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Job Description
Ask yourself….
Are you a highly creative, fashion-forward professional with the confidence to drive new trends?
Do you want to help create amazing toys and games that will make the people laugh and smile?
In this position you can make an impact on the world, one great product at a time.
We are seeking an out-of-the-box designer with the experience, attributes and vision to create
awesome and unique aesthetics!
The Opportunity
JMP Creative, a company unlike any other, is seeking a full-time Lead Designer with a great eye for design and branding with the vision and expertise to create designs that make people say Wow! This position includes a competitive salary and benefits package (medical, dental, 401K).
Primary Responsibilities
· Support all elements of design and development
· Help drive the design and creative process for product and marketing development
· Ensure all assets created are proprietary and compatible to their intended use
· Produce production ready graphics and designs that will grab attention and clearly
communicate the core messaging
· Partner with internal teams on program development to ensure creative consistency
· Art direct creative projects with both internal and external freelance resources
· Help with product design/aesthetics
· Assist with product ideation and development of play patterns and features
· Daily project management
· Problem-solving for design issues
· Support video production for styling, set design and shoot talent
· Creative planning and management for our brands across tentpoles, campaigns and other
marketing tasks
Required Experience & Attributes
· Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline preferred (e.g., toy design, creative direction)
· 7 to 10 years of pertinent experience (5 years minimum)
· Portfolio demonstrating strong design excellence
· Ability to delegate, coach and develop a creative team
· Able to provide creative design direction
· Creative problem solver, creative thinking within a collaborative team setting
· Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
· Able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
· Strong understanding of toy play patterns, features and mechanics
· Experience managing development projects from concept to production
· Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
· Time management between varying deadlines
· Advanced skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and Keynote (InDesign and Premier Pro is a plus)
· Licensing, product and fashion design experience
· An ability to create conceptual sketches and renderings as needed
· Professional maturity and the ability to assimilate constructive criticism
· Be up to date on current and emerging fashions and consumer trends
· Strong graphic design skills
· Strong knowledge of colors, materials and finishes
· Able to freehand sketch to communicate design direction
· Passion about toys and play
· Self-motivated and proactive
Application Details
For our consideration, you must demonstrate that you possess the experience, traits and attributes we’re seeking by providing a résumé in PDF format and a link to your portfolio. We will only accept applications via email, as in-person applications will not be accepted.
