Designer, Toys

Job Description

The Designer, Toys will help support the Toys/Collector business. The Designer will manage a number of accounts and work with them in developing and reviewing product submissions for these categories. To be successful in the role, the designer will be to execute design assignments such as pitch decks, and product designs and have good time management to multi-task projects and responsibilities. Additionally, they will work to create graphics, research trends, and present their ideas and will drive conversation with multiple partners to achieve assets and approvals.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• Responsible for concept development for business segments listed above.
• Translate Warner Bros. story telling into Toy design.
• Interpret current trends and translate them into good product design.
• Follow best practices implemented and shared across all areas.
• Manage multiple categories, which includes but not limited to, communication and update with licensees, give design feedback, review product submissions and samples, and lead creative calls.
• Handle physical samples to review, comment, and store in a timely manner.
• Able to communicate and partner with all internal teams, ie. BA, franchise, legal, category, etc.., to ensure proper feedback is communicated to licensees.
• Manage Assets and Approvals with internal and external partners to drive results from concept to pre-production approval milestones
• Manage key licensee accounts which includes leading your accounts meetings and approvals

Product Management:
• Work closely with Supervisor to produce fresh, compelling designs that meet the business needs / strategies.
• Follow best practices, implemented and shared across all areas.
• Understand technical aspects of construction of products and components regarding design and development.
• Coordinating and setting up products for Internal meetings.

Qualifications & Experience…

Work Experience
• 2-3 years' experience in product design, licensing experience a plus.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
• BA, BFA or 2 years Technical College in a design discipline

Knowledge/Skills
• Ability to clearly communicate and present vision and ideas
• Team player and problem solver
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Must be a self-starter with a tenacious attitude and a strong work ethic
• Knowledge/awareness of competitive businesses
• Advanced skills working with Illustrator and Photoshop, 3D programs a plus
• Additional computer skills, include InDesign, Word, Excel and Power Point/Keynote
• Licensing business model experience is a plus

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $54,600.00 - $101,400.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

If you're a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r16zbx-98-84-18-52-42 in your application.