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How much do action figure jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for action figure in the United States is $128,548.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Action Figure job?

An Action Figure job typically refers to roles in the toy industry related to designing, manufacturing, marketing, or selling action figures. This can include positions in product development, prototyping, sculpting, or even quality control. Some roles focus on branding and licensing, ensuring figures represent popular franchises accurately. Others may work in retail or distribution, helping customers find collectible figures.

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What are some common challenges faced by action figure designers during the product development process?

Action figure designers often face challenges balancing creativity with manufacturability and cost-effectiveness. Ensuring that the design is both visually appealing and structurally sound for play and display is crucial. Designers must also collaborate closely with engineers, marketing teams, and licensors to meet brand standards and production deadlines. Additionally, adapting to evolving consumer trends and safety regulations requires flexibility and ongoing learning within the role.

What are action figures?

Action figures are poseable character toys typically based on superheroes, movie characters, comic book figures, or other fictional personas. Originally designed for children, many action figures have become popular collectibles among adults due to their detailed designs and cultural significance. These toys often come with accessories, interchangeable parts, and articulation points, allowing for various poses and play scenarios. The most famous examples include G.I. Joe, Star Wars characters, and superheroes from Marvel and DC Comics.

What is the difference between Action Figure vs Toy Designer?

AspectAction FigureToy Designer
Required CredentialsNone specific, often hobbyist or freelanceDesign degree or related certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, retail, hobby storesDesign studios, toy companies, freelance
Industry UsageProduct creation, collectibles, hobby marketConcept development, product design, prototyping

While action figures are the finished collectible products, toy designers are the professionals who create and develop these toys. Toy designers focus on conceptualizing, designing, and prototyping toys, including action figures, whereas action figures are the end products sold to consumers. Both roles are interconnected but differ in their focus and responsibilities within the toy industry.

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Infographic showing various Action Figure job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Full Time, and 75% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $128,548 per year, or $61.8 per hour.
Director, Merchandising - Action Figures - Toys

Director, Merchandising - Action Figures - Toys

Walmart

Elkins, AR

$110K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Walmart rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 21,562 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 39 rated national retailers

Job description

Position Summary...Merchandising Director - Action Figures - Toys
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better.  This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability – and everything in between. 
As a Merchandising Director, your expertise, vision and strategy will allow you to see the products you buy come to life in stores and online. Leveraging your advocacy and negotiation skills with the access and scale of the Walmart system, you’ll make a direct impact on the business and help families all over the world save money and live better. Along the way, you’ll be guided by our deep-rooted culture and have the support and tools you need to do your job, learn, grow and succeed. 
As a Merchandising Director, you will work across all facets of the business, including but not limited to category strategy, team management, budgeting and forecasting, modular and assortments, replenishment and supplier negotiations. You will own and set the overall strategic direction for the business unit and align with broader Walmart strategies. You know your supplier and customer needs better than anyone else and are constantly thinking about what is next for your business. Your success requires tenacity, an analytical mindset, influence, and a competitive spirit. You’ll use your executive presence to work with suppliers at all levels and navigate interesting, complex challenges. What you'll do...
  • You enjoy owning and developing strategic plans for highly complex categories, supporting long term business plans and executing prioritized strategic initiatives.  
  • You are data savvy, can analyze competition, customer behavior, industry trends, and the macro environment.  
  • You are omni channel customer-focused, understand customer behavior across channels, and make customer-centric recommendations and decisions across all customer touchpoints. 
  • You guide suppliers, vendors, and your team in the development of customer focused processes and products.  
  • You are tenacious, dedicated and thrive working with ownership, autonomy, and a healthy dose of competition.   
       

You’ll make an impact by... 
  • Setting the category strategy: you’ll own the strategy and growth for multiple formats and departments for large, complex, or high-risk categories and subcategories by identifying relevant trends to meet customer needs. 
  • Growing your business: you’ll drive the planning, budgeting, forecasting and growth for your categories and establish a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape to incorporate into your business plans. 
  • Building relationships: you’ll establish and influence high-visibility supplier relationships. 
  • Leading your team: you’ll determine and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes and identify and capitalize on improvement opportunities, all while demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning. 
  • Knowing your category: you’re always looking for creative ideas to drive business improvements, innovation, and customer experience.  

   

Benefits & Perks:  

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.  

   

   

Who We Are  

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in a culture of belonging, sustainability, and community involvement.  From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com  

 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while welcoming all people. Walmart Inc. participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws. 

 

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising , or related field and 5 years’ experience in merchandising management, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area. OR 7 years’ experience in merchandising management, buying, financial planning, operations, or related area.
2 years’ supervisory experience.Preferred Qualifications...

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Leading cross-functional teams, Microsoft Office, Negotiating with third-party suppliersMasters: Business AdministrationPrimary Location...1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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From our humble beginnings as a small discount retailer in Rogers, Ark., Walmart has opened thousands of stores in the U.S. and expanded internationally. Through innovation, we're creating a seamless experience to let customers shop anytime and anywhere online and in stores. We are creating opportunities and bringing value to customers and communities around the globe. Walmart operates approximately 10,500 stores and clubs in 19 countries and eCommerce websites. We employ 2.1 million associates around the world — nearly 1.6 million in the U.S. alone.

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Retail, professional, labor and political organizations, specialized design services, transportation and warehousing and fitness and sports centers

Company size

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Bentonville, AR, US

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