Create Director, Photo & Video

As the Creative Director of our in-house photo and video studio, you'll be the ultimate visual storyteller and brand guardian for our dynamic global toy company! You'll develop compelling concepts across photography, video, motion graphics, and design, bringing our beloved toys to life. We're looking for a hands-on creative who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, delivering high-impact ideas that align with our brand and business goals. Join us to shape the visual future of play and build a team of creative concept artists.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with photo, video, and creative services teams to shape the look and feel of content across multiple product lines.
• Craft polished, strategic presentations that clearly communicate creative direction, incorporating context around brand goals, timelines, and production feasibility.
• Create detailed storyboards for video and motion content to obtain alignment and approval prior to production.
• Use Wrike, our job management system, to receive tickets, organize tasks, and track progress across projects.
• Schedule and lead ideation sessions and support creative development from concept through post-production.
• Organize and deliver WIPs and final assets using the proper channels (project management system or DAM)
• Partner closely with the Senior Director, Creative Services to align on studio capabilities and ensure resources are considered in every execution.
• Provide creative leadership while remaining hands-on and willing to execute when necessary—this is a roll-up-your-sleeves role.
• Offer mentorship and guidance to creatives on the team, contributing to an environment of growth, experimentation, and high standards.
• It is the expectation that the Creative Director have a full grasp on internal processes and monitor project requests. The Creative Director will be responsible for owning the creative concepting process from start to finish.
  
  

Manages People: Yes

This position will be responsible for all aspects of team performance management.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in art, marketing, or another relevant creative field preferred, or commensurate mix of experience and education.
• 8-10 years of experience in creative direction, ideally with consumer products, toys, or entertainment.
• Exceptional portfolio and/or website showcasing multi-platform campaign work in photo, video, and/or animation.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Highly collaborative and resourceful, with a can-do attitude and willingness to get in the weeds when needed.
• Experience presenting creative to stakeholders, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and defend creative choices.
• Experience operating a camera or involvement in hands-on production is a strong plus.
• Bilingual a plus (English and Spanish)
  
  

Working Conditions

• Environment: Typically, office environment, but may require outdoors or warehouse environment occasionally
• Extreme Exposures: None
• Schedule: Typically requires regular office hours, however, may require some nights and weekends occasionally to support business needs
• Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs
• Travel Required: Yes some national or international travel may be required
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, but provides the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What we offer:

The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states.

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes a Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.

Working at Jazwares

At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

• Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community.
• Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
• Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.
  
  

Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today, and let's shape the future of play together!

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Who We Are

Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows, Pokémon, Hello Kitty, Star Wars, Disney, BumBumz, and Adopt Me. In addition to toys, offerings include virtual games, costumes, and pet products. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook