Junior Product Designer

Junior Product Designer

About the Role

We are looking for a creative Junior Product Designer who can bring fresh product ideas to the table—not just execute designs.

You will join the Anirollz & Hakongee Brand Team and work closely with our product development and design teams to develop plush toys and character-based consumer products from concept through production.

This role is a great opportunity for a designer with 2–3 years of professional experience who has a strong foundation in graphic and product design, enjoys character-driven products, and is eager to learn and grow within the toy and consumer products industry.

Responsibilities

Product Concept & Design Development

• Develop creative concepts for new Anirollz & Hakongee plush toys and character-based products.

• Collaborate with the product development and design teams to brainstorm new product ideas.

• Create concept sketches, rough designs, color variations, 2D artwork, and product mockups.

• Translate brand direction and creative concepts into product designs.

• Revise designs based on team feedback, sample reviews, and production needs.

Production & Technical Design

• Create professional-quality vectorized product artwork and production files for factory use.

• Prepare production-ready artwork, design specifications, and visual references.

• Work with the product development team to help ensure designs are practical for production.

• Assist with material, fabric, color, and finish selection.

• Participate in prototype and sample reviews and make design revisions as needed.

• Assist in reviewing samples for consistency with approved designs, including color, materials, artwork, and overall appearance.

Market & Trend Research

• 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.

Project Coordination

• 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.

Product Development & Manufacturing

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

Compensation

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

Benefits

• 401(k) / Profit Sharing (eligible after 1 year)

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance – Eligible after 90 days of employment

• Paid time off

• 2 Paid Year-End Holidays

Schedule & Location

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