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As the Senior Manager of Product Design for Squishmallows, you will lead the design and development of innovative plush for this iconic, market-leading brand! This role requires an expert balance of creative vision and strategic leadership to translate consumer insights into compelling, highly collectible products. You will champion the entire design process from initial ideation to final production, ensuring strict alignment with overarching brand strategies. Collaboration is key: you will partner cross-functionally with brand management, packaging, and global manufacturing teams to deliver exciting play experiences while adhering to cost, quality, and timeline requirements. In this leadership role, you will also mentor junior design staff and manage external vendor partnerships. Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!
What You Will Do:
- Manage the entire design, development, and QC/QA processes for the Squishmallows brand, ensuring strict adherence to target costs, quality standards, and development schedules
- Collaborate with the Director of Product Design on strategic direction and innovation efforts, proactively generating new toy concepts to enhance the brand
- Provide clear, precise, and complete product turnover documentation (PDS) to internal development teams and global Asia partners
- Review, submit, and provide actionable feedback on illustrative turns, 3D sculpts, paint masters, and development samples
- Partner cross-functionally with branding, product management, engineering, packaging, and licensing to align products with licensor needs and strategic brand goals
- Prepare for and lead meetings, manage resource allocation, and track project assignments to keep cross-functional teams aligned
- Act as a dedicated leader by training, mentoring, and coaching junior design staff while also managing external vendor partnerships
- Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisor Responsibilities: Yes
What We Are Looking For:
7+ years of product design or other relevant creative experience with a compelling portfolio showcasing a specific focus on Plush Design or character-driven products
5+ years of experience collaborating with global manufacturing factories (Asia preferred)
4+ years of direct leadership experience with a proven track record of training, mentoring, and inspiring junior staff
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and expertise in control drawings and rendered concept illustrations
Deep understanding of current market trends, the competitive marketplace, and the nuances of working with licensed brands
Exceptional project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple shifting priorities autonomously
Excellent visual, verbal, and written communication skills with the confidence to present to stakeholders at all organizational levels
Nice To Have:
Bachelor’s degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, or an industry-relevant field is a plus
Prior experience working in the toy, baby, costume, or pets industry
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 provide 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 salary range for this position is $128,280 - $160,380 / 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.
Reasonable Accommodations
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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™, Five Nights at Freddy’s™, Disney™, BumBumz™, and BLDR™. In addition to toys, offerings include costumes, games, and pillows. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com (http://www.jazwares.com/) and follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/jazwares), X (https://twitter.com/jazwares), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jazwares/), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Jazwares/).
Recruitment Safety
Please be wary of unsolicited communications from individuals or websites you are not familiar with, or any communications requesting sensitive personal data or information. All official Jazwares employment information will come from our company email ending in @jazwares.com. Jazwares will never request any monetary payments at any point during its hiring process. If you have any questions about any unsolicited communications, you can reach out to jazlegal@jazwares.com (mailto:jazlegal@jazwares.com). We look forward to you experiencing a safe and enjoyable application process at Jazwares!
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
As the Senior Manager of Product Design for Squishmallows, you will lead the design and development of innovative plush for this iconic, market-leading brand! This role requires an expert balance of creative vision and strategic leadership to translate consumer insights into compelling, highly collectible products. You will champion the entire design process from initial ideation to final production, ensuring strict alignment with overarching brand strategies. Collaboration is key: you will partner cross-functionally with brand management, packaging, and global manufacturing teams to deliver exciting play experiences while adhering to cost, quality, and timeline requirements. In this leadership role, you will also mentor junior design staff and manage external vendor partnerships. Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play!
