About Us Moose Toys exists to make kids superhappy. For this revolutionary brand, happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. Known for our trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, and strong commitment to the future of our planet, our toys are consistently recognised with global awards and accolades. Our Culture At Moose we are playful with a purpose. Fun is at the heart of everything we do, but we’re also very serious about the important stuff: our people, our values, and the planet: We're officially a Great Place to Work! We're a family. We dream big. We love diversity. We're always learning. We prioritise well-being. We give back in a big way. We're serious about sustainability. We bring the fun! Visit our website or our LinkedIn Life page for more information on our amazing brands and people. Position Title: Vice President, Design – Games Classification: Exempt Position Status: Full Time Reports To: Global General Manager – Games Direct Reports: Games Graphic Design and Product Design Teams Role Objectives: Responsible for leading the Games Product Design process, ensuring that the design vision for allocated Games is executed on brief and on time. Specifically, this involves closely working with Product and Graphic Designers and to ensure the General Manager’s vision is brought to life with The WOW and delivers on brand strategy through innovation. In addition, be responsible for all Product Design aspects of Games line and the management of reporting Product and Graphic Designers, including: The progression of an idea to concept approval The actual Gameplay of the Game including play pattern and technical design solutions. Ensuring products are designed to meet specific price points; Prioritisation of tasks to ensure timelines are adhered to; and Frequent communication with license partners and Game inventors Liaising closely with MFE (Moose Far East) Engineering leads to ease communication and speed up the development of your Games. Qualifications: · A minimum of 12-15 years’ experience in a senior position leading Product Design & Development teams to develop, manufacture and market Games. · Must hold relevant tertiary qualifications in a related field. · Prior tabletop game industry experience is highly preferred. · Experience working with inbound licensing partners is essential. Responsibilities: Design Direction Direct all design aspects of your allocated Games to ensure the vision and strategy is brought to life. Working closely with the other members of the game team ensure the Games’ vision is brought to life and timelines and schedules are met. Being a key contributor in the development of future product vision for Games; In collaboration with Global Marketing, develop line plans for approval Partnering with the General Manager to sell product concepts to key stakeholders at Review Meetings and Internal Presentations; Responsible to drive the development process and priorities for projects / brands to ensure efficiency and adherence to timelines; and Steering key meetings and ensuring agreed outcomes are met, and Communicating vision/product changes as required; Product Development Direction Ultimately responsible for all Product Design aspects of allocated portfolio; Offer creative guidance and technical/engineering direction to other Product Designers to ensure the quality of work is of a high standard and that deadlines are achieved; Work with external contractors or inventors to review and develop concepts, ensuring that they are feasible for manufacture; Work with relevant internal parties to ensure all projects are presented to an acceptably high standard for various Toy Fairs and presentations; Demonstrate the ability to balance and prioritise tasks for all projects within relevant brands; Strong financial acumen to manage competing budgets and deadlines. Work with Global Marketing to drive seasonal TLPs with team to validate new season lines and meet Moose margin requirements. Manage and deliver KPIs for Product Designers reporting to you; and Identify knowledge gaps, develop and roll out training programs to Product Designers managed as well as wider Product Design team Moose Far East Design Support Align on engineering vs. design comments during debug, or during onsite approval at vendor site (from piece one, or for running changes). Help transfer more low-complex projects to the MFE team, guiding design inputs / decisions early in the development stages, avoiding late changes and driving for greater efficiency. Introduce new materials, technologies and manufacturing processes that are aligned with new trends and design concepts. This could be applicable to product and packaging design. Diversify model shop assignments based on their core product competencies, capabilities, and capacities from design to production. People Management Responsibilities Regularly review resourcing requirements for the department and recruits, interviews, selects and trains new staff; Oversee the day-to-day workloads and performance of direct reports towards the