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Creative Manager roles are a strong fit for OPT work authorization, typically requiring a degree in design, marketing, communications, or a related creative field. Most employers offer standard 12-month OPT, and STEM-adjacent roles in UX or creative technology may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
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As the Creative Manager, Consumer Products, you will play a key role in ensuring creative excellence and brand consistency across all licensed product categories. You’ll collaborate closely with Jazwares’ licensed partners, providing strategic and creative guidance to bring our brands to life across apparel, accessories, and select adjacent categories.
The ideal candidate is passionate about our brands, has a strong eye for design, and stays ahead of emerging trends in the consumer products industry. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Brand Integrity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the product development and design process within assigned categories to deliver high-quality, on-brand products.
- Partner with licensees to provide creative feedback and solutions, especially within apparel and home.
- Review and comment on product and packaging submissions, ensuring consistency with brand style guides and trade dress.
- Generate innovative, trend-driven concepts to inspire product collections and influence licensee direction.
- Create mock-ups and presentation materials that reflect brand-right, elevated product executions.
- Research and analyze fashion trends, market insights, and competitive products to inform design recommendations.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Brand, Packaging, Design, Leadership) to align creative direction and timelines.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners and licensees, providing guidance and support to achieve category growth.
- Manage pre-production and contractual samples, ensuring deliverables meet brand standards.
- Support brand business objectives by driving creative alignment and category innovation.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Marketing, Business Administration, or another relevant field is a plus.
- 3+ years of experience in consumer products, licensing, or brand management—preferably within apparel, accessories, or home categories.
- 3+ years of experience in graphic design skills with proven experience developing creative concepts and design solutions for licensed products.
- Comprehensive understanding of brand style guides, packaging trade dress, and trend application across product collections.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other relevant design tools.
- Ability to review, comment, and guide product and packaging submissions to ensure brand consistency and excellence.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including brand, packaging, design, and marketing.
- Strong trend awareness with the ability to research, analyze, and translate fashion and market trends into innovative product ideas.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing internal teams and external partners.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with licensees and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Passion for brand storytelling and creative excellence in consumer products.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
- Experience in a global organization.
- Multilingual a plus.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
COMPENSATION:
- The salary range for this position is $86,400.00 - $115,420.00 Yr. 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 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.
INTRODUCTION
As the Creative Manager, Consumer Products, you will play a key role in ensuring creative excellence and brand consistency across all licensed product categories. You’ll collaborate closely with Jazwares’ licensed partners, providing strategic and creative guidance to bring our brands to life across apparel, accessories, and select adjacent categories.
The ideal candidate is passionate about our brands, has a strong eye for design, and stays ahead of emerging trends in the consumer products industry. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Brand Integrity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the product development and design process within assigned categories to deliver high-quality, on-brand products.
- Partner with licensees to provide creative feedback and solutions, especially within apparel and home.
- Review and comment on product and packaging submissions, ensuring consistency with brand style guides and trade dress.
- Generate innovative, trend-driven concepts to inspire product collections and influence licensee direction.
- Create mock-ups and presentation materials that reflect brand-right, elevated product executions.
- Research and analyze fashion trends, market insights, and competitive products to inform design recommendations.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Brand, Packaging, Design, Leadership) to align creative direction and timelines.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners and licensees, providing guidance and support to achieve category growth.
- Manage pre-production and contractual samples, ensuring deliverables meet brand standards.
- Support brand business objectives by driving creative alignment and category innovation.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Marketing, Business Administration, or another relevant field is a plus.
- 3+ years of experience in consumer products, licensing, or brand management—preferably within apparel, accessories, or home categories.
- 3+ years of experience in graphic design skills with proven experience developing creative concepts and design solutions for licensed products.
- Comprehensive understanding of brand style guides, packaging trade dress, and trend application across product collections.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other relevant design tools.
- Ability to review, comment, and guide product and packaging submissions to ensure brand consistency and excellence.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including brand, packaging, design, and marketing.
- Strong trend awareness with the ability to research, analyze, and translate fashion and market trends into innovative product ideas.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing internal teams and external partners.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with licensees and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Passion for brand storytelling and creative excellence in consumer products.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
- Experience in a global organization.
- Multilingual a plus.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
COMPENSATION:
- The salary range for this position is $86,400.00 - $115,420.00 Yr. 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 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Creative Manager
Lead with your portfolio, not your resume
Creative Manager roles are evaluated on output first. A strong portfolio showing campaign work, brand direction, or team projects signals capability before your visa status ever comes up. Make it the centerpiece of every application.
Target companies with established creative teams
Larger agencies, in-house brand teams at consumer companies, and tech firms with dedicated design functions are more likely to have HR infrastructure and prior OPT experience. Smaller studios often lack the bandwidth to navigate work authorization.
Frame your OPT timeline proactively
Address your authorization window early in recruiter conversations. Knowing you have 12 months available, with a potential STEM extension, gives hiring managers a concrete runway. Ambiguity about timelines creates hesitation that clarity resolves.
Highlight cross-functional leadership experience
Creative Manager roles require managing people and stakeholders, not just producing creative work. Emphasize examples where you led a team, managed vendor relationships, or drove a project through approval cycles. This differentiates you from individual contributors.
Identify OPT-friendly employers through disclosure data
Companies that have previously sponsored F-1 OPT workers are publicly documented. Prioritizing employers with that history dramatically improves your odds. On Migrate Mate, you can browse Creative Manager roles filtered by OPT sponsorship history.
Time your application around creative hiring cycles
Many brand teams and agencies hire Creative Managers in Q1 for spring campaigns and again in Q3 for fall projects. Aligning your applications with these cycles, rather than applying year-round indiscriminately, increases the likelihood of landing in an active search.
Creative Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Creative Manager on OPT?
Yes. Creative Manager is a qualifying specialty occupation for OPT purposes, typically supported by a degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, advertising, or a related field. Your degree must connect to the role's responsibilities. If your position involves UX strategy or creative technology, it may also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of authorized work without employer-sponsored visa processing.
Does a Creative Manager role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree and the specific role. A Creative Manager focused on UX design, digital product, or creative technology may qualify if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, human-computer interaction, or information systems. A role centered on traditional brand management or print advertising typically would not. Check whether your degree program's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM OPT designated list.
What types of employers hire Creative Managers on OPT?
In-house brand teams at consumer goods companies, technology firms with product design functions, advertising agencies, media companies, and entertainment studios are among the most active hirers. Larger organizations tend to have more experience working with OPT candidates and are more willing to navigate the authorization paperwork. Migrate Mate lists Creative Manager roles specifically filtered for OPT-eligible candidates, so you can focus on employers already open to your situation.
How do I handle OPT authorization gaps when switching Creative Manager jobs?
OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment during your authorization period, but those days accumulate across all employers, not per job. When transitioning between Creative Manager roles, report your new employer to your DSO promptly and update your SEVIS record. Delays in reporting count against your unemployment allowance. Overlap your job search with your end date at your current employer rather than waiting until after your last day.
What should my OPT authorization documents show for a Creative Manager position?
Your EAD card authorizes employment in any qualifying role, but your employer will also need your I-20 with the OPT authorization page, your valid passport, and your visa stamp. For Creative Manager roles, your DSO may document the position as a specialty occupation tied to your degree field in your SEVIS record. Keep copies of all documents and your original offer letter, as some employers request them during onboarding compliance reviews.