What You Will Do:
- Manage the entire design, development, and QC/QA processes for the Squishmallows brand, ensuring strict adherence to target costs, quality standards, and development schedules
- Collaborate with the Director of Product Design on strategic direction and innovation efforts, proactively generating new toy concepts to enhance the brand
- Provide clear, precise, and complete product turnover documentation (PDS) to internal development teams and global Asia partners
- Review, submit, and provide actionable feedback on illustrative turns, 3D sculpts, paint masters, and development samples
- Partner cross-functionally with branding, product management, engineering, packaging, and licensing to align products with licensor needs and strategic brand goals
- Prepare for and lead meetings, manage resource allocation, and track project assignments to keep cross-functional teams aligned
- Act as a dedicated leader by training, mentoring, and coaching junior design staff while also managing external vendor partnerships
- Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisor Responsibilities: Yes
What We Are Looking For:
7+ years of product design or other relevant creative experience with a compelling portfolio showcasing a specific focus on Plush Design or character-driven products
5+ years of experience collaborating with global manufacturing factories (Asia preferred)
4+ years of direct leadership experience with a proven track record of training, mentoring, and inspiring junior staff
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and expertise in control drawings and rendered concept illustrations
Deep understanding of current market trends, the competitive marketplace, and the nuances of working with licensed brands
Exceptional project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple shifting priorities autonomously
Excellent visual, verbal, and written communication skills with the confidence to present to stakeholders at all organizational levels
Nice To Have:
Bachelor’s degree in Toy Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, or an industry-relevant field is a plus
Prior experience working in the toy, baby, costume, or pets industry
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 provide 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 salary range for this position is $128,280 - $160,380 / 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.
Reasonable Accommodations
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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™, Five Nights at Freddy’s™, Disney™, BumBumz™, and BLDR™. In addition to toys, offerings include costumes, games, and pillows. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com (http://www.jazwares.com/) and follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/jazwares), X (https://twitter.com/jazwares), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jazwares/), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Jazwares/).
Recruitment Safety
Please be wary of unsolicited communications from individuals or websites you are not familiar with, or any communications requesting sensitive personal data or information. All official Jazwares employment information will come from our company email ending in @jazwares.com. Jazwares will never request any monetary payments at any point during its hiring process. If you have any questions about any unsolicited communications, you can reach out to jazlegal@jazwares.com (mailto:jazlegal@jazwares.com). We look forward to you experiencing a safe and enjoyable application process at Jazwares!
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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- Technology & Software
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote senior product design manager jobs.
- 7 or more years of product design experience with at least 2 years managing designers
- Proficiency in Figma including component libraries and design system maintenance
- Demonstrated experience shipping products at scale in a cross-functional agile environment
- Strong portfolio showing end-to-end product thinking and design leadership decisions
- Experience partnering with product management and engineering on roadmap planning
- Bachelor's degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Senior Product Design Manager Job Search
Build an async-first portfolio presentation
Remote hiring teams often review your portfolio before they ever speak with you. Structure your case studies so design decisions and outcomes are clear without a walkthrough, using annotated Figma files, written process notes, and concise video walkthroughs where a static image won't tell the full story.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote senior product design manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Demonstrate remote design team leadership upfront
Remote employers screen senior candidates for proven ability to run distributed design critiques, manage async feedback loops in tools like Figma or Notion, and keep cross-functional teams aligned without daily standups. Call these practices out specifically in your resume and cover letter, not just the outputs.
Prepare for remote-specific interview rounds
Remote senior design manager interviews often include a take-home case study or a live Figma critique session. Practice narrating your design decisions clearly over video, and be ready to walk through how you've structured design systems or onboarded engineers and PMs to new patterns in a distributed environment.
Remote Senior Product Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote senior product design manager job?
Remote senior product design managers land roles by showing they can lead distributed design teams without relying on in-person collaboration. Remote-first SaaS companies and distributed enterprise teams screen for strong async communication, documented design systems work, and the ability to run design reviews over video and written feedback. A portfolio that shows cross-functional influence, clear design rationale, and shipped product outcomes gives you a real edge over candidates with equivalent in-office experience.
Which companies hire remote senior product design managers?
Employers currently hiring remote senior product design managers include HighLevel, DigitalOcean, and Oscar Health, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first software companies, distributed fintech teams, and enterprise SaaS platforms make up the largest share of these openings, hiring senior design managers to lead product teams across multiple time zones.
Can you get a remote senior product design manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote senior design roles are harder to break into without experience because you're expected to operate independently and lead without close oversight from day one. Remote-first startups and smaller SaaS companies occasionally hire candidates who can show strong portfolio work, a demonstrated ability to give and receive async design feedback, and evidence of leading at least a small project or team, even informally.
Do you need a degree for remote senior product design manager jobs?
Not always. Remote employers hiring senior product design managers weigh portfolio quality, demonstrated leadership of design systems or product teams, and measurable outcomes over formal credentials. A degree in design, HCI, or a related field helps, but candidates who can show cross-functional influence, shipped products, and strong written communication skills regularly get hired without one.
Which industries hire the most remote senior product design managers?
Remote senior product design manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software and Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors rely on distributed product teams that need senior design leadership to coordinate across time zones without a central office.
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