achievement of agreed objectives, through the provision of clear direction, coaching and support; Work with direct reports to set individual KPIs, and conduct regular reviews in-line with the Moose Performance Management Program; Manage the training and professional development of team members, with an emphasis on providing timely and constructive feedback on a regular basis; and Champion the Moose culture to ensure direct reports deliver on The Wow This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Core Values: We’re a family, who is Outrageously playful, with Wild imagination. · We’re a family o We demonstrate kindness as part of the Moose family – treating others the way we want to be treated. We’re all about welcoming your wacky, weird, and wonderful self at work! o Moosies pride themselves on taking personal responsibility for their actions and outcomes, always acting ethically, professionally, sustainably, and with a smile. o We know there is no ‘I’ in TEAM and are committed to hitting team goals way out of the park. o We’ve got each other’s backs – we support each other with no politics or personal agendas. · Outrageously playful o All Moosies use play to stimulate thinking and innovation – applying learnings across all initiatives. o We think outside the toy box to keep things super FUN. o We consistently give 100% to put the punch in our products and services. o We keep our energy up so there’s a great buzz around the place all the time – helping to foster great ideas and ensuring strong productivity. · Wild imagination o We’re prepared to share the kooky and the creative in brainstorming sessions, to bring the best Moose to market. o Moosies put heart and soul into innovating and delivering the best toys ever. o We elicit infectious enthusiasm, are non-judgemental, value diversity of thinking and the benefits this brings, and are open to all WOW ideas. o We keep on trend and across new technologies and sustainable approaches so we can bring this knowledge to the playroom. o Work Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 3:00pm, Friday 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day. Plus, reasonable additional hours due to multiple time-zones. Hybrid working arrangement: Tues-Thurs in-office Travel This position will be based in El Segundo, CA with travel anticipated to be around 10-20%. Salary Band USD $250,000-$265,000 Physical Demands · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery, may need to reach, stoop, kneel to access items · Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time · Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work · Light to moderate lifting is required · Frequently communicates with other employees and third-parties, must be able to speak clearly and exchange accurate information. · Regular, predictable attendance is required The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work Environment · Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers and light traffic) · Indoor business office environment with windows; light foot traffic within work areas · Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #LI-SK1 Primary Location: US-CA-Los Angeles Job: Product/Industrial Design & Illustration Employee Status: Permanent Schedule: Full-time Unposting Date: 05/Apr/2026, 1:59:00 AM
MoreAbout the job JAKKS Pacific, Inc., 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 in our Creative Services Division for our headquarters in Santa Monica, CA. Responsibilities include: Prepare production ready packaging files for print Design & conceptualize innovative packaging for licensed and in-house consumer products under the direction of the Director. Design logos, branding, retail & trade show displays, advertising, websites and other related marketing and sales materials. Coordinate with art director, marketing, and product teams for completion of sale sample requests. Post final mechanical art to the Hong Kong team or domestic vendors. Maintenance and adherence to existing branding and style guides through different medias Create or adjust dielines for package and POP structures Meet targeted deadlines Create package comps/ mock-ups for presentations and production Must have good mechanical/production skills with excellent use of typography, layout and design Skills & Experience required: 2-3 years graphic design/packaging development experience within the consumer product or (preferably) the toy industries. Degree Packaging/Graphic Design, Illustration or related field. Expert in Adobe CS Photoshop & Illustrator. Microsoft office. Hands on skills with ability to work with cutting tools to create mock-up samples. Illustration a plus. Knowledge of offset printing and packaging materials. Flexibility, creativity, enthusiasm for, and love of, the creative process. Works well as part of a team (an absolute MUST). 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 regards to direction and priorities. 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 - $75,000. 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.
