What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toy Packaging Designer position at Jada Toys?
About Us: Since its inception in 1999, Jada Toys has become a leading manufacturer of authentically licensed figures, die-cast collectibles and radio control vehicles.
We are looking for an innovative Toy Packaging Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will blend creative flair with a deep understanding of marketing, consumer behavior, and production to craft packaging that captures attention on the shelf and elevates the unboxing experience.
Responsibilities:
• Conceptualize & Design: Create engaging, brand-consistent toy packaging from initial
concept through to final production.
• Collaborate: Work closely with product development, licensing, and marketing teams to
align designs with brand goals.
• Manage Workflow: Juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while
consistently meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Technical tasks: Prepare precise, print-ready artwork and die lines that comply with
manufacturing specifications.
• Market Insight: Conduct research to stay ahead of industry trends, emerging materials,
and sustainable packaging practices.
• Sales Support: Assist the sales team and trade show efforts with hands-on prototyping
and custom mock-ups.
• Project Tracking: Maintain exceptional organization to track project timelines and
provide clear status updates.
Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Branding, or a related field.
• Experience: 2 years in the toy packaging industry.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop),
Microsoft Office, and Monday.com.
• 3D Spatial Sense: A strong understanding of packaging structures and how 2D graphics
translate to 3D forms.
• AI Integration: Demonstrated ability to incorporate AI tools into the creative workflow to
enhance efficiency.
• Specialized Skills: Experience in pictogram design; a background in concept sketching
or illustration is a significant plus.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilities.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Work Location: In person, hybrid schedule optional
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,305
Salary : $70,305