC, musical property First Act™, and beloved plush Hug-A-Pet and Squishmallows®, just to name a few. With over 20 years of design, development and manufacturing expertise, Jazwares is an award-winning company with a progressive focus on identifying new trends and transforming them into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares, which is headquartered in Sunrise, FL, has offices around the world and sells in over 100 countries. Since its inception in 1997, Jazwares continues to grow through the development of new products and the strategic acquisitions of companies like First Act™, Russ Berrie™, Zag Toys™, Wicked Cool Toys™ and Kellytoy®.
As the Packaging Manager in our Creative Services team, you will be responsible for managing packaging designers across multiple designated brands. We are looking for a highly motivated yet creative individual who should should demonstrate creative thinking, conceptualization, design and execution on a wide variety of packaging projects.
Your Responsibilities:
Manage the development of packaging design and guide the process of concept and design development from an aesthetic and structural point of view.
Collaborate with Packaging Design Director on innovation efforts.
Ensure packaging team is working within the development calendar to meet deadlines.
Manage Packaging Designer’s daily projects.
Encourage packaging team to research and maintain industry trends.
Keep all packaging designs up to date with branding style guides.
Evaluate staff job performance and recommends areas of improvement.
Provide suggestions to the Brand team on alternative packaging structures.
Review all international packaging variations with your packaging team.
Partner closely with the Brand team, Product Development, Creative and Mock Up teams within the US and Asia.
Communicate progress and objectives to Asia Packaging team
Manages outsource projects as needed.
What we are looking for:
Minimum 5+ years of experience in Packaging Design
Minimum 5 years of team managing experience
Proficiency with Illustrator and Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite
Clear understanding of consumer packaging design and print expectations, including, bleeds, die lines, retouching, formats, resolution, etc.
Experience working with style guides
Excellent graphic design skills and ability to art direct
Solid understanding of design, layout and type usage
Experience with Mock Ups
Great attention to detail
Ability to work with tight deadlines
Strong communication skills
Trade show design experience is a plus
What we offer:
Medical Insurance 100% Company paid for Employee and Employee/Children
Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
401(K) Retirement Program – Jazwares matches up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals.
Short & Long Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Sick Leave, Vacation, Holiday Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Hybrid Work Environment
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.
Application Details
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