More(Ben, Stephen, Elana, Risa and Rick Woldenberg in Washington D.C.)   We are delighted by the Court of International Trade’s swift, clear, and decisive ruling on tariff refunds. The Court confirmed that businesses are entitled to full refunds of unlawfully collected IEEPA tariffs.   This decision represents another important affirmation of the Rule of Law and provides clarity for businesses that have borne the financial burden of these unlawful tariffs. The ruling should now allow the refund process to move forward in an orderly and efficient manner.   Learning Resources and hand2mind are proud to have initiated this matter and delivered an historic victory for all Americans.   -Stephen Stephen Woldenberg, SVP SALES   Related Posts:     Why I Sued Trump over Tariffs — and Why I Won (New York Post) My name is Rick Woldenberg. I run a family-owned toy company. I sued President Trump over tariffs. And I won at the Supreme Court. Here’s why. Our company, Learning Resources, was founded by my mother, and traces back to a company purchased by my grandfather in 1916. We have always been located in northern Illinois. We have a small presence in California, through a company in LA called Educational Insights, founded in 1962, which we bought in 2006.  All of my children work for Learning Resources. We are a mission-driven business. We create products for schools and families to help their kids get a good start in life.  We have 500 employees in the United States. Much of our manufacturing takes place in China. READ MORE...      Elana Woldenberg Ruffman Linkedin Post Learning Resources and hand2mind prevailed in our Supreme Court case against the implementation of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) yesterday. I’m incredibly proud of our team for standing up against this illegal $133B tax, and fighting on behalf of the 500 employees who depend on us. On a personal note, this case came to an end in spectacular fashion. I found out that we won the case while I was standing in the hospital with my 21-month-old daughter, who was preparing to get a small procedure done. I had to make a choice then that many working moms do: be present with my daughter or focus on work. I chose family. I’m very privileged to work in my family business. We are an employee-first organization, and yesterday was no different. I’m incredibly grateful to our extended team for rallying around me and stepping in while I was focused on being there for my daughter. Life isn’t convenient and this lawsuit wasn’t either. READ MORE...   More Articles... WSJ: https://www.wsj.com/business/after-his-supreme-court-win-an-entrepreneur-refocuses-on-growth-aebc3cbf ABC7 Chicago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZmCHzyj7_o&t=7s WGN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw-V0KR-WDk CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/02/20/validated-and-vindicated-by-scotus-decision-on-trumps-tariffs-learning-resources-rick-woldenberg.html PBS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDnr99bYS2U NY Post: https://nypost.com/2026/02/22/opinion/why-i-sued-trump-over-tariffs-and-won/ NYT Opinion: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/22/opinion/tariffs-trump-supreme-court.html
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Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children's toy, entertainment and digital gaming company? At Spin Master, our unwavering commitment to open mindedness, integrity and innovation is a great part of what has made us an industry leader. How do we stay ahead of the pack? By hiring the best and brightest minds—and that’s why we want you! Job Description: What will you work on? The Senior Designer is responsible for Designing Toys for the New Brand Group from Sketch to CAD. The Sr. Designer will need to be innovative with a strong understanding of the consumer demographics across all Toy Categories. How will you create impact? Clearly demonstrates a solid understanding of the brands and the competitive environment as it relates to toy products and construction toy brands. Partner with Creative Management and Brand Management to set direction for new brands and individual items. Delivers innovative results that support brand strategy. Works with production team to ensure integrity of design in final deliverables. Works with project management to set priorities, schedules and assign projects. Manage the timelines of the projects assigned to you. Solicit creative direction from the Business unit Lead and Director of Design in a timely manner. Develop marketing support materials, creative boards and layout presentations for new and existing business development presentations, trade shows and new initiatives. Collaborate with Structural Engineering, Marketing, Quality Control and Product Development teams as well as overseas freelancers, as necessary, in the product development and approval process. Maintain knowledge of new technologies within your area of expertise. Follow the Oty industry News, Trends and New product launches. What are your skills and experience? Heightened creative and technical abilities including Conceptual Drawing, Sketching, CAD, Rendering and AI Design knowledge. A strong sense of design. Good understanding of Mech Design/Engineering a plus. #LI-Hybrid #LI-HM1 The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in Ontario is $75,000 to $95,000 per annum. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc. Spin Master Inc. is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states. This job posting is tied to an open vacancy. What you can expect from us: Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun. Growth and Career Opportunities Flexible Work Hours Innovation, Collaboration and Fun Comprehensive Benefits Other fun Perks! What’s it like to work here? Spin Master is a fast-paced, hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isn’t for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team. Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at TAinquiries@spinmaster.com or by phone at 416 364-6002 and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
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