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Jakks Pacific Inc

Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$70K - $77K/yr

As a Designer, you'll join a creative team of passionate, like-minded toy nerds. Together, this ... Experience with Soft Goods and Doll Design/Development is a plus. Our Benefits: * Health and ...

Jakks Pacific Inc

Sr. Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$77K - $90K/yr

As a Designer, you'll join a creative team of passionate, like-minded toy nerds. Together, this ... Experience with Soft Goods and Doll Design/Development is a plus. Our Benefits: * Health and ...

Dolls Kill

Art Director

Oakland, CA · On-site

$139K - $145K/yr

About Us Dolls Kill is a global fashion brand that empowers everyone to celebrate their ... Mentor and provide feedback to designers, fostering a high-performing creative team * Stay ahead of ...

Dolls Kill

In-Store Stylist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $18.75/hr

This is designed to give you a taste of what it's like to be part of the Dolls Kill crew. Responsibilities and duties may evolve as we grow, but the spirit of what we do remains the same--pushing ...

Dolls Kill

Art Director

Oakland, CA

$90K - $120K/yr

About Us Dolls Kill is a global fashion brand that empowers everyone to celebrate their ... Mentor and provide feedback to designers, fostering a high-performing creative team * Stay ahead of ...

Dolls Kill

In-Store Stylist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$17.87/hr

This is designed to give you a taste of what it's like to be part of the Dolls Kill crew. Responsibilities and duties may evolve as we grow, but the spirit of what we do remains the same-pushing ...

Dolls Kill

In-Store Stylist

Los Angeles, CA

$17.87/hr

This is designed to give you a taste of what it's like to be part of the Dolls Kill crew. Responsibilities and duties may evolve as we grow, but the spirit of what we do remains the same-pushing ...

Dolls Kill

Art Director

Oakland, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

About Us Dolls Kill is a global fashion brand that empowers everyone to celebrate their ... Mentor and provide feedback to designers, fostering a high-performing creative team > * Stay ahead ...

KnitWell Group

Assistant Designer

New Albany, OH · Hybrid

About the role The Assistant Designer will assist the Design Team in executing seasonal concept ... Support design team by preparing necessary visual tools (i.e. sketches, doll boards, presentation ...

Jakks Pacific Inc

EDI Coordinator

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

JAKKS Pacific, Inc., a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products, with a wide ... dolls, to high performance activity toys and vehicles, and let's not forget our deep portfolios of ...

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for doll designer in the United States is $23.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Doll Designer, you need strong skills in artistic design, sculpting, color theory, and textile selection, often supported by a background in fine arts, product design, or fashion. Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) software, prototyping tools, and knowledge of manufacturing processes is highly valuable. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective collaboration are essential soft skills in this field. These abilities are critical for developing visually appealing, high-quality dolls that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements throughout the design and production process.

What does a typical day look like for a Doll Designer?

A typical day as a Doll Designer involves brainstorming and sketching new ideas, creating prototypes by hand or using digital modeling tools, and selecting appropriate materials and fabrics for clothing and accessories. You may collaborate closely with engineers, marketers, and manufacturing teams to ensure the design is both attractive and feasible for large-scale production. Regular meetings to review project progress, incorporating feedback, and staying current on trends in toys and collectibles are also important parts of the job. The role balances creative exploration with practical considerations, offering a dynamic and engaging work environment for those passionate about design.

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A Doll Designer is responsible for creating and developing dolls, including their design, clothing, and accessories. They work with materials, colors, and styles to craft appealing and marketable dolls for children and collectors. Doll Designers may collaborate with toy companies, manufacturers, and marketing teams to ensure the final product aligns with brand goals and industry trends. Their role involves sketching concepts, selecting materials, and sometimes working with sculptors or digital artists to create prototypes. Creativity, attention to detail, and knowledge of consumer preferences are essential skills for this career.

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Designer

Jakks Pacific Inc

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

$70K - $77K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 28 days ago

Job description


JAKKS Pacific, Inc., is 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 Designer to join our Boys Division for our headquarters in Santa Monica, CA. As a Designer, you’ll join a creative team of passionate, like-minded toy nerds. Together, this team keeps the company fresh, forward-thinking, connected and modern. Designers are responsible for holding the creative vision for a project from conception through production.


Reporting to the Sr Manager of Design, a Designer will ideate and implement the design, play pattern and technical aspects of product development, while navigating the complexities of the development process to ensure the overall brand vision, cost and schedule requirements are met.


Responsibilities include:

  • Be a toy nerd! – Cool hunt for trends and consumer insights to identify new ways to play, explore design trends, pop culture and new potential licenses.
  • Concept design - Create innovative new products and play patterns through collaborative team brainstorming and exploration.
  • Design visualization– hands on creation of holistic product design through sketches, renderings, graphics, 3D models, foam core mockups, control drawings, material selection, color specifications and flow charts.
  • Work closely with 3rd party vendors (sculptors, painters, illustrators, etc.) as needed per project.
  • Definition of product features through written documents and diagrams and internal project management systems.
  • Preparation of 2D and 3D presentation materials (boards, samples, etc.) for internal and external meetings; participation in trade show set ups/tear downs.
  • Create and review instruction sheets as needed.
  • Interaction with internal departments including Executive Leadership, Costing Engineers, Creative Services, the HK support team, Marketing, Packaging and Sales.


Skills & Experience required:

  • 2-3 years design/product development experience within the consumer product or (preferably) the toy industries.
  • Degree in design, illustration or industrial design.
  • Strong Sketching, Illustration, and Rendering Skills (proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator is necessary).
  • The ability to work in 3D programs such as Rhino, Maya, Solid Works and Keyshot is a plus.
  • Flexibility, creativity, enthusiasm for, and love of, the creative process.
  • Works well as part of a team (an absolute MUST).
  • The vision and perseverance to take ideas from concept, through development and into production.
  • Self-starting, self-motivating, and self-managing; a solid team player.
  • Strong organizational skills are necessary, no exception.
  • Excellent creative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work against strict deadlines and rapid changes in regard to direction and priorities.
  • Comfortable presenting product lines and speaking in groups.
  • Experience with Soft Goods and Doll Design/Development is a plus.


Our Benefits:

  • Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life & accident insurance and employee assistance program
  • Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
  • Compensation: JAKKS Pacific offers a competitive salary. Compensation for this role commensurate with experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $70,304-$77,000.


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.



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