Junior Product Designer

• Research current trends in toys, plush, character merchandise, collectibles, and consumer products.
• Monitor competitor products and emerging market trends.
• Research new materials, design ideas, and product opportunities.
• Apply relevant trends while maintaining the Anirollz & Hakongee brand identity.

• Manage assigned design tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Maintain organized project files, artwork, specifications, and design documentation.
• Collaborate with teams including product development, marketing, production, and quality assurance.
• Communicate design changes, project updates, and potential issues clearly.
• Support the product development and QA teams throughout the sample and production process.

• Develop an understanding of U.S. toy and consumer product safety requirements.
• Learn and consider basic manufacturing requirements when developing product designs.
• Support the team in identifying and resolving design-related production issues.

• 2–3 years of professional experience in Graphic Design, Product Design, Product Development, Toy Production, or a related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design skills and design process. Examples may include concept sketches, product designs, mockups, final artwork, or production files.
• Bachelor's degree or BFA in Graphic Design, Product Design, Toy Design, Digital Media, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with product design or pre-production processes such as concept development, artwork preparation, prototyping, or sample revisions.
• Experience with plush toys, soft goods, character merchandise, or consumer products is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to accept feedback, make revisions, and work collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines with guidance from senior team members.
• Interest in character brands, toys, plush, collectibles, and consumer product trends .

• Drawing and concept development skills.
• Familiarity with plush toys or soft-goods construction.
• Experience communicating design details with factories or product development teams.
• Familiarity with print-ready or production-ready artwork.
• Experience with ClickUp, or similar project management tools.
• Basic knowledge of U.S. toy or consumer product safety requirements.
• Passion for character design, toys, and collectibles.

$60,000–$65,000 per year , depending on experience and qualifications.

• 401(k) / Profit Sharing (eligible after 1 year)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance – Eligible after 90 days of employment
• Paid time off

Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Pico Rivera, CA – In-office position

Please submit your resume and portfolio to:

hr@wslicensing.com Attn: HIRING