What are the responsibilities and job description for the Softgoods Samples Maker position at Jakks Pacific Inc?
JAKKS Pacific, Inc., a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products, with a wide range of products that feature some of the most popular brands and children's toy licenses in the world, currently seeks an experienced, energetic, self-starter for the role of Temporary Sewshop Samples Maker for our headquarters in Santa Monica, CA. The ideal candidate is responsible for supporting our softgoods team during a high-volume period. They will help create, revise, and perfect apparel samples for our doll lines including various licensed categories. This position would be a temporary assignment of 3-6 months, with potential extensions based on workload.
Responsibilities include:
- Produce high‑quality softgoods samples for multiple doll scales (8”, 14”, 18”) from pattern drafting to final sample.
- Rework and refine existing samples based on designer feedback (fit, proportions, construction).
- Adjust patterns, trims, and construction methods to match updated art files and design notes.
- Work efficiently under shifting timelines and tight deadlines.
Skills & Experience required:
- Strong sewing and sample‑making experience (preferably dolls, or toys).
- Ability to interpret tech packs, patterns, artwork, and construction notes.
- Comfort working with small‑scale patterns and detailed softgoods.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate in a fast‑paced environment.
Our Benefits:
- Compensation: JAKKS Pacific offers a competitive salary. Compensation for this role commensurate with experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $25.00 - $35.00 an hour.
Company Overview
A leading designer and marketer of children’s toys and consumer products, JAKKS Pacific® is always on the lookout for talented, bright and creative individuals to join our ever-growing team.
Best known for our toy and entertainment products, JAKKS produces impressive and innovative products across multiple categories spanning from action figures, collectibles, and dolls, to high performance activity toys and vehicles, and let’s not forget our deep portfolios of beloved licensed characters. In other words, we work hard to make play more fun, and we believe it has paid off.
Included in Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies for four years in a row, and Forbes’ 100 Best Small Companies for three years, JAKKS is an aggressive and passionate company, with a commitment to customers and a dedication to growing our business.
Our goal is to continuously cultivate a talented and diverse workforce while providing a safe and productive work environment and an excellent career growth opportunity while working with a dynamic team who loves what they do and for a Company that ultimately makes children smile, play and succeed!
Jakks Pacific, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No Recruiters Please.
Salary : $25 